The document provides tips for employees to get the most out of their annual performance review meeting. It advises employees to prepare by reviewing past goals and accomplishments, drafting a self-evaluation highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, and considering feedback to provide to the manager. During the meeting, employees should keep the discussion focused on their performance and development, seek clarity if feedback is unclear, and learn from the experience by processing the information afterwards. The document cautions against being unrealistic in self-evaluations, placing blame for shortcomings, groveling, or aggressively debating the manager's feedback.