Never go into a performance review unprepared because there's too much on the line. We'll give you the tools and advice you need to arm yourself with before meeting with your bosses to discuss a raise and/or a bonus. When is the best time for a performance review? What should you focus on? Are there things you should never say or do during a performance review? We have all the answers you need so check back often for the best advice and tips to help you get a raise.

Performance Reviews Advice

• 7 Tips for Getting More from Your Performance Review: How Reviews Impact Your Career Path and Your Wallet

  Performance review season is upon us and many employees feel like the process doesn't matter or has little impact on their professional development or compensation. However, performance reviews are critical in demonstrating your … Read more...

• Ace Your Next Review

  Exceeding your annual performance expectations may seem impossible. But, according to Nick Camelio, Vice President of Human Resources at Salary.com? that doesn’t have to be the case. The key to exceeding your performance expectations is to … Read more...

• Six Steps to Set Yourself Up For a Raise

  Most employees don't know how to negotiate. Many feel they are underpaid for the work they do, yet they wait until their yearly performance review to begin salary negotiations. Where and when do you begin? Now is the time to convince your … Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Goals and Objectives

  If you help set your own goals, the chance of your meeting them will be higher. Think carefully about what you can realistically do to achieve your targets. Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Employee Records

  Your employee file protects you as well since it can prevent unfair assessments and ratings in future performance reviews. It is difficult for an employer to fire an employee for cause if there is nothing in the employee's permanent record … Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Salary Review

  Your employer also researches salaries, and is likely to have access to many sources that are difficult for individuals to come by. If you and your employer begin a dialog about data sources, you may be well on your way to a win-win … Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Performance Review

  Your performance review is a good occasion to discuss changes to your job description. Updating your job description can ensure that you are evaluated fairly and your performance is measured accordingly. Sometimes, the revisions may point … Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Self-Appraisal

  Even if your organization does not require a formal self-appraisal, it is to your advantage to complete a self-test, since the performance review process is so closely related to your career advancement. Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Performance Standards

  When preparing for your review, see how well your accomplishments relate to the performance standards set for you. For example, if your company emphasizes teamwork, cite instances in which you have worked effectively to mobilize coworkers … Read more...

• Peak Performance: Your Job Description

  Job descriptions play a vital role in your compensation, because employers decide what to pay people based on the value of specific skills. Add up the responsibilities in your job description, and you should get the totality of your … Read more...

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