We use rating key from 0 to 5 and you can define any types of rating base on the key. Please find the below for some samples.

These rating key is from N/A, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The description or usage is user definable.

Generic Rating Key 1 5 Consistently Exceeding Expectations – reflects performance that is consistently exceptional on a continuing basis. 4 Frequently Exceeding Expectations – reflects performance that exceeds expectations on an intermittent but frequent basis. 3 Fully Meeting Expectations – reflects steady, competent performance (100% level). 2 Frequently Below Expectations – reflects performance that is regularly not meeting established standards. 1 Consistently Below Expectations – reflects performance that is consistently not meeting established standards.

Generic Rating Key 2 5 Significantly Above Target/Standard (i.e. exceptional) 4 Above Target/Standard 3 On Target/Standard (may include slight deviations plus or minus) 2 Below Target/Standard 1 Significantly Below Target/Standard (i.e. unacceptable)

Generic Competency Rating Key

5	Significantly Above Target/Standard. This competency was demonstrated in a way that sets an exceptional good example to others
4	Above Target/Standard. There were some instances where the appraisee clearly demonstrated extra effort and competency beyond the normal call of duty
3	On Target/Standard. The competency was displayed at a fairly high level (as per minimum position requirement) throughout the performance period. One or two instances of less serious under-achievement should still be viewed as deserving of a 3-rating. Rule: Consider (a) the seriousness of the under-achievement, (b) its frequency of occurrence, and (c) the length of the performance period
2	Below Target/Standard. There were some instances of under-achievement that cannot be viewed as small negative deviations from standard
1	Significantly Below Target/Standard. There were some serious and/or many deviations from standard

Exercising Core Competencies

5	Consistently exceeding expectations
4	Consistently meeting and occasionally exceeding expectations
3	Consistently meeting expectations
2	Meeting expectations
1	Needing guidance and coaching

Three-Point Rating Key

5	Significantly Above Target/Standard (i.e. exceptional)
4	N/A
3	On Target/Standard (may include slight deviations plus or minus)
2	N/A
1	Significantly Below Target/Standard (i.e. unacceptable)