This should be a summary of the employee's performance during the past year. The overall rating should be in general agreement with the individual ratings. For example, if you rate an employee as fully satisfactory on each of the individual performance factor, their overall rating cannot be excellent or outstanding. It should be fully satisfactory. The use of +/- relative to the overall rating is prohibited.

Comments again should clarify how the employee demonstrated these factors in the accomplishment of their major duties and responsibilities.

Please Note:  An overall rating of either unsatisfactory or outstanding MUST be accompanied by a written, detailed justification for the rating. In eAppraisal, you will not be able to complete the evaluation without the justification. Remember, you are rating performance not the person.  This justification must be clear and specific. It should not focus on the employee's personal attributes or personality.