We encourage you and your supervisor to discuss job performance and goals on an informal, day-to-day basis. Formal performance evaluations are done at the end of your introductory period for any new job. The introductory period is a time for you and your supervisor to talk about your job responsibilities and the performance requirements of the new job. In addition, you and your supervisor will have formal performance evaluations to discuss your work and goals, to identify and correct weaknesses, and to encourage and recognize your strengths.