Making the most of your experience
Supervisor feedback loops
Receiving and applying feedback as a student employee
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for learning at work. At ASU, your student employment experience is designed to help you grow the skills and confidence that connect to your future goals. Creating a feedback loop with your supervisor means you’re not only receiving input, you’re using it to improve, reflect, and demonstrate growth over time.
Why feedback loops matter
- They help you understand what’s going well and where to improve.
- They build trust and open communication with your supervisor.
- They give you practice receiving feedback the way professionals do — a skill valued by every employer.
- They connect your daily work to ASU’s Work+ shared outcomes: increased career readiness, enriched working and learning relationships, and improved confidence in articulating transferable skills.
Understanding the feedback loop
Think of feedback as an ongoing cycle between you and your supervisor
1 Receive feedback
2 Reflect and ask questions
3 Apply changes
4 Follow up
Evaluating how feedback is working
Ask yourself regularly:
- Am I more confident in this task than before?
- Have I noticed any positive changes in my work quality or communication?
- Has my relationship with my supervisor improved?
If you’re unsure, ask your supervisor for input; feedback loops are about conversation, not evaluation.