I have just started a new job and written a report and a 2 page
powerpoint presentation and received feedback on both reports.
On the word report, I received positive feedback but the boss had noted she had changed some spelling errors. I was a bit miffed and compared her version to mine and saw no change. On the powerpoint presentation, I received the same feedback but this time she said she changed 2 spelling errors. I asked her what they were but she couldn't remember as she changed them as she was going through the document.
I am now a feeling a bit paranoid as this is the first time I have received this kind of 'direct' feedback. I think it may just be her style (she is dutch and they tend to be direct!) but I am not sure or am i making a mountian out of a molehill? Should I continue as is and just accept the feedback and move on as there was no change to what I had written or the format?
2006-10-26 09:46:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Accept the feedback, and run a spellchecker on your work before submission to the boss, next time. While you probably didn't make any errors the first time around, with either project, it's also possible there's an "industry specific" or customized spellchecker on her document checking program, which could have caused a "false positive."
Even though you're probably correct, it would be prudent at this stage of the working relationship to just absorb the critiques, and make double sure your spellchecker is working.
2006-10-26 09:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by Patricia G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are making a mountain out of a molehill. Sometimes spelling changes are as simple as removal of extra spaces or correcting grammatical errors.
If you are getting positive feedback, and she indicated she only made minor changes - that is a good day. Lighten up. Be proud of your good work and move on. If she didn't like it, she would have said that your content was off, or you had major errors. If bosses don't show you the changes they make, usually they are content - even pleased - with your work.
Work is a collaborative effort and there is going to be a lot bigger fish to fry than trying to figure out what spelling errors you made.
2006-10-26 16:53:03 · answer #2 · answered by Marcella G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your still finding your feet so say nothing this time.
Accept the positive feedback and go with the flo. If this kind of situation arises again, you may be in a better position to say something.
We can't all be perfect all the time :-)
2006-10-26 16:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by MISS B.ITCH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is your boss telling you what she expects. It may not make much sense to you, but go with the flow unless it gets excessive. This is a great learning opportunity for you to know the company's style and incorporate it into your own (since that seems to be what they want.) Don't fret unless you really start to feel she is coming down on you. Best of luck!
2006-10-26 16:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by Skanky McSkankypants 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you ask for documented changes the next time. If she marks up a draft, keep it for future reference. And make sure her changes are in the final product.
2006-10-26 16:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Arnold M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just accept it and thank her,even if you dont see any change,but if it keeps happening then ask her to show you the changes,and make a copy for yourself,before you give it to her.
2006-10-26 16:50:11 · answer #6 · answered by shepardman1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let the first one slide.. if it happens again id say something
2006-10-26 16:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by Dee G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd let it go.
2006-10-26 16:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by Jane W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋