58 Self-Evaluation Phrases for Communication Skills

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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

1. Has clear, direct, and concise writing

2. Says more by saying less

3. Presents in a very organized manner

4. Adapts communication style to avoid information overload and/or provide additional information when needed

5. Is the go-to person when others need help with communicating difficult or sensitive information

6. Writes without grammatical errors

7. Is a superb public speaker

8. Creates reports, presentation decks, and documentation that is consistently outstanding

9. Thinks before speaking

10. Very comfortable presenting in front of groups and large audiences

11. Tells compelling or captivating stories

12. Keeps email messages on target and to the point

13. Is known as the company wordsmith

14. Reads the audiences’ body language well

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Excellent Communication Skills

1. Has raised the department’s writing to a new level

2. Has an outstanding vocabulary without overdoing it

3. Can read subtle cues and body language

4. Always provides the perfect level of detail

5. Sets the standard for excellent writing

6. Selects the appropriate writing style for different readers and situations

7. Generates a great deal of interest when speaking

8. Is smooth without being slick

9. Proofreads carefully

10. Is a gifted writer

11. Carefully crafts all writing

12. Is an excellent writing coach

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Competent Communication Skills

1. Is comfortable with writing projects

2. Doesn’t talk for the sake of talking

3. Avoids excessive jargon

4. Is a good listener

5. Writes with few grammatical errors

6. Prepares before presentations

7. Uses words effectively

8. Can communicate with employees at all levels

9. Speaks and writes clearly and informatively

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Marginal Communication Skills

1. Uses a writing style that can be difficult to understand

2. Writes or provides too much detail

3. Writing lacks detail and specificity

4. Doesn’t provide enough detail

5. Hasn’t shown interest in becoming a better writer

6. Avoids or procrastinates on projects that require writing

7. Doesn’t listen carefully, affecting communication

8. Uses an informal style for formal written business communications

9. Communicates in an unclear manner

10. Speaks without organizing thoughts first

11. Needs to listen more and talk less

Self-Evaluation Phrases for Unsatisfactory Communication Skills

1. Tends to ramble

2. Takes a long time to make a point

3. Writes with grammatical errors and typos

4. Isn’t aware of others’ body language and cues

5. Unaware of their own body language

6. Mumbles their words

7. Writing always needs significant editing

8. Doesn’t listen

9. Ignores punctuation

10. Uses inappropriate or informal terms and expressions

11. Uses the wrong word choice

12. Writes in a rushed manner