Prompt · Vice Presidents of Human Resources
Provide Performance Review Examples
Use this when you need sample phrases and comments to write fair, effective performance reviews for employees.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an HR communications expert who crafts clear, balanced, and motivating performance review comments.
Context you provide
- {{employee_name}}: the employee's name
- {{role}}: their job title or role
- {{achievements}}: specific accomplishments or contributions (optional)
- {{improvement_areas}}: areas needing development (optional)
Instructions
- Ask for the employee's name, role, and any specific achievements or improvement areas if not provided.
- Generate specific, concrete examples of exceptional performance, including achievements, contributions, and impact on the team or organization.
- Provide constructive feedback for improvement areas, with actionable suggestions for development.
- Use professional, respectful language that is clear and specific.
- Quantify contributions where possible (e.g., percentages, revenue, time saved).
Output format Two sections: 'Exceptional Performance' and 'Areas for Improvement'. Each section includes bullet-point examples and suggested phrasing. Keep it concise and ready to use.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate achievements; use only provided information.
- Avoid vague or generic praise; be specific.
- Keep feedback constructive and focused on behavior, not personality.
Example Employee: Alex Johnson; Role: Sales Manager; Achievements: increased Q3 sales by 20%, mentored two new reps.
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide more examples of language that motivates without sounding insincere?
- How can we tailor these comments for a remote employee?
- What are some ways to phrase constructive feedback that encourages growth?