Hi,
In MBB (at least in BCG) there are a couple of things happens in regards to your peformance but mind you this could vary slightly in different office:
- If you are in a project < 4 weeks than you will get an impression memo
- If you are in a project >4weeks and approximately < 3-4 months you got a full appprisal after every project
- If you are in a project > 4 months you got performance appraisal every 3 months
You must push for a regular catch up with your Career Advisor / Mentor to discuss your performance within the period (quarterly / after every project). Usually your mentor will discuss with the Project Leader(s) of your project in that period regarding your performance
During each discussion you will be informed how you performed and what are the development needs you need to address in the next project.
It is okay to start in the low end of the performance rating but if you demonstrate improvement over time in addressing your development needs until you meet the standard of that position then you will be in a good position during promotion.
If you start in the low end of performance rating and demonstrated improvement overtime but not yet meeting the standard then you might get an extension to prove yourself before "up or out" decision is taken
If you demonstrate declining trend or no improvement you are basically in trouble and will be councel out (advised to find another job)
The best thing is of course to be consistently demonstrate a performance at the high end of the rating.
Hope this helps :)
(editiert)