Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Week 7 EOC: How to Evaluate Employee Performance in 15 Easy Steps

What did you learn? I learned that Chad is actually a very good student and truly cares about his time here at The Art Institute. He wants to make sure he is getting the best education for his money. He feels that by being the best student he can be, he receives the best education the school can provide. I also learned that giving evaluations to someone you don’t know can be challenging because you have no way to tell if they are being honest in their responses. However, I am confident that Chad was honest in his answers because we have sat next to each other all quarter and there is no reason for him to lie.

What caught you by surprise? Nothing really caught me by surprise about the situation because I have been through many employee evaluations before. I have actually helped evaluate some employee’s when I was a supervisor at Starbuck’s.

How prepared were you? In this instance I wasn’t that prepared because I didn’t know anything about Chad going into it other than he is a culinary major and is generally very pleasant to work next to in class. I didn’t really feel the need to be more prepared when giving answers though because I have nothing to hide and am actually quite proud of my own achievements in school.

Evaluate the individual members of your group. Chad is very laid back and doesn’t have any issues with dealing with stressful situations. He’s serious about his education and strives to improve his performance as he progresses through his time at the Art Institute. Rebecca is getting ready to graduate and only has 2 weeks of school left. She is excited to be done with her education and can’t wait to see what life has intended for her after school. She is focused on her portfolio and getting good grades in her last quarter.

By name, how did they participate? Rebecca was very forthcoming with information about herself and Chad was very direct and to the point with his answers. She could not contain her excitement to be done with school and it was very evident that she is a little stressed about the whole situation. I think the experience helped her to relax a little in a very stressful time.

Do you think they (by name) could be viable candidates for a real job? Explain. Rebecca is going to do great in whatever career she decides to pursue. She is driven and hard working. She is professional and she’s very knowledgeable in her field of study. She will be reliable and go beyond the expectations of her employer. Chad is someone I would definitely hire as well. He is dependable, excited about his future, and willing to work. He is doing well in his classes and is passionate about what he is studying. He will make a great professional in his field when he graduates.

Would you want them to represent your school in a job interview situation as a graduate of The Art Institute? Rebecca is so personable and articulate that I know she would be a great person to interview as a graduate of the school. She is also very honest so she would tell the truth about the school, the good and the bad.

How could this experience be improved for you? For the class? This experience was great as it was but maybe only could have been improved if I knew more about Chad going into it.

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