Draft a Fair Performance Review
Write a balanced review from your notes and examples, with specific strengths, growth areas and goals.
When to use it: Use during review cycles to turn notes into a clear, fair write-up.
Works with: Any chat assistant
What you'll need
- Role (required)
- Period (optional)
- Goals (optional)
- Notes (required)
- Framework (optional)
The prompt
Help me write a performance review.
Role and level: [ROLE]
Review period: [PERIOD]
Goals set at the start of the period: [GOALS]
My notes and specific examples (wins and issues):
[NOTES]
Rating scale or framework we use: [FRAMEWORK]
Write:
1. Summary of the period.
2. Strengths, each backed by a specific example from my notes.
3. Areas for growth, each with an example and what "better" looks like.
4. Progress against each goal.
5. 2–3 goals for the next period.
Rules: use only my examples. Flag anywhere my notes are too thin to support a conclusion. Watch for biased or vague language ("not a culture fit", "abrasive") and suggest specific alternatives.Words in [BRACKETS] are placeholders. Fill them in below, or replace them yourself after copying.
Customize the prompt
What you'll get
A structured review with evidence-backed strengths, growth areas and next goals.
How to use it
- Fill in the fields above (at least: Role, Notes) and select Generate My Customized Prompt.
- Copy the result, or open it directly in ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
- Review the answer and ask follow-up questions to refine it.
- Edit the final result in your own words and check any facts before using it.
Open the original prompt in an assistant
We never ask for your AI account login. ChatGPT and Claude open with the prompt filled in when it's short enough for a link; Gemini always needs a paste.
Tips
- Remove names and confidential details unless your company has approved the AI tool for HR data.
Limitations
- Performance decisions are yours to make; use the draft as a starting point.
- Follow your company's HR and data policies.
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