Build a compelling self-assessment and track your career trajectory
Answer each section thoughtfully. Use specific numbers and metrics wherever possible.
Chester analyzes your inputs and generates a polished self-assessment, achievement highlights, growth framing, SMART goals, strategic questions, and raise/promotion talking points.
Input your recent work and get organized talking points for your review meeting.
Most companies use a 3-5 point scale. Here is what each level typically looks like.
| Rating | What It Means | Example Behaviors |
|---|---|---|
| Exceeds Expectations | Consistently delivers above and beyond role requirements. Impact is visible across the team or organization. | Shipped 3 major features vs. 2 planned. Mentored peers without being asked. Identified and resolved a systemic issue saving $50K annually. |
| Meets Expectations | Reliably delivers on all assigned work at the expected quality level. A solid, dependable contributor. | Completed all sprint commitments. Met quarterly OKRs. Participated actively in team processes. Delivered projects on time. |
| Partially Meets | Delivers on most responsibilities but has gaps in some areas. Needs improvement in specific skills or consistency. | Missed 1-2 key deadlines. Quality inconsistent on complex tasks. Required more guidance than expected for level. Met some but not all goals. |
| Below Expectations | Significant gaps in performance. Requires a performance improvement plan and close management. | Repeatedly missed deadlines. Work quality requires frequent rework. Disengaged from team processes. Core responsibilities not being met. |
Be honest with yourself. Click to rate 1-5 stars for each dimension.
Log wins throughout the year so you never forget what you accomplished come review time.
Record your review results to track your trajectory over time.
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