As a Junior IC
How comfortable am I developing code and debugging issues?
Could I give a presentation about my team?
Do I know who to contact if I’m not sure how to solve a problem (besides my mentor)?
Did I release a project end-to-end that required me to do more than coding?
As a Senior IC
Has another team around the company changed what they’re working on based on my actions?
How strong is my opinion regarding my team’s product goals and technical investments?
Do I have context around the challenges of my peers (even though it’s not my responsibility)?
Has another engineer on the team surprised me by taking care of a tricky incident without my involvement?
As a Manager
Did my reports demonstrate an expanded scope of impact? Is it easy to justify their promotions?
Did my level of ownership and responsibilities increase in the last year? If so, was it situational or did I seek out those opportunities?
Is there a clear choice for an individual who could take over my responsibilities?
My group drove a lot of impact these past two quarters—is it because my teams have grown or is it because I’ve driven innovations to make my teams more effective?