Before the meeting, go over your checklist of must-knows and see if you have all your facts together.
i. Be aware of the backgrounds, likes and dislikes of the appraisal committee so you are equipped to interact with them.
ii. Anticipate their queries and prepare your answers which should be backed by concrete explanations. For instance, if you have taken a decision, make sure you are able to justify it.
iii. Consider all eventualities. If you took a risk and are asked to prove the need for the same, you must be prepared with facts and figures to back up your decision.
iv. Depending on the nature of your work, you must keep your record straight and updated. You must be able to relate what you have done in the chronological order of events.
v. If your office has a formal culture, then maintain the same degree of formality.
If everyone is addressed on a first name basis, then stick to it.
Know your boss and the people who matter, their likes, dislikes, etc.
vi. Update yourself about your clients; you should be extremely clear about their requirements.
vii. It's also worth brushing up on your overall knowledge of the market scenario and general current affairs.
Next, let's anticipate some commonly asked questions during appraisals.
