How are performance reviews decided?
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The Unwritten Rule: What's often true about ratings at large companies?
They're relative, calibrated against peers. Some companies use or used forced distributions, like GE's "vitality curve", so ratings compare you to others. Source: Wikipedia – Vitality curve
Who Decides: Who shapes your final rating?
Other managers in calibration, not only your boss. In calibration, managers who barely know you weigh in, so visibility outside your team matters. Source: Wikipedia – Vitality curve
How to Play It: How do you play it?
Make your work visible beyond your own manager. Demos, written updates and cross-team help mean other managers recognize your name. Source: Wikipedia – Performance appraisal