A developmental guide for supervisors
Purpose of evaluation
Unlike traditional performance reviews, evaluations for working learners should:
Supervising and developing working learners
Evaluating working learners
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Emphasize growth and reflection
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Recognize achievements and contributions
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Provide clear, constructive feedback
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Identify transferable skills and future development areas
Working learners are early-career professionals.
Use evaluation as:
Developmental focus area
These are the core skills that help working learners succeed in their roles and prepare for future opportunities. Use these as a framework for evaluating and coaching growth.
| Competency | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Career & Self-Development | Sets goals, seeks feedback, shows initiative, reflects on strengths and areas to grow |
| Communication | Shares ideas clearly, asks questions, practices professional written and verbal communication |
| Critical Thinking | Solves problems, analyzes situations, asks thoughtful questions, makes decisions using good |
| Leadership | Takes ownership, motivates peers, models professionalism, helps guide others or lead tasks |
| Professionalism | Demonstrates reliability, integrity, time management, accountability, and respectful behavior |
| Teamwork | Collaborates effectively, listens actively, supports peers, works toward shared goals |
| Technology | Uses tools relevant to the role (e.g., Google Suite, Zoom, spreadsheets), learns new tech as needed |