As you sit in front of your supervisor to receive your end-of-year appraisal, there’s very little you can do to change the rating they are giving you. So, how do you figure out where you need improvement? We offer three tips to make sure you are ready for your next performance appraisal
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Since 2012, the percentage of employees who are satisfied with the training they receive to do their job has hovered at just over 50%. And, there are a number of employees who say their skills have fallen behind those in industry because their agency won’t pay for them to go to training. In the short term, the agency will suffer for not having invested in their employees. However, an employee who takes personally responsibility for maintaining their skills will benefit for their entire career. Why not invest in yourself so you are ready for the next job opportunity or surprise your supervisor with rocking your next project?
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Every day, no matter where we are or what we are doing changes happen. These changes may be small to very large. The number of stories of those who resisted or didn’t make it through the change are innumerable. Rightfully so, the blame for these negative outcomes are placed on leadership.
What is forgotten, however, is that as an employee you hold some of that responsibility too.
Let’s explore why you may be resisting change and strategies to move yourself closer to acceptance.
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A new job is a new opportunity to reinvent yourself. It’s a fresh start and a clean slate. Did you have some bad habits on the old job? Were you known more for being late than for the quality of your work? Were you a push-over? If so, I ask you now: What do you want to be known for?
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Interviewing is about putting your best foot forward. It’s about making sure the hiring manager knows how great you would be at the job. It’s also about you finding out whether this is really somewhere you want to work. When it comes right down to it, accepting a job offer is agreeing to whatever they have to offer for as long as you choose to work there.
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