Self Review Template: Examples & Questions for 2025

Your information

• Your name:
• Position/Title:
• Department:
• Review period:
• Manager name:
• Date:

Key accomplishments

List your 5-7 most significant accomplishments from the past year. For each, describe what you did, how you did it, and the impact.

Accomplishment 1:

• What I did:
• How I achieved it:
• Impact/Results (include metrics when possible):

Accomplishment 2:

• What I did:
• How I achieved it:
• Impact/Results:

Accomplishment 3:

• What I did:
• How I achieved it:
• Impact/Results:

Accomplishment 4:

• What I did:
• How I achieved it:
• Impact/Results:

Accomplishment 5:

• What I did:
• How I achieved it:
• Impact/Results:

Goal review

Review each goal you set at the beginning of the year.

Goal 1: [State the original goal]

• Status: [Exceeded / Met / Partially met / Not met]
• What I accomplished:
• Challenges I faced:
• What I learned:

Goal 2: [State the original goal]

• Status: [Exceeded / Met / Partially met / Not met]
• What I accomplished:
• Challenges I faced:
• What I learned:

Goal 3: [State the original goal]

• Status: [Exceeded / Met / Partially met / Not met]
• What I accomplished:
• Challenges I faced:
• What I learned:

Skills and competencies self-assessment

Rate yourself honestly in each area (1-5 scale) and provide specific examples.

Job knowledge and technical skills

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Examples: How have you applied or expanded your technical knowledge this year?

Quality of work

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Examples: Describe a project where you delivered exceptional quality.

Productivity and time management

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Examples: How do you prioritize tasks and manage your workload?

Communication and collaboration

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Examples: Give an example of effective collaboration with teammates or stakeholders.

Problem-solving and initiative

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Examples: Describe a problem you identified and solved proactively.

Adaptability and learning

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Examples: How have you adapted to changes or learned new skills this year?

Challenges and how you addressed them

What were the biggest challenges you faced this year, and how did you handle them?

Challenge 1:

• The situation:
• How I responded:
• Outcome:

Challenge 2:

• The situation:
• How I responded:
• Outcome:

Areas for growth

What skills or competencies do you want to develop? Be honest about areas where you see room for improvement.

Growth area 1:

• Current state:
• Why this matters:
• How you plan to improve:

Growth area 2:

• Current state:
• Why this matters:
• How you plan to improve:

Growth area 3:

• Current state:
• Why this matters:
• How you plan to improve:

Goals for next year

What do you want to accomplish in the coming year? Make your goals specific and measurable.

Goal 1:

• Description:
• Success metrics:
• Timeline:
• Resources or support needed:

Goal 2:

• Description:
• Success metrics:
• Timeline:
• Resources or support needed:

Goal 3:

• Description:
• Success metrics:
• Timeline:
• Resources or support needed:

Support and development needs

What training, resources, mentorship, or support would help you succeed?

Examples: specific courses, certifications, mentorship opportunities, new tools, adjusted responsibilities, clearer expectations.

Overall reflection

Summarize your performance this year in 2-3 paragraphs. What are you most proud of? What did you learn? Where do you see yourself growing?

Your information

• Your name:
• Quarter: Q___ [Year]
• Manager:
• Date:

Progress on current goals

Goal 1: [State the goal]

• Current status: [On track / Ahead / Behind / Blocked]
• What I’ve accomplished this quarter:
• Obstacles I’m facing:
• What I need to succeed:

Goal 2: [State the goal]

• Current status: [On track / Ahead / Behind / Blocked]
• What I’ve accomplished this quarter:
• Obstacles I’m facing:
• What I need to succeed:

Goal 3: [State the goal]

• Current status: [On track / Ahead / Behind / Blocked]
• What I’ve accomplished this quarter:
• Obstacles I’m facing:
• What I need to succeed:

Key wins this quarter

What are you most proud of from the past three months?

List 3-5 specific accomplishments, completed projects, or contributions that deserve recognition.

Challenges this quarter

What obstacles or difficulties did you encounter?

Be specific about what made the work challenging and how you’re addressing these issues.

What I’m learning

What skills have you developed or strengthened this quarter?

Include both technical skills and soft skills like communication, leadership, or time management.

What I need to be successful

What support, resources, or changes would help you perform better?

This is your opportunity to ask for what you need—whether it’s tools, training, clearer priorities, or more time.

Focus for next quarter

What will you prioritize in the coming three months?

List 2-3 key priorities or areas of focus.

Your information

• Your name:
• Position:
• Review period:
• Date:

Technical competencies

For each relevant technical skill, rate yourself and provide evidence.

[Skill 1: e.g., Data Analysis]

• Self-rating: [Beginner / Developing / Proficient / Advanced / Expert]
• How I demonstrated this skill:
• Recent projects or examples:
• Growth this period:
• Areas to develop further:

[Skill 2: e.g., Project Management]

• Self-rating: [Beginner / Developing / Proficient / Advanced / Expert]
• How I demonstrated this skill:
• Recent projects or examples:
• Growth this period:
• Areas to develop further:

[Skill 3: e.g., Programming/Design/Sales/etc.]

• Self-rating: [Beginner / Developing / Proficient / Advanced / Expert]
• How I demonstrated this skill:
• Recent projects or examples:
• Growth this period:
• Areas to develop further:

Core competencies

Communication

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Strengths: What I do well in communication.
• Examples: Specific instances of effective communication.
• Growth opportunities: Where I can improve.

Collaboration and teamwork

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Strengths:
• Examples:
• Growth opportunities:

Problem-solving

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Strengths:
• Examples:
• Growth opportunities:

Leadership and initiative

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Strengths:
• Examples:
• Growth opportunities:

Adaptability and resilience

• Self-rating: ___/5
• Strengths:
• Examples:
• Growth opportunities:

Key contributions

What value have you added to your team and the organization?

Describe 3-4 ways your work has made a positive impact.

Development priorities

Which skills are most important for you to develop next?

Rank your top 3 development priorities and explain why each matters for your role or career growth.

Learning and growth plan

How will you develop these skills?

For each priority, describe specific actions you’ll take (courses, mentorship, practice projects, etc.).