Mark My Worth: Appraisal & the Art of Atmanirbhar Branding

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. You could be a CEO or a recruit still wet behind the ears, but appraisal time brings in a bout of the heebie jeebies that spare few. The appraisal process can be cumbersome.

In most cases, one has to fill up a form which often looks tricky, and grade themselves (the intention is to be honest and NOT modest). Then there is a discussion where one has to prove not only their own worth but convince the boss that they have punched above their weight throughout the year and succeeded. The appraisal process is an art of Atmanirbhar Branding – a delicate balance where the flaws are briefly mentioned as part of "self-awareness" and the goals achieved are detailed out with a dash of pride but not pompousness.

Read this | Returning from a career break? Employers may bet on you in a slow job market Here are a few points that will help in putting the spotlight on our work: The appraisal form is meant to document your work for the past one year and used as a reference point when seniors discuss the compensation hikes and promotions. The questions could pertain to stating your top three achievements, rating yourself as a team player and highlighting the challenges faced. Instead of filling up the form as part of a formality, remember that there are times when the form is brought out and compared with those of select others when one candidate has to be given that extra edge and you are in the race.

A detailed document that highlights your best work will win that race for you. When you put forth your candidature for the top hike and promotion, please remember that you need to convince the boss why you deserve this. And this is where DATA comes in handy.