How to Respond to a Good Performance Review (Samples You Can Use)

If you’ve received a good performance review, I’m sure you’re feeling like you’re on cloud nine.

And so you should; it shows that your hard work is being recognized.

Once you’ve come down from the clouds, the right thing to do is to respond to the comments you’ve received in your review.

Here are 20 examples and samples of how you can respond to a good performance review:

How to Respond to a Good Performance Review Samples

1. “Thank you for the positive review. I am grateful for your recognition of my efforts and accomplishment. I will continue to strive for excellence in all that I do.”
2. “Thank you for recognizing my achievements! It is always a pleasure to receive recognition from someone I respect. I look forward to continuing to work hard and working with you towards greater success in the coming year.”
3. “I am honored to receive such a positive review from you. I appreciate your feedback and will continue striving for excellence in all that I do.”
4. “It means a lot to me to have your support and appreciation. I hope to continue growing and making an even greater contribution in the future.”
5. “I am thrilled that you have noticed my hard work and dedication. I will continue to strive for excellence in all that I do.”
6. “Thank you for this recognition of my efforts. I take great pride in my work and look forward to more successes in the future.”
7. “I am humbled by your positive review, and thank you for acknowledging my accomplishments. I will continue to work hard and strive for excellence in all that I do.”
8. “Thank you for the glowing review. It is an honor to receive this recognition from you, and it motivates me to always give my best.”
9. “I am grateful for your kind words and appreciate your support. I will continue to work hard and make sure I am doing my best.”
10. “I am deeply humbled by your positive review. It is an honor to receive such recognition from someone I admire. I will continue to work hard and strive for excellence in all that I do.”
11. “Thank you for the encouraging words. It means a lot to me to receive this recognition from you and I will continue striving for excellence in all that I do.”
12. “I am truly honored to receive such a positive review. Your words mean so much to me and remind me of why I love my job. I look forward to continuing to work hard and make an even greater contribution in the future.” 
13. “I am so thankful for your kind words and recognition. I will continue to work hard and make sure I’m doing my best.”
14. “Thank you for the positive feedback! Your words mean a lot to me, and I look forward to continuing our journey together towards success.”
15. “I am grateful for the positive review, and thank you for recognizing my efforts. I am motivated to continue working hard and making an even greater contribution in the future.”
16. “I am thrilled to receive such a glowing review, and thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me and motivates me to do my best.”
17. “I am honored that you have noticed my hard work and dedication. I look forward to continuing to strive for excellence in all that I do.”
18. “This positive review is truly appreciated, and thank you for your kind words. I am motivated by this recognition and will continue to work hard towards achieving success in the coming year.”
19. “I am deeply humbled by your positive review, and thank you for acknowledging my efforts. I look forward to continuing to strive for excellence in all that I do.”
20. “Your words are truly inspiring, and I am so grateful for your recognition. I will continue working hard and making an even greater contribution in the future.”

Related content:
Here is how to thank an employer for a positive performance evaluation;
Examples of ‘thank you’ notes to show your boss you appreciate them and thank them after leaving;

Tips when Responding to A Favorable Performance Review

When writing or sending a response to a good performance review, here are 5 tips that’ll help ensure you get the right message across:

1. Show appreciation: Express your gratitude and thank the reviewer sincerely for their kind words.

2. Acknowledge accomplishments: Highlight your achievements, and make sure to emphasize that you have taken note of the reviewer’s feedback.

3. Be humble: Keep your response humble and don’t be boastful. Acknowledge that you still have a lot more to learn and areas to improve upon.

4. Remain motivated: Use the review to stay inspired and motivated. Let the reviewer know that you are determined to continue working hard and striving for excellence.

5. Look ahead: Make it clear that you are looking forward to continuing the journey, and achieving even greater success in the future – and back that up with your actions!

Also, the important things to remember here are that a; it only takes a few minutes to send a response, and b; it’s better to send something rather than nothing.

So, if you’re really stuck for words or you’re stressing over something in particular, just write what comes to mind and send that.

It’ll be well-received and it’s better to acknowledge your performance review and let your supervisor/manager know that you appreciate it.

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