That's always a tough one but this is how I would handle it.

There is always something new to be learned. Whether it helps you directly in your day-to-day tasks or is something that will give you further insight.

If you aren't taking courses, whether it's online or your own research, I would put that.

Something to the effect of, "As a (your job here) there are situations where I would benefit from training related to (whatever your responsibilities are). This type of training would allow me to better (whatever it is you do or want to do in the future) by (describe what this training would do to assist in your job).

It can be something directly related to your work tasks, communication skills, technical writing, office products, systems knowledge, etc.

It would show you have incentive and at the same time you're not saying you need specific work in a certain area.

Try wording you answer into something that you are currently working to improve and and are seeing better results because of it and intend to keep working on it.

Maybe something like:

"I've always been a great multi-tasker with so many projects going at once and meeting the required deadlines. Recently I've broken the work down into manageable units with a set schedule and I am seeing better results because of it. I like my new system and I intend to keep working on this to improve even more."

I'm good at this stuff but you need to give me some idea of what you do.

Thank you both! I think I spent so much time thinking about it that my brain got stuck. Thank you for helping me unstick it!

tt be sure not to actually say you do anything wrong :) It's one of those trick questions that you have to trick right back. Like "What are three of your weaknesses?" You want to say, "When focused on a project I am often so interested in seeing it completed that I forget to take my breaks or lunch". Etc.

I always hated writing my own review...lazy bosses ask for this (I don't care what you say, it's what all my lazy bosses did...the good ones wrote it and then asked for my comments).

You could take this as an opportunity to ask them to communicate better with you by saying something like "I don't ask often enough for feedback on XYZ from my direct supervisor. With more feedback I could perhaps preform at an even higher level than I do now" (Or in english...if you'd tell me what the hell you want from me I'd actually do it dummy) :oP

Umm use version one if you do take that track LOL

I do my own evaluation and the supervisor also does one. We compare them and talk about the differences.

I think they're a waste of time. If I'm not doing something right or not working fast enough, tell me about it and I'll correct it. Offer me OJT to improve my skills.

I've always worked in public schools. About 10 years ago my district started wasting time and money with this junk. I always refused to play. My reviews then had to be written by my principal. He or she always gave me excellent reviews, and a caution to be more cooperative in the future regarding reviews! On my last review, when the new principal insisted I make a comment on his review, I wrote only that I agreed with everything he said about my work. I've never heard anything about it.

Sherry

I hit submit too soon.

I know my personal snotty review policy isn't helping you at all, ttodd. I guess if you really have to do it, say only things that won't hurt you, like the others have posted.

Sherry

I'm in HR (yes, shocking!), so this hits home for me. I DO NOT like how that question is worded. The only thing I can think of is to set goals--that way you're not saying you are bad at anything. "In the coming year, I would like to continue to xxx, learn more about xxx, and xxx."