Responding to Feedback on the Job Responding to Feedback on the Job Tips for Responding to Feedback From Your Supervisor From time to time, your employer will want to give you feedback on your progress and performance at work. But occasionally, your supervisor will let you know something didn't go well. You may instinctively become defensive, feeling like you're being blamed.
Negative feedback can be a valuable opportunity to learn how to do things better next time.
Here's how to respond and benefit from it. Listen to your employer's feedback. Pay attention to the content, not the tone. Summarize what you hear your supervisor saying to show that you understand what's being said, even if you don't agree with it. Acknowledge whatever part of the situation you're responsible for.