Whether you are only beginning your career, or you have been in the workforce for years, you know that even when working under the direction of a supervisor or as part of a team, no one knows the full extent of your progress at work better than yourself. You may have yearly or semi-annual reviews with your employer to discuss your development, but in order to stay ahead of the curve and grow in your career, you need more frequent feedback. That’s why self-evaluations are so important.

In order to conduct an accurate self-evaluation (which can be tricky), we recommend focusing on five key areas:  job mastery, communication with superiors, working well with others, company culture, and resourcefulness. Each area will require you to ask yourself, and honestly answer, a set of important evaluation questions.

  • Job mastery. Does your knowledge, skill set, and expertise combine in a way that makes you a uniquely valuable employee? Are you continuously learning and updating your skills? Do you understand how you are evaluated at work, and do you strive to excel at those behaviors?
  • Communication with superiors. How well do you understand your boss’s priorities? Do you approach your work in a method that matches those priorities? Do you demonstrate understanding and support of your boss’s goals?
  • Working well with others. How well do you connect with your co-workers? How strong are your ties throughout the organization? Do you balance competition and collaboration? Are you approachable to your peers?
  • Company culture. Do you believe you can contribute to the big picture as far as the goals and vision of your organization are concerned? Do you see growth opportunities for yourself in your company? Do you like your organization’s approach to people and business?
  • Resourcefulness. Do you network on the organization’s behalf? Have you found a mentor in your company? Would you be able to fill in for your boss or supervisor if needed?

Answer these questions honestly, and write down your answers. Revisit them periodically to see if your answers have changed, and in what way. This will provide you with your own set of data to measure your personal growth. Pushing yourself to improve and do better will not only make you better at your job, but it may help you be considered for a promotion. Do you need help getting on track with your career path? Contact Staffers today!

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