58 Self-Evaluation Phrases for Communication Skills

Jan 3

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Is it the dreaded self-evaluation season? Well, I can’t blame you. That pesky self-evaluation is hard to do.

First, you have to brag about your accomplishments. If you find that hard to do, you’re not the only one. If all of us were good at promoting our work, we probably won’t have any friends…because who likes to hang out with a braggart?
Next, it’s very hard to find the right choice of words. Is speaking up at meetings noteworthy? How about pronouncing clearly?

As hard as the self-evaluation may be, this is not the time to rush through it. Your self-evaluation will be part of your permanent record. Your boss will see it, along with HR and your boss’ boss. And they will share what you’ve written, either verbatim or verbally, with their colleagues. And this group of individuals has immense power to determine your final performance rating, which impacts your compensation.

So don’t slack off on the self-evaluation. To help you set the record straight and look strong without exaggerating, I’ve picked my favorite self-evaluation phrases for communication skills below.

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Exceptional Communication Skills

Has clear, direct, and concise writing
Says more by saying less
Presents in a very organized manner
Adapts communication style to avoid information overload and/or provide additional information when needed
Is the go-to person when others need help with communicating difficult or sensitive information
Writes without grammatical errors
Is a superb public speaker
Creates reports, presentation decks, and documentation that is consistently outstanding
Thinks before speaking
Very comfortable presenting in front of groups and large audiences
Tells compelling or captivating stories
Keeps email messages on target and to the point
Is known as the company wordsmith
Reads the audiences’ body language well

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Excellent Communication Skills

Has raised the department’s writing to a new level
Has an outstanding vocabulary without overdoing it
Can read subtle cues and body language
Always provides the perfect level of detail
Sets the standard for excellent writing
Selects the appropriate writing style for different readers and situations
Generates a great deal of interest when speaking
Is smooth without being slick
Proofreads carefully
Is a gifted writer
Carefully crafts all writing
Is an excellent writing coach

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Competent Communication Skills

Is comfortable with writing projects
Doesn’t talk for the sake of talking
Avoids excessive jargon
Is a good listener
Writes with few grammatical errors
Prepares before presentations
Uses words effectively
Can communicate with employees at all levels
Speaks and writes clearly and informatively

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Marginal Communication Skills

Uses a writing style that can be difficult to understand
Writes or provides too much detail
Writing lacks detail and specificity
Doesn’t provide enough detail
Hasn’t shown interest in becoming a better writer
Avoids or procrastinates on projects that require writing
Doesn’t listen carefully, affecting communication
Uses an informal style for formal written business communications
Communicates in an unclear manner
Speaks without organizing thoughts first
Needs to listen more and talk less

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Unsatisfactory Communication Skills

Tends to ramble
Takes a long time to make a point
Writes with grammatical errors and typos
Isn’t aware of others’ body language and cues
Unaware of their own body language
Mumbles their words
Writing always needs significant editing
Doesn’t listen
Ignores punctuation
Uses inappropriate or informal terms and expressions
Uses the wrong word choice
Writes in a rushed manner