The year is coming to an end and for many the often unpopular annual discussion is pending. We will explain how to prepare yourself optimally so that you will successfully master this.
The annual discussion
Around the turn of the year, the annual discussion is scheduled in most companies and ensures a headache among many employees. The appointment with a good preparation and the right attitude is completely unfounded. Because the annual conversation can be the perfect opportunity to advertise yourself and to refer to the work done, which can quickly get into the background within twelve months and thus forgotten. But this project only succeeds if they can convince their superiors in a conversation of themselves and their performance. It is important to keep in mind that an annual interview is not an interview, but in the best case a conversation at eye level.
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The preparation
So that nothing stands in the way of a positive course at the annual discussion, extensive preparation is essential, as is a self -confident appearance. It is also important that you take a positive inner attitude and see the opportunities that such a conversation can offer. The preparation for the annual discussion does not start shortly before the appointment, but takes place all year round. Employees should use this for self -reflection and think carefully about what they did during this time. This includes tasks or projects that you are particularly successful. However, potential optimization should not be neglected in order to make it clear that they can assess their work and also their strengths and weaknesses.
Facts instead of claims
It is important that you do not just make claims, but are able to prove it. For example, it is possible to combine your services in writing and to create a track record based on content and key figures. In this way, you have the opportunity to report on your success in the annual discussion and to be able to prove them specifically. This not only underpins your statements, but also offers you the possibility of being able to counter any objections with valid arguments. A reasonable self -assessment is also an important part of thorough preparation. You should be able to evaluate your own work results at the latest in the annual discussion.
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Fixed annual targets
Another important step before the annual discussion is to deal with the question in advance what you want to achieve in the next year. The conversation should often end at the end of a year with the result of a target agreement. To do this, the employees have to deal with the questions early enough, what exactly they want to achieve in the following year, what new tasks they want to take on and what they qualify for it. In conversation, you must then be able to formulate your concerns clearly and clearly. By suggesting your own goals, you not only show your own initiative, but also illustrate that you are interested and ambition.
The correct handling of criticism
It is completely normal that the annual discussion does not always run as you imagine, because it may well be that you have to listen to the criticism of your supervisor in addition to praise. So that the conversation does not take an unpleasant turn for you, you should be aware in advance what could have gone wrong in the past year, so that you are well prepared. Listen carefully, ask more precisely and ask for examples to better understand the criticism. It is best to accept the criticism and illustrate the will to implement it. In general, it is important to stay factual and friendly during the conversation and to make it clear that you have your tasks to do the will satisfactorily.
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