7 Steps to Ace Your Annual Performance Review and Get the Raise you Deserve

Do you feel like you're always meeting or exceeding your goals at work, but somehow never seem to get the recognition or reward that you deserve? Maybe you're ready to take your career to the next level, but don't know where to start. It's not uncommon for people to feel uncertain about how to prepare for and ace the annual performance review. Unfortunately, many people go through their entire career without ever getting a raise. However, with a little planning and preparation, you can make the process run smoothly and increase your chances of getting the raise you deserve. The following article shares seven episodes from Dream Job with Danielle Cobo that will help you ace your next performance review and build a career plan that get's results.

 

Performance Review Preparation: Why You Should Start Now, Episode 80


You're probably wondering why you should start preparing for your performance review now. Well, I'm here to tell you that if you want to increase your salary, there is no time like the present to start getting ready.

A lot of folks wait until the last minute to start preparing for them, but believe me when I say that this is a mistake. By starting now, you'll be in a much better position to get a raise or promotion. You'll get a look behind the scenes of the Annual Performance Review as well as how to make your self-assessment successful and save time.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: 

  • A glimpse into the annual performance review process

  • Highlighting your accomplishments on your self-assessment

  • Time-saving tips for managers and self-assesments

 

How To Build A Career Plan That Gets Results, Episode 81

How often have you thought about your career goals? In one year, three years, and five years, what do you hope to accomplish? Are your career goals aligned with your core values? 

Having a career plan is not about luck or chance. It's having a plan and following through with it. In this episode, I am sharing with you a 9-step blueprint for creating a winning career strategy that works. This strategy has helped me and thousands of others achieve our career goals, and I know it can help you too. So click the link below for your free downloadable Career Accelerator Workbook, and let's get started.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: 

  • The 9-Step Blueprint For Creating A Winning Career Strategy

  • Free Downloadable Career Accelerator Workbook

 

The Difference Between a Mentor, Sponsor, Coach, Strategist: Why They Matter In Achieving Your Career Goals, Episode 82

You may be wondering what the difference is between a mentor, sponsor, coach, consultant, and strategist and which one you should choose for your career. In this episode, I am breaking it down for you and showing you how each of them can help you achieve your goals.

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: 

  • Differences Between Mentor, Sponsor, Coach, Consultant, & Strategist

  • How To Find The Right One For You

  • What To Ask To Achieve Your Goals

 

Betting on You: Taking Risks to Advance Your Career with Laurie Ruettimann, Episode 75


If you're seeking ways to improve the quality of your life and make it more fulfilling, then this episode is for you. In a world where businesses prioritize profitability over employee satisfaction and workers become increasingly isolated, ensuring your well-being is imperative. Although taking risks can be intimidating, the same logic also says that in our brave new world, there are more opportunities than ever before- so what if things go wrong? It is actually easier than you think, despite how it sounds. In this episode, we offer tips on how to take risks, so you can build a thriving career and fulfilling life.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: 

  • Safeguard your well-being

  • Taking risks and betting on yourself

  • Smart and healthy ways to advance your career

 

5 Secrets to Asking for A Raise with Sonja Price, Episode 67

You want to make more money in your career, but don't know how to ask for a raise. It can be tough to figure out how to approach the conversation on how to ask for a raise. You might feel like you're taking a risk or that you're not sure if you're even entitled to one.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: 

  • 5 Secrets to Asking for raise

  • Increase your income earnings by 20%

  • Behind the closed doors to the annual review process

 

Set Yourself up for Success on Your Next 1:1 Call with Your Manager with Danielle Cobo, Episode 53

Have you ever been invited to a 1:1 call with your manager, and you're not really sure what you're going to be talking about? In today's episode, I'm giving you all the tips so that you can walk into that meeting completely prepared and how to really make the most of this 1:1 time with your manager. Tune into today's episode!

 

How to Climb the Corporate Ladder with Jennifer Cooley, Episode 21

Today, I am blessed to be joined by Jennifer Cooley. 

Jennifer Cooley is the Associate Director of Customer Experience for AbbVie, which is a Fortune 500 company and one of the Top 10 Pharmaceutical companies in the world. She has over 15 years of experience in the Esthetics industry and a Green Belt certification in Six Sigma. 

If all of this wasn't enough, she is part of the emerging leadership program at Abbvie, which is only granted to 100 out of 47,000 employees. 

In today's episode, we talk all about the value of being relocatable, knowing when to take a leadership role or when to step back and changing your career trajectory.

 

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Danielle Cobo

Danielle Cobo works with organizations to develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in a rapidly changing market. As a former Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, Danielle’s grit and resilience led her to lead a team to #1 through downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions. Lessons she learned along the way will help you to create high-performing teams and award-winning results. Her 20 years of sales experience was key to developing her leadership, change management, and burnout expertise. Danielle’s resilience led her to start her own business, helping others develop the grit, resilience, and courage to thrive in life and business.

Danielle has a Bachelor’s in Communication with a minor in Psychology from the California State University of Fullerton, Certification in Inclusive and Ethical Leadership from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business, and accreditation in Human Behavior from Personality Insights. inc., and Leadership from Boston Breakthrough Academy.

She is a member of the National Speaker Association, leads the Training Pillar of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee, Career Transition Advisor for the Dallas Professional Women. Tampa Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee, Women of Influence Committee, Military Advisor Committee, and Working Women of Tampa Bay member.

Danielle hosts “Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast,” a devoted military spouse and mother to 5-year-old twin boys.

Danielle’s book on Grit, Resilience, and Courage is due to be published in the Summer of 2023 and will be available on Amazon.

https://www.DanielleCobo.com
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