“I've finished my self-assessment, so let me know when you'd like to meet.”
B1 · Intermediate9 minPhrases
When you need this
Once or twice a year, most companies stop and look back. You write about your own work, your manager writes about you, sometimes coworkers add comments, and then the two of you sit down to talk. The whole process has its own vocabulary, and the office gets a little tense for a few weeks. People call it "review season" or "review time".
Much of the language is formal on paper and softer in the room. The form says "areas for improvement"; your manager might say "things to work on". The form has a rating like "meets expectations"; in the meeting you'll hear "You're doing solid work." Knowing both versions helps you understand what's really being said.
Phrases
a formal talk about how well you've done your job
the yearly or twice-yearly period for reviews
the form where you judge your own work
complete it; Americans say "fill out", British speakers often "fill in"
comments from the coworkers you work with
the rating for doing the job well
the rating for doing more than the job needs
the things you do well
the formal term for things to work on
a private meeting between you and your manager
asks for comments on one thing
decide what you'll aim for next
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