You’ve made it another year in your career. And as we get to the year’s end, it is a good time to assess and look at where your career is going. Maybe it’s time to look for a new job. Or perhaps it’s been past due for asking for a raise, or that promotion you’ve had your sights on. No matter where your path is leading you, a career year-end evaluation is key in a happier and more successful new year.
A Year-End Review
Many workplaces have a year-end review. As noted in Indeed,
The end-of-year employee review is a formal assessment of employees to evaluate performance, challenges, weaknesses and improvement points. The review meeting is a perfect opportunity for both employees and managers to get constructive feedback on their perspectives. Employees and managers also get a chance to ask work-related questions.
Choosing to Ask for a Raise or Promotion
If you’re satisfied with your job and have no desire to look for a new one, choosing to ask for a raise or promotion may be intimidating. But there are tools you have to make it easier to focus on saying the right words.
Here are some tips for making your year-end review more professional and more focused on the value you bring to the workplace.
Accomplishments in the Workplace
Whether it’s testimonials from clients, awards given, or reaching a milestone in sales – your boss may not be aware of all of your accomplishments. This is the ideal time to point those out. Sure, they may know you won top sales rep for the month of March, but do they also know about the many praises your clients have given you?
Your Responsibilities
We all have responsibilities in the workplace, but sometimes your supervisor may not realize just how much you do, especially if you handle a lot. Make note of your everyday duties and be sure your boss is aware of all that it is you bring to the table.
Areas of Improvement
Everyone has areas they can do better in. While your boss may not point out what you can do better, this is a good time to find out where you can excel. There are always skills you can improve on and by asking, you show initiative in being the best you can be.
Focus on Your Career Growth
This is also the ideal time to focus on your career growth. Make sure your supervisor knows you have a vested interest in the company, and you want to grow. If there is a position you’re interested in, make sure they are aware of it.
There are more tips on doing the right thing, but in our next section we want to talk about what to do if you are looking to find a new job. These tips are a good starting point on making sure your year-end review goes seamlessly, and to your advantage.
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