As performance review time approaches, you should _________.

• A. Perform a self-evaluation
• B. Ignore performance data
• C. Rely on others' feedback only
• D. Wait for the manager to initiate

Answer: (A)

Begin by doing a self-evaluation. It lets you document what you’ve accomplished, connect results to goals, and present concrete examples and metrics. This proactive step informs the discussion, helps ensure your contributions are recognized, and supports setting clear development goals for the next period. Relying only on others' feedback, ignoring performance data, or waiting for the manager to initiate leaves you with an incomplete picture and makes it harder to shape the review and your growth plan.