Week 5: Post 1

 During my mid-term performance review at WillowTree, I had the opportunity to reflect on my performance and receive feedback from my mentor. The review focused on how well I aligned myself with the company values and provided a general performance reflection.

Personally, I have never had difficulties with self-evaluations as it is simply discussing my own achievements. However, when it came to considering how I had embodied the company values in my work, I found myself stumped. This directed self-reflection forced me to think deeply about the effort I had put forth at WillowTree. Through this process, I realized that while it was challenging to write about, I could easily provide concrete examples of situations where I had displayed the company values.

The mentor evaluations differed slightly, as I was ranked as exceeding, meeting, or not meeting expectations for each company value. Alongside the rankings, my mentor provided a paragraph of explanations to support their assessment. We engaged in light conversations about each value, and I was thrilled to hear that I was meeting and even exceeding expectations in most areas. This acknowledgment of my efforts was truly gratifying and motivated me to continue striving for excellence during the remainder of my internship.

Perhaps the most valuable lesson I learned from the review was recognizing my ability to quickly grasp new concepts and my eagerness to contribute my own work to the codebase. These strengths have been instrumental in my success as an intern, enabling me to actively make meaningful contributions to our project.

Looking back on the mid-term performance review, I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on my progress and receive constructive feedback. It has not only highlighted areas where I have excelled but has also identified areas for further growth. Armed with this knowledge, I am more motivated than ever to continue pushing myself and delivering exceptional work for WillowTree.