Performance Appraisals

2. Self-assessment Questionnaire

Let the employee know well in advance when the performance appraisal will be. Ask the employee to complete a self-assessment questionnaire for you as part of the preparation.

Different levels and types of employee may need different questionnaires. But all the questionnaires should include open questions such as the ones below.

2.1 How well have you performed since your last review?

• What were your key objectives (see 5) and did you achieve them?
• What problems did you encounter?
• What did you do really well?
• In which areas do you think you could improve your performance?

2.2 How would you rate your own skills?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Are you well organised?
• Can you work on your own initiative?

2.3 Are you a team worker?

• How well do you get on with others in your team?
• How well do you get on with others in the company?

2.4 How is your attitude to work?

• What do you find most or least interesting in your job?
• Do you have any interests or abilities which could be better used?
• How flexible are you?
• How punctual, reliable and committed are you?

2.5 What do you think your key objectives for the next six months should be?

• What help and training do you need? (See Using training effectively.)