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Performance appraisal survey template

Prepare a clear review conversation with this performance appraisal survey template. Ask about agreed goals, work examples, progress, and support for the next review period.

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Questions to consider for your performance appraisal survey

Use these questions as suggestions when editing your copy. Keep the ones that fit your purpose and add any details your process needs.

  • Which goals are being reviewed?
  • What examples show progress and areas for improvement?
  • What support or priorities should be agreed next?

How to use the responses

Use the answers alongside work evidence and clear expectations. Discuss context with the employee and record practical goals rather than relying on a rating alone.

How to customize and share this template

  1. Define the role, review period, and skills or responsibilities the questions cover.
  2. Ask for observable examples alongside ratings. Keep the criteria clear and give the respondent space to explain relevant context or support needs.
  3. Decide who will review the answers and discuss them with the person involved. Use the review to agree practical next steps and a time to revisit progress.

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Use consistent review questions

Edit the wording, rating choices, and descriptions around the responsibilities being reviewed. Use the same meaning for each point on a scale.

Keep examples beside ratings

Combine choice questions with open text so reviewers can describe the work behind a score and suggest a useful next step.

Organize the review process

Read responses in Youform or connect Google Sheets. Decide who needs access and how the answers will support the review conversation.

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Frequently asked questions

How is a performance appraisal different from ongoing feedback?
An appraisal reviews a defined period and agreed goals. Ongoing feedback happens during the work so people can adjust before the formal review.
Can I customize this survey template?
Yes. Choose Use this template to make your own copy in Youform. Edit the questions and colors, review the whole flow, then share a link or embed it on your website. See Youform plans for advanced features.
Should a review rely on ratings alone?
No. Ask for examples and consider the role, agreed goals, and circumstances. A rating is a prompt for discussion, not a complete explanation of someone's work.
What should happen after the review form is completed?
Discuss the answers, agree specific development or support actions, and set a follow-up date. Keep decisions and responsibilities clear so the review leads to something useful.

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