The simple tool you need to make your upcoming midyear review work for you
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Ah, yes — the mid-year review. That time in the corporate denizen’s annual cycle that makes her pause, take a deep long sigh, and ask the age-old question: Can I really do this for another year, or should I start sending out resumes now?
Well, whether you’re staying or going, the midyear is always a good time to ask for more money or another role you want. At a minimum, it gives your manager what she needs to advocate for you.
Three reasons to have the midyear
Here are a few scenarios where it’s useful:
1) You had a blowout year. Woohoo!!! The problem is, only you seem to know that.
This means you need to advocate for yourself regularly, starting with your next performance meeting.
2) Your year went to hell in a handbasket, and back, exacerbated by the coronavirus.
o This means it’s past time to adjust your goals and show how you went above and beyond to keep your team afloat.
3) An auto-generated calendar invite is the first time you hear about goals. Ouch!