
Advice Seeker: Dear April,
I was recently hired at a new job and I'm really enjoying it so far. The only problem is, I have no idea if my bosses are happy with my job performance so far and rarely ever get feedback. It's frustrating because I don't know what areas I need to improve on. How can I figure out where I stand with my job performance?
Sincerely,
Office Newbie
Dear Office Newbie,
How can new hires keep on top of where they stand?
Most people can tell if they're doing a good job because they get positive feedback and/or things run smoothly. However, there are companies where feedback is not a normal part of the process or else feedback is measured and monthly or bi-monthly or annually.
If you're not sure, ask. "How am I doing?" is a great way to start.