Write a Performance Review
Write a fair, specific, and constructive performance review for any employee.
The Prompt
Write a performance review for the following employee. Requirements: 1. Overall performance summary (2-3 sentences) 2. Strengths: 3 specific examples with evidence 3. Areas for development: 2-3 specific, actionable areas with no softening euphemisms 4. Goal achievement: how they performed against this period's goals 5. Goals for next period: 2-3 measurable goals 6. Career development notes 7. Rating: [EXCEEDS / MEETS / PARTIALLY MEETS / DOES NOT MEET] with justification Employee information: - Name and role: [NAME, ROLE] - Review period: [TIMEFRAME] - Key achievements: [LIST] - Areas of strength: [LIST] - Areas to improve: [LIST] - Goals set last period: [LIST WITH OUTCOMES]
Example Output
A 400-word performance review with 3 evidence-backed strength examples, 2 direct development areas with specific behavioral changes requested, SMART goals for next period, and a 'Meets Expectations' rating with a clear justification paragraph.
FAQ
Which AI model is best for Write a Performance Review?
Claude Sonnet 4 — writes balanced, honest reviews that are constructive rather than vague.
How do I use the Write a Performance Review prompt?
Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). A 400-word performance review with 3 evidence-backed strength examples, 2 direct development areas with specific behavioral changes requested, SMART goals for next period, and a 'Meets Expectations' rating with a clear justification paragraph.
Model Recommendation
Claude Sonnet 4 — writes balanced, honest reviews that are constructive rather than vague.