Developers Performance Expectations

If you’re perceived as a hard worker, it doesn’t matter what you do behind the scenes.

In a remote job, you want to be perceived as someone who meets expectations. A strategy to achieve a positive perception (and outcome) is accomplished by setting *your* own goals with your manager.

Understand when the review cycle starts and ends

Set and time your goals for the review cycle. Usually, people set goals for the year, but keep in mind you’re evaluated on review cycles. In the 30–60 day window, you should set goals with your boss if that’s not already done.

Communicate Often And Early.

Good communicators, always over-communicate. They are perceived to be in control, even though what’s said is the same message, repeated many times.

Identify what needs to be done, communicate that as your goals, and execute to meet them.

Instead of going into the conversation by asking what their expectations are, set and communicate them to your manager. Don’t ask what your boss’s expectations are — set them yourself.