Prepare for Your Annual Review Effectively

Richard A Meyer
4 min readNov 2, 2024

As annual review season approaches, it’s a time to showcase your achievements, get feedback, and set the stage for your future growth. Rather than treating this as just another item on the to-do list, your annual review can be a powerful opportunity to boost your career. Here’s a roadmap to help you prepare effectively and confidently enter your review, ensuring you make a strong impression.

1. Reflect on Your Achievements

Over the past year, you’ve likely accomplished far more than you realize. Spend time listing your significant achievements and contributions, both big and small. If you’ve kept a running list of completed projects, awards, or positive feedback, now’s the time to review it. Highlight any instances where you went above and beyond your role-solving unexpected problems, leading new initiatives, or meeting ambitious goals.

Pro Tip: Quantify Your Impact

Whenever possible, quantify your achievements. Instead of saying, “I improved customer satisfaction,” try, “I improved customer satisfaction by 20%, resulting in a 15% increase in repeat customers.” Numbers give your contributions weight and provide measurable proof of your value.

2. Be Ready to Discuss Challenges

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Richard A Meyer
Richard A Meyer

Written by Richard A Meyer

Healthcare marketing thought leader and CPG marketing consultant with over 20 years of experience.