What were the targets you set last year and have you achieved them? If you have, consider how you want to progress; if not, ask yourself why not. Has your manager and team supported you enough in achieving those aims?
What specific training could help you achieve your goals? If you don't ask for particular training, you might not get the course you want. Human resource managers have training budgets and need to know about training requirements in advance.
Are you expecting your role to change? Consider which projects might arise in future and whether you need to plug any skill gaps. A budgeting course or a public speaking course may help you meet the challenges of future projects more effectively.
What are your longer-term career goals? The more your manager understands the direction you would like your career to take, the more he or she can support your ambitions. You are more likely to hear about secondment opportunities that deal with the issues you find interesting if people know what your interests are.
Do you feel stretched enough? Most managers are keen to retain good staff and to help you expand your role. Ask if you can work-shadow a colleague to learn new skills.
Remember appraisals are not the time to get personal. If you have concerns about the way colleagues treat you, are very stressed or have other serious worries, don't wait until your appraisal to tackle them.
Source
Housing Today
Postscript
Vicky Coulter is a human resources officer at the National Housing Federation
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