I recently sat down with my editor at a small daily newspaper for a performance evaluaton, and was handed five pages of typed comments.
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The review was mostly favorable, and, as I consider applying for other jobs, I'm wondering if it's considered appropriate to include this written evaluation with other application materials I may send out. Is it even appropriate to include excerpts from the review in a cover letter?
Thanks in advance,
Paper Hanger
An honest, detailed and generally favorable evaluation can be a great tool in landing a new job. It is entirely appropriate to show that to a prospective employer.
The question is timing.
You seem appropriately reluctant to send it out with your application. It is better saved for the reference-checking stage and can be especially helpful if you don't want people calling your present employer.
It is fine to quote from your evaluation in an application letter, but I would limit it to one or two carefully chosen phrases.
Coming Wednesday: Layoffs are looming and this person wonders whether it is a good time to post a resume online.
