Frameworks and scripts to nail your self-assessment, probation review, or promotion conversation.
Lead with your strongest wins. Use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) and always quantify.
Probation reviews assess whether you've settled into the role and are meeting expectations. Irish employers typically use a 6-month probation period (sometimes 3+3 or 11 months for public sector). Come prepared with evidence of your contribution.
A successful promotion case has three pillars: you're already performing at the next level, you have evidence, and the timing is right.
Promotion conversations should include salary. Use our Salary Intelligence tool to benchmark and our Negotiation Guide for scripts.
If you suspect the review may be critical, prepare yourself mentally. This is feedback, not a verdict. Go in with the mindset of understanding, not defending.