6 Questions To Ask A Manager During Appraisal

An employee must find out the company s future plans for his/her own success
As much as it s true that your manager will always have feedback or questions rega
rding your performance, it s never a bad idea to have some questions ready for him
as well.

By asking relevant questions to the manager during appraisal, one will surely sh
owcase his willingness to understand his past failures and overcome them in the
next appraisal cycle.

Tanvi Saxena, head HR, CapitalVia Global Research Ltd., shares some of the quest
ions that an employee must ask his/her manager during the appraisal interview.

A.) What is that one thing that I should stop/start/continue doing?

Feedback is one of the most critical and important aspects of an appraisal inter
view. As much as it is the responsibility of an appraiser to provide effective f
eedback, it is also the candidate s responsibility to ask questions that can help
in receiving the most accurate and relevant feedback. This question will also gi
ve you clarity on what your manager sees as your successes and failures.

B.) What is the company s future growth plan?

Most of the things that you need to know about your year ahead can be known by a
sking this one single question. Growth does not only mean promotions, but can me
an additional responsibility, job rotation, etc. During this conversation you ca
n also mention what are your expectations in terms of growth.

C.) What should be my priority in the coming year?

This will provide you with necessary clarity that is much needed for you to succ
eed in upcoming challenges. And let us face it! We often deviate from what s impor
tant to what s urgent time to time. Getting this questions answered will keep you
focused on the most important tasks.

D.) What are the trainings/certifications I should attend?

This question will not only help you in keeping yourself up-to-date and in sharp
ening your skills, but will also act as a preparation for the next appraisal cyc
le.

E.) What are the other areas/opportunity/responsibilities that I can take up wit
hin company?

This will help you in understanding the other possibilities/opportunities that e

xist within the organisation. Also, if you are interested in shifting to other d
omains, you will get the opening to put across your interest. Also, it will pres
ent you as a proficient resource who is a multi tasker, and can be utilised as a
nd when the company needs.

F.) What business changes are planned in future? What can I do to help?

An individual s growth largely depends on company s growth. Hence, it is important f

or you to know what your company is planning next. Also, as an employee, one mus
t showcase the concern and willingness in helping and supporting the company wit
h their business challenges and plans.