employee self-evaluation

TurtleDove1

I would love some input from you ladies!  I have been at my current position for just over 2 years and have not had to do an evaluation since I am part-time.  However, this year I do and I have never encountered one quite like this in my previous jobs.  

Basic job info:  I work at a medical school conducting neuropsychological testing for a research study.  

In previous jobs, the evaluation process was always one where the supervisor critiqued me as an employee based on all of my duties for that position, but as the employee I didn't really have much input on the eval itself.  Here, it is a self-evaluation that I complete and then go over with my supervisor.  I, essentially, rate myself on each job function and why I deserve that rating and them also complete a section for upcoming goals for the year.

My questions for you...

#1 " What knowledge, skills and abilities would lead to greater success?"

They want to know what weaknesses I have/ what I could improve on.  Being an evaluation (and going into my record) I don't want to put anything too bad since this can be used for/against me in the future.

#2  An important part of the evaluation process is to set "Essential Job Functions" (including additional goals and projects) for the upcoming year. In this section identify the "Next Year's Essential Job Functions" for the coming year.

My actual work, number of patients in the study, etc. is pretty concrete and the testing itself remains the same year to year.  Creative ideas for this one? 

 

Thank You ! 

aglenn

I would interpret #1 as asking you to identify if you have any needs for additional training.

For #2, I think it is reasonable to outline what you understand to be expected of you in the upcoming year based on what's in the plan, and maybe throw in an extra "special project" if you can think of something that could be done to improve the process or something.  It is hard to be specific looking at it from the outside.

1026pumpkin

#1: Are there any positions you'd like to move into or new skills you would like to learn (i.e. shadow someone that sees patients in a different capacity, etc.).  I wouldn't document difficulties you have in your current position- I'd look for things that you could do to set yourself up for a promotion.  

#2: I'd make a list of goals that is in line with your current job description (i.e. see X pts/month, complete paperwork/reports in whatever timeframe, etc.).  If there's no room for you to do new things, just set your goals the same as your current goals.  As PP suggested, if you can think of a way to improve a current process or productivity, you could create a special project for yourself with a timeline of mini goals to achieve it.

My general rule of thumb when documenting "ways to improve" for myself or for others (unless there are true performance issues) is to find new skills that would increase their marketability or chances for promotion- do not list things you're currently expected to do, as you could be faulted for not being able to do your job appropriately.