Mastering End-of-Year Performance Reviews: How to Seek Feedback, Set Goals, and Prepare for Salary Negotiations and Bonuses

As the year winds down, it’s easy to get caught up in the holiday hustle and forget about the powerful opportunity that year-end performance reviews and feedback sessions offer. This is the perfect time to reflect on your achievements, seek constructive feedback, and—most importantly—set clear goals for the year ahead. 🙌

Here are 3 tips to help you navigate this crucial time and reach your career bliss:

1. Be Proactive with Feedback: Don’t wait for your performance review—schedule one-on-one check-ins with your manager to discuss how you’re doing and what areas you can improve. Actively ask for specific feedback so you also aren't blindsided during the formal review.

2. Set SMART Goals: Use the feedback to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for the year ahead. Make sure they align with your career aspirations.

3. Prepare for Negotiations: Start preparing for salary and bonus negotiations by researching industry standards, noting your key accomplishments, and confidently presenting how you’ve added value to the company.

Following these 3 steps will help you walk into your end-of-year discussions with confidence and having a clear plan for how you can best show up in 2025 to win!

If you need further support in preparing for your end-of-year review or fear it may be more negative than positive, then don't hesitate to reach out to us.