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Definition of Self-Assessment
Assessment implies figuring out or guessing the value of something and then taking required decisions on problems. Other words used include examination, evaluation, etc.
In the same way, self-assessment is the capacity to analyze oneself and understand how much growth has been made.
It is an ability that lets people assess their own performance. They can identify their strong points and flaws. They can also come up with their own solutions.
It is the process of analyzing oneself to find out what features are central to one’s individuality.
The goal of self-assessment is to let a person find out their scope of skills by themselves. They can then work upon them without a supervisor.
The queries that need to be answered are: what are the obstacles, what strengths do I have, what are the hurdles, etc. Self–assessment is part of the official worker assessment that happens annually. Employees can talk about their strengths and how they have grown in the previous year.
Importance of Self-Assessment
Self-assessment is crucial in academia as much as it is professionally. Most firms need this skill, and it is thus essential to have.
Along with an official assessment, it is also needed for every worker’s personal growth. Self-assessment builds faith in one’s skills. In addition, it takes care of the anxiety around work.
It lets workers assess their strengths and weaknesses, correct problems, and improve quickly.
This is also called working on capacity. It lets people choose professions that are best for them. They can go for skill development classes that are suited to them.
It assists one in coming up with CVs and resumes. They can better point out what their advantages and unique skills are. This can make the person’s application stand out.
How to improve upon Self-Assessment Skills
Enquire
Knowing what to ask is central to self-assessment. The skill of asking relevant and targeted questions should be nurtured.
A person can find out why, how, and what they have an issue with. They can discover how and why they did well at a task.
Write down goals clearly
It can help to put into writing the goals that will help one achieve their target. Performance can then be evaluated according to them.
The year-end achievements can then be assessed according to the goals laid out at the beginning.
Create a system for grading performance
A grading system can be built for performance. They can be used for official assessments.
The assessment paper for abilities can look like this: self-confidence 10%, zeal 10%, friendliness 30%, self-assurance 20%, and Communication 30%.
How to Perform a Self-Evaluation
Keep the required features
A self-evaluation can consist of characteristics like performance that might have to be worked upon, criticism of work behavior, how achievement was reached, your pros and cons, and accomplishments in one’s tasks.
A time-line for assessment has to be fixed
Progress can be mapped every week, month, or year. The time and date of tasks that were done better than required should be remembered. They can also include conference meetings that went well.
Showing instances of when things were achieved can drive home the self-assessment being made.
Explain the success
Projects that are best suited to the key interests of the firm, along with ones where peak performance was on display, can be highlighted.
Projects that contributed the most to the firm and team can be pointed out.
Strengths and weaknesses should be listed with examples
It helps to ponder over one’s strong points and how they helped you get where you are during self-assessment.
Being particular when describing one’s actions as a worker is of great help.
Come up with an honest assessment
Identifying and noting down achievements is crucial to self-assessment. However, they also have to be genuine.
The assessment should detail the accomplishments and also departments that have to be improved.
Be professional
It is important to keep in mind who the assessment is being given to. If it is a manager, it is wise to use a professional tone and avoid a more casual approach.
It would become essential to highlight the performance and be as genuine as possible.
Employ action words
An effective self-evaluation employs actions words to put its point across.
Words like “dedicated” or “focused” indicate initiative to whoever might be going through the report.
This video is on Self Assessment and it has the following sub-topics.
Time Stamps
0:00 What is Self-Assessment?
0:15 Definition of Self-Assessment
1:11 Importance of Self-Assessment
2:02 How to improve upon Self-Assessment Skills
2:53 How to Perform a Self-Evaluation
