don’t take it personally

Critique from your manager should be expected as a part of the process. Constructive criticism is important for your growth and development and should be welcomed rather than shunned. When confronted with a legitimate critique, take a solution focussed approach and identify how you plan to correct it moving forward.

if you feel you’re due for a promotion

You need to have gone above and beyond what was expected of you in your role. So be prepared to demonstrate how you have excelled or exceeded expectations. Develop a list of all accomplishments over the year, and be as detailed as possible in expressing targets met and new skills acquired. Demonstrate your commitment to ongoing learning, leadership, coaching or mentoring and further development as this will help make you stand out from your colleagues.

if you feel you’re due a pay rise

Once again, you need to have exceeded expectations since your last appraisal. Prepare a case for why you believe you deserve a pay rise, but also try to manage your expectations. If the business has not been performing well financially, your manager may not currently be in a position to offer you an immediate increase. This, however, may change when the company’s performance starts to improve. If that’s the case, consider other benefits you might like to receive, as a reward for your great efforts – e.g. external training, flexible working arrangements, parking, health insurance or even a gym membership.

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