Self-reviews can be a drag, right? It's like bragging about yourself, and honestly, who likes doing that? But let's face it, they're important. They can help you land that promotion or raise you deserve.

So, how can we make self-reviews less painful and more effective? Let's break it down:

### **Focus on Impact, Not Just Tasks**

Instead of listing every little thing you did, highlight your biggest accomplishments. What had the most significant impact on your team or the company as a whole? Think about the projects that really made a difference.

### **Map Your Growth**

When you're aiming for a promotion, it's helpful to show how your work aligns with the next level. Did you take on more responsibility? Did you solve a complex problem? Highlight these achievements to demonstrate your readiness for the next step.

### **Communicate Early and Often**

Don't surprise your manager with a list of accomplishments at the last minute. Keep them updated throughout the review period. Share your wins, challenges, and any lessons you've learned. This open communication will help them understand your work and advocate for you.

### **Track Your Progress**

Keeping a journal or a digital document can be a lifesaver. Jot down your accomplishments, big and small. This will help you remember everything you've done and make the self-review process much smoother.

### **Make it Easy for Your Manager**

Keep your self-review concise and easy to read. Use bullet points and clear language. The easier it is for your manager to understand your contributions, the better.

### **Follow Through**

Your self-review isn't just a one-time thing. Look back at your previous review and see if you achieved your goals. Use this as motivation to set new goals for the next review period.

How to Praise Yourself as a Gentleman at Office

UX & Product Designer

UX Workshop by Anudeep Ayyagari

Adobe UX Foundation Learning Journey

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Created visually compelling and on brand social media posts.

UI Designer

I was responsible for building various products from 0 to 1.\
My responsibilities included:

* Analyzing business requirements (Conducting user interviews and competitor analysis). I've discussed features and business opportunities with founders.

* Created user flows for each products and made design systems and front end style guides.

* Trained junior designers on design system and collaborated closely with Dev team.

* Advocated the leadership team for refining brand guidelines and successfully initiated.

Product Designer

Conceptualized and designed 5+ digital products in various industries such as Health & Fitness, Ed - Tech, CRM and more.\
Strategized and implemented a rebranding strategy for Mentric Training Company that resulted in 20% increase in brand recognition.\
Created numerous online and offline experiences as the sole designer of the company.

UI/UX Designer

I was responsible for building a web based fleet management system from 0 to 1, and it includes total 6 modules.\
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My responsibilities included:

* Analyzing business requirements (Conducting user interviews and competitor analysis). I've discussed features and business opportunities with National Head of asset management.

* Created user flows and it included 6 key users.\
  Unified 2 design system into 1 with multi layered structure.

* Trained 4+ designer on design system and collaborated closely with Dev team.

* Advocated the leadership team and the branding team for refining guidelines and successfully initiated.

Billa Pk

2024