Keys to Nailing Your Next Performance Review

A performance review isn’t just a formality—it’s an opportunity to further the growth of your career. But it’s up to you to make sure it’s a positive experience. Whether you received a good or bad review last year, you can take steps to improve the process in 2011. Rather than allowing the feedback from your review to come as a surprise, schedule a meeting with your manager now, at the beginning of the year, and ask these four questions. They’ll help you develop a clear plan of action for the coming months. What three goals do you want me to meet and exceed in 2011?