Post by viciouskittie on Oct 18, 2013 15:19:24 GMT -5
My annual Performance Appraisal at work is coming up in the next few weeks and I'm struggling to come up with some goals. Typically we have to come up with two or three goals - at least one semi-"me" - to work on for the upcoming year. For example, last year my "me" goal was to work on coming across as more positive (thanks, resting bitch face) and keeping my manager aware of all the extra things I was doing. My professional goals were related to identifying training needs and creating/rolling out some appropriate training, and doing a rather large report. Usually people in my position would have goals like taking a class on business writing or Excel, but either I don't need them (per my manager) or they aren't available (because we use a super old version of Microsoft). How would you come up with goals? I've talked in generality with co-workers and superiors, but I'm really at a loss. Obviously I know I'm not perfect but I just don't know what to set as goals. Any suggestions, either for goals or ways to come up with some?
This is hard not knowing what field you're in. Could joining a networking club/group apply? Or maybe just a "me" goal of volunteering somewhere? Subscribing to a publication in your field to help broaden your knowledge & be in the know?
This is hard not knowing what field you're in. Could joining a networking club/group apply? Or maybe just a "me" goal of volunteering somewhere? Subscribing to a publication in your field to help broaden your knowledge & be in the know?
(Sorry, I took an e-break this weekend!)
I'm a personal insurance underwriter. My professional goals can be a little easier to figure out, but I'm really struggling with coming up with a persona development goal. What my manager really wants is for us to come up with a goal that is work-related but will improve me - so things like committing to volunteering outside of work wouldn't really be applicable :/ It's a really frustrating experience every year because he's of no help but is hugely picky about what he considers a good or worthy goal.