SO, you had a bad appraisal last year. What can you possibly do to avert the damage before the company writes you off as deadwood?

Considering most performance appraisals are formally conducted once or twice a year, you could use the evaluation period as an opportunity to summarise what you have demonstrated.

Appraisals often state the goals, roles and expectations for the coming year, perhaps all of them were not met or addressed as expected. Before you get all worked up and annoyed with the appraiser, let the raging and rampaging devil in you calm down somewhat, and evaluate your appraisal on a broader level.

Bad appraisals usually do not come as a surprise, unless you are an earthling and your manager a Martian and there is a complete mismatch in just about everything.

So gear up for your next appraisal by adding some valuable tools in your arsenal.

The company has already invested heavily in you as an employee. And one bad appraisal should not push them to fire you. Bear in mind the appraisal is in line with the company goals, not just your personal preferences (which are also a part, but a secondary one).

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