We talk a lot about career strategy.
Build your skills.
Build your network.
Build your personal brand.
Be intentional about your career.
And all of these things matter.
But the more I experience life and career, the more I realise that a lot of it is also luck and exposure.
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You are a 9-5er?
You should read the below.
On Managing Performance Appraisal.
Join me in the conversation between Iwelabi and his boss during one of his performance appraisals.
Having self-appraised himself with some unbelievable scores, Iwelabi enters the appraisal room to meet his Boss.
Boss: I just went through your appraisal.
Iwelabi: (Bursts into laughter, knowing what he had done.)
Boss: Ho, so you know you have overscored yourself, right?
Boss: Well, let's begin.
Boss: I noticed you've given yourself 10/10 in your various job objectives: Statutory Audit, Tax and Regulatory Compliance, Treasury Management, Business Strategy & Ops., and Team Management. Do you care to justify these perfect scores?
Iwelabi: Smiling 😊 I managed the FY 21 audit, prepared the FS, and pushed the team to start audit preparations ahead of time, which allowed us to conclude 1.5 months earlier than the prior year.
Boss: Hmn. But the auditor hasn't signed the FS. For that reason, you get 8/10.
Iwelabi: OK, Boss. For Biz Strategy & Ops, I've been effectively managing cross-functional activities, collaborating with various VPs (Product & Tech, Sales & Marketing, and HR), suggesting process improvements, and implementing metrics for reporting.
Boss: True, but you are not perfect. 9/10.
Iwelabi: Ha, boss! For treasury management, I was instrumental in the company's fundraising exercise. Also suggested ways to manage idle funds.
Boss: Well, you've truly excelled here. So, you get a perfect 10/10.
Iwelabi: Blushing 😊 For managing the team and ensuring regulatory compliance, I ensured we met all tax deadlines, handled tax filings in multiple countries, and conducted weekly KSS to enhance the team's efficiency.
Boss: See, you are not perfect. For both, you will only get 9/10 each.
Iwelabi: At this point, Iwelabi had to speak up because he had scored himself a 98/100 for the overall appraisal score. Meanwhile, the firm's policy lists 90/100 as "exceed expectations".
Boss: Young man, relax; I know what you're aiming for.
At the end of the appraisal. Iwelabi was given a 90/100. Some months later, his boss recommended him for a raise.
What were his tricks?
- Simplifying his JD to highlight key responsibilities. For example, condensing "prepare monthly management reports, perform GL proofing, and send reports to all stakeholders" to "Management Reporting."
- Maintaining a daily log of his achievements. Using sticky notes to make his to-do lists at the start of the day and transferring completed tasks to a saved Word doc for easy reference during the appraisal. This, he does daily.
- Communicating his progress and any challenges to his boss ahead of time. Building a rapport long before the appraisal period helped him create a positive atmosphere, ensuring both parties knew what to expect.
- He did a self-appraisal beforehand, citing critical achievements as they relate to his JD.
- He is a good team player!
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
#Iwelabi.
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As a CEO, I’ve sat in countless interviews and one thing that gives us pause with brilliant candidates is if there’s too much GAP in their CVs.
What does a gap tell us about the candidate?
1. A gap doesn’t automatically mean incompetence but it does trigger uncertainty.