Write a Performance Review for Any Employee

Write a balanced, constructive performance review for an employee in the role of [JOB TITLE] covering the period [TIME PERIOD]. Use the following input about their performance: [PASTE NOTES / EXAMPLES HERE]. The review should

include:

1) Overall performance summary (2-3 sentences, honest and fair)
2) Key strengths — 3 specific examples of what they did well and the impact
3) Areas for improvement — 2-3 specific, actionable areas with suggested next steps (not vague criticism)
4) Goal progress — brief assessment of whether they met last period goals
5) Goals for next period — 2-3 SMART goals
6) Overall rating: Exceeds / Meets / Below expectations with one-sentence justification. Tone: professional, direct, and growth-oriented