AI Prompts for Performance Review
Help me write the [strengths / growth areas] section of a performance review. Here are specific real examples of their work and the outcomes: [describe 2-3 real examples in detail, in your own words]. Turn these into clear, specific review language -- not generic praise or criticism that could apply to anyone.
Performance review language needs real, specific examples behind it — asking for generic “feedback” with no actual examples produces boilerplate praise or criticism that could apply to almost anyone on the team.
What this produces
Performance review language built around the specific examples and outcomes you provide, covering both strengths and concrete, actionable growth areas — rather than generic feedback with no real substance.
Variations
Two ready-to-copy versions for different review sections.
Help me write the strengths section of a performance review. Here are specific examples of their work: [describe 2-3 real examples and outcomes in detail]. Turn these into clear, specific review language — not generic praise like “great team player” that could describe anyone.
Help me write a growth areas section for a performance review. Here’s the specific pattern I’ve noticed: [describe the real situation, e.g. “project updates often come late, causing planning issues”]. Phrase this constructively but clearly, with a concrete suggestion for improvement.
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FAQ
Can AI write my whole performance review for me?
Treat it as a drafting tool for specific sections built from real examples you provide — the substance and judgment about what to say should still come from you.
How do I phrase a growth area without sounding harsh?
Pair the specific observation with a concrete, forward-looking suggestion — this reads as constructive rather than purely critical, and gives the person something actionable.
Should I use the exact same language for every employee?
No — each review should reflect that specific person’s real work; reusing generic phrases across multiple reviews is exactly what this approach is meant to avoid.
