Mid year review due? Turn six months of work into proof.
Most review prep fails because people start with feelings. Start with receipts instead. Your manager needs work they can remember, numbers they can check, and a clear ask for the second half of the year.
The mid year review template
1. The result: What changed because you were involved?
2. The proof: Which number, date, customer, teammate, or project record backs it up?
3. The habit: What did you do often enough that it counts as a pattern, not a lucky week?
4. The ask: What do you want next: clearer ownership, a raise conversation, promotion scope, or better feedback?
Copy this example
I took over the renewal handoff after we missed two account updates in March. I built one tracker, added owners for each customer, and moved the Friday chase-up into a 10 minute check. The support team now has one place to see status before calls. For the next six months, I want to own the account health notes and report risks earlier.
If you do not have a number, use a before and after. Managers remember fewer fire drills, fewer repeated questions, shorter handoffs, and clearer ownership.
Three review lines to avoid
- "I helped the team a lot." Say which team, with what, and what changed.
- "I worked hard under pressure." Name the pressure and the result.
- "I want a promotion." Tie the ask to scope you already handled.
If you want the shorter path
The BragBox Performance Review Prep Kit gives you prompts, examples, and a cleaner way to sort rough notes before the meeting. It costs £24 and is delivered through Payhip.
Get the £24 prep kitNot sure whether you need the £19 tracker, the £24 prep kit, or the £27 guide? Use the BragBox review tools page first. If the meeting is tomorrow, use the 40 minute review plan. If the review is tied to a warning, read the PIP response template first.