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Does this count as a "performance review"?
I'm a contractor ... my contract expires in a few days and I am not eligible for a renewal. Apparently the manager fought like hell to get me hired full-time but it just wasn't in the company's budget.
I've never had a formal sit-down or written performance review at this job. However, we recently had a department meeting about regular topics, and the manager announced that I was leaving and said several nice things about the work I've done for the company.
If I mention these comments in a cover letter or interview for another job, is it fair to say that they were mentioned during a performance review? I mean, it WAS technically a review of my performance, right? I know I could just say that they happened during our monthly meeting but to me it seems a little more official to say that it was a performance review, plus it's a simpler way to say it than explaining that it was during a monthly meeting where my departure was announced.
I don't want to be dishonest if it's truly something I shouldn't say, but I feel like (a) it's not really a lie, and (b) it's not something that they can, or would want to, check up on. Thoughts?
Re: Does this count as a "performance review"?
I haven't encountered any 'performance review' information on a resume or cover letter yet. But if I did, I probably wouldn't check up on it, neither would my customers. It looks good - so I would definitely consider including it - but we look at experience and achievements more so than recommendations.
I also wouldn't consider it dishonest. If you interpreted that as a type of performance review, call it that. I can't speak for other people, but I know that our company and those we work for wouldn't want to call to verify if it really was a performance review or not.
I too am confused as to where this would go on a resume.
This wasn't a performance review. You can mention that your current boss wanted to keep you on despite budgetary constraints, and that he said X, Y, and Z about your job performance, but I wouldn't couch it in the context of a performance review.
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Thanks for your replies.
I don't intend to put it on a resume. The nice comments were about the things I've done at work, not about my personality or anything like that. I provided support to my department as needed (tracking spreadsheets, following up with contributors who don't work in-house, etc.), and the specific nice comment was that I'm "the glue that holds the department together" and it's going to be hard to keep things organized once I leave.
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Don't drink the water.
Disclaimer: I am not an MD. Please don't PM me with pregnancy-related questions. Ask your doctor.
This...and can you ask your manager for a formal performance review before you exit. Which would give you a great opportunity to ask for a letter of recommendation. I prefer Linkedin as well since it is viral and anyone can see it.