50 Self Appraisal Comments to Use in Your Next
Performance Review
First and foremost, when you are writing a self-appraisal for yourself, you must keep
the following factors in mind.
What you must continue doing- Remember to mention your contributions towards
the team, your accomplishments, time management, and work efficiency.
Recognize your blind spots- Understand what affects your peers or managers
negatively with your specific doings.
What you must start doing- Now is the time to start doing new projects to come out
of your comfort zone.
Once you've done this analysis, you are ready to write your self-evaluation comments.
Now, without further ado, let’s take a dig at 50 sample self-appraisal comments you
can use on your next performance review.
Communication
1. With strong communication skills, I communicate my expectations to my
team without being imposing.
2. I can communicate effectively on various levels in our company.
3. I can take and give constructive feedback and deal well in sensitive situations.
4. I convey my ideas and opinions effectively to different teams and individuals.
5. I share information transparently with peers for team success.
6. I can communicate with clients with a convincing speech.
7. If my peers have done an excellent job, I never fail to appreciate them, either
personally or publicly.
Job Performance
8. I am proud of my job, and I value my responsibilities.
9. I never hesitate to participate in challenging tasks and go above and beyond.
10.I take my job responsibilities seriously and believe in working in a team-
oriented work environment.
11.With sheer dedication, I have exceeded my (mention your goal) performance
goal by (mention the numbers).
12.I have decreased (e.g. costs and customer churn) by (insert specific number
here) percent.
13.I always challenged myself to become a better performer every day.
14.I gladly help my peers by collaborating and assisting them in difficult
situations.
Reliability
15.I never fail on my commitments and continuously keep them informed about
the challenges I incur.
16.I have completed (Add numbers) percent of my decided deadlines.
17. I refrain from procrastination and possess good time management skills.
18.I tend to plan and prioritize my meetings with clients and the team.
19.I am always on time and always start my day with enthusiasm and positivity.
20.I never hesitate to seek guidance from my leaders whenever necessary.
21.I follow proper email etiquette while replying to customers and peers.
Customer Orientation
22.I can very well handle irate and hostile customers by (explain your tactics).
23.I actively listen to customers to decipher their point of view.’
24.I never fail to update our customers about the recent ongoings and products.
25.I have achieved a total of (specify numbers) on my customer service survey.
26.I work continuously to enhance the customer experience (mention the
examples)
27.I always try to think from the customer’s point of view to understand their
psyche and perspective towards us.
Innovation and Creativity
28.I keep looking forward to improving our work processes continually.
29.If you noticed, my idea of (mention the idea) has been a success, showing my
creativity.
30.I have an eye-for-detail and always think out-of-the-box while looking for
solutions.
31.I still collaborate with the team while brainstorming and come up with new
ideas.
32.I faced multiple challenges like (mention the challenges), but I successfully
tackled it by (mention the solution).
33.I try to think from everyone’s perspective and find solutions that benefit
everyone.
34.I can adapt to new predicaments quickly and open to possibilities.
Growth and Development
35.My personal goal is my priority, and I set my personal development.
36.I keep myself updated with recent trends and apply them in my work regularly.
37.My commitment to my work adds to my personal growth, and I believe in
training to improve my skills.
38.I continuously seek opportunities to connect with employees from various
fields.
39.I take progressive steps towards achieving my goals and visualize my long-
term plans.
40.I am a quick learner and can quickly adapt to changes.
41.I am curious and always tend to learn new things.
Opportunities for Improvement
42.Even though I am transparent, I have noticed my team doesn’t think I am, and I
will work on it further.
43.I have a knack for customer service, yet I need to follow up more often, and I
am continually working on it.
44.I always have positive thinking, yet some people find it difficult to hold a
conversation with me, and I want to break this misconception.
45.I have good communication skills, but I need to work on my public speaking
skills as it gets difficult to interact with large groups sometimes.
46.Sometimes, I tend to get stuck with only one task; I need to enhance my multi-
tasking skills.
47.I have many ideas to share, but sometimes I feel shy to share everything.
48.I know my team’s needs, yet sometimes I fail to work according to the work
calendar.
49.Even though I am a happy-go-lucky person, people still mistake me for being
arrogant and rude. Even though I value my peers, I can sometimes come across
as unapproachable.
50.Sometimes, I forget to probe and ask for suggestions and keep working solo;
there, I need to improve and become more proactive.
Conclusion
Writing self-appraisal comments can sometimes become tedious and lengthy, but it
holds immense importance in one’s personal growth and company growth. For your
next performance review, remember to put some of these phrases into practice and let
us know if it was helpful.
