Money & Career

How to Prepare for Your Performance Review

Year-end reviews are coming. Show your achievements, handle feedback and set goals with confidence.

Editorial TeamNovember 6, 20261 min read

Many workplaces hold performance reviews at the end of the year. Preparation helps you show your value and have a productive conversation.

Before the review

  1. List your achievements with numbers where possible.
  2. Gather evidence: emails, positive feedback, project results.
  3. Review your goals from last year and how you met them.
  4. Reflect honestly on challenges and what you learned.
  5. Think about next year: skills to develop, projects you'd like.
Keep a "wins" fileSave achievements and thank-you messages throughout the year. Review time becomes much easier.

During the review

  • Share your achievements clearly and confidently.
  • Listen to feedback without becoming defensive.
  • Ask for specific examples if feedback is vague.
  • Discuss development and career goals.
  • If appropriate, bring up pay or promotion.

After the review

Send a short thank-you email summarising agreed goals and next steps. Check in on progress during the year.

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