Thứ Năm, 18 tháng 12, 2014

Can a potential employer ask for my performance review from my prior employer as part of a reference check

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Can a potential employer ask for my performance review from my prior employer as part of a reference check

I've never heard of that before. My guess is that they called your employer for a reference and your employer only verified your dates and title (which is what many do to avoid getting sued). They are probably asking you for the performance review to get around the fact they can't get any information from your employer. If you have the review handy and it was good, I would provide it (although I agree it sounds a bit intrusive). If you have reservations about providing the review you can say that you don't have a copy and couldn't obtain one from your employer. Records are typically kept for only so long (may vary by state), as others pointed out.

Thứ Tư, 17 tháng 12, 2014

Performance review Told to improve image how

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Performance review Told to  improve image how

It is your managements job to help you develop a plan to do this. Do not try to develop that on your own. I would ask your manager or the others that have given you those reviews for their feedbback. Say "im really concerned that you have this perception of me" If you have any feedback that would help me in my goal to develop further i would appreciate your input.

Say that and it apears that you actually care what they think all the while it puts in their mind that you are really trying to develop. They will then look at your current work instead of past work in formulating future reviews. Hope that helps.

Should past performance reviews be presented at job interviews

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Should past performance reviews be presented at job interviews

In almost every case I would say no. You can't rely on them for much since every company does reviews differently so it's next to impossible to get any meaningful info out of them unless you are using the same system and have some basis of comparison. Also, you can't really trust a review from another company since the job requirements and expectations may be very different.

I put old reviews in the same category as letters of recommendation. They are to be taken with a grain of salt and carry almost no weight. Once in a while you might get some insight on someone but most of the time they are useless. After all, who in their right mind would volunteer to show you a lousy review or letter of recommendation.

Now, if somehow during the interview you could work in that you had excellent reviews, you could mention that you had them available if they were interested in seeing them. If not, don't even bother to take them out. Lastly, the only time I MIGHT find it appropriate is if the job you were applying for required a certain set of skills that were specifically addressed in your review. Even then, I would mention it during the interview and see if they were interested in seeing your past reviews.

Annual Performance Review Help

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Annual Performance Review Help

I'm an employment specialist and one of the things that employers look for when hiring a new employee is that they are a team player or work well with others. I would include anything that would demonstrate that you have contributed to the "team" or have done several task/projects that have added to the overall good of the business/organization. Just a hint for future reference and probably something that you already know and are doing but, set up a personal file for yourself. Put all your good stuff in there so that when your next review comes up you have all this great bragging material that will help you get that raise you deserve!

I do not know what your job is and what you do there. List all of your strongest skills on a piece of paper and then pick those that you want them to see.

Does the management know what you do at work everyday? If they already know then most likely they already know what you are going to put on the questionnaire.

Do you get a raise from the annual performance review? if you do, then most likely they already made up a number in their head even before you talk to them (for budget wise). But, the raise is not confirmed yet until they talk to you. Go in there with a good attitude and an open mind (they will tell you what they think of your work: what is good, what is bad, what needs to be improved, etc). Lets say they give you 3% increase in pay. If you think that you deserve more than that then you need to tell them of why you deserve more. List of what you have been doing that they might not know already. Do a bit of research of how much people in your area with the same or similar position get paid, etc. You can also ask your co-workers of what is the average rate increase. Ask them for advise.

Do not threat them that you will quit if you don't get a better raise.

How to ask your boss for more money on your job performance review

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How to ask your boss for more money on your job performance review

Make sure you go into your review with a list of accomplishments you have made since your last review. Keep the list brief so you can discuss them with your boss. Explain that with this list of accomplishment you think a raise in order. Have a number in mind so that if he throws a number at you you are prepared to accept it or ask for something else. Be confident but not cocky.

Also, try to think of any objections the may have to giving you a raise. Have you been late? Are you a team player when necessary? When they ask someone to work overtime, do you volunteer? Once you have the potential objections in mind, plan on a way to overcome them. For example, yes, I was late during the last month due to my car being in the shop, but I have since purchased a new vehicle, and that is no longer an issue.

Hope this helps!

Great performance review no raise

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Great performance review no raise

Forget about future opportunity and deal with that raise that is overdue. Ask your manager for a meeting, and once the door is closed, say that you were given a fine performance review, but no mention was made of any raise. Remind him that you have been there for two years without a raise. And then ask for a raise.

How much to ask for is up to you. You could just ask for the raise without naming an amount. Maybe they will give you more than you expect. But their behavior doesn't seem to bear this out, so I'd ask for 6%, which is 3% for each year you've been there. They may not give you that much, but they might. (And remember, getting 6% now is still less money than you'd have if they'd given the raises on time.)

If they are hiring, then apply for the openings you're interested in. And if you get an interview for one of them, be sure to ask for a hefty raise, because you'd be bringing an inside knowledge of the company to that job.

What happens if I do not acknowledge or approve my performance review

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What happens if I do not acknowledge or approve my performance review

Starla,

First, you have a job and in some places they are hard to find.

If you have had a performance review then I assume you work for a company with a formal regular review process in place. Usually if you don't acknowledge the review the reviewer simply notes it on the form and files it in your employee file. He/she also notes your attitude; the most important thing you bring to the workplace.

If you disagree I have two possibilities
1. It may be correct but hard to hear. Simply swallow your pride and use it as a learning experience. Get better not bitter. Taking the suggestions seriously and improving your performance will make you more valuable.
2. If the review is vindictive or manipulative you should consider if going over your supervisor's head and proving that there is foul play involved is worth the risk of loosing your job or working for a grumpy supervisor.

No matter. If you respond properly tough times will make you better. Pain will make you deeper.

There is always a demand for people with skills, good attitude, and great character.

Good luck