Dear Archana,
Technically " Probation" means testing / trial before being "considered" / confirmed. So there are possibilities of positive / negative responses ! However , do not be afraid !
Did you have any feedback from your boss mid term ! My sincere advice to you that please go to your boss thoroughly prepared on the following lines:
1. Go back to your diary and check out your " major contribution" which you have done throughout your probation period! Do not focus on " activities " but on your " contribution" & make a list of them. Focus on lead time / customer feedbacks, make note of all measurable aspects......
2. Recollect, whatever your boss had give positive feedback / remarks on those occasions ' make a note of them.
3. Any good feedback in writing on any mail , check it out !
4. Even if there are no issues on your performance, there could be issues on your confirmation due to the current slowdown where all large & small Orgns have been adversely affected ! Hold your breath.....this reason can be justifiable by the Mgt / it could be a Mgt policy matter, where even your boss cannot make an acception !
5.However, you need to counter this proactively through your networking skills and approach your boss taking him/ her into confidence. Ask him for a feedback on your performance good & poor and convince him with logical reasoning from your above preparation on your contributions !
6. Golden rule ....do not threaten your boss or make any adverse comments on leaving the Co. ( remember the situation out there in other Cos are / could be even worse!) have a "dailogue " & not an argument.....Listen with respect and reply with logical reasoning only!
7.Ask him / her ,the future career plans for you. If it suits you fine , if not , wait and watch for better opportunities after six months until the economic situation improves all around!
8. Remember, do not be a "Yes Sir / Madam" person either.......keep your cards close to yourself ........know your worth , make your own Swot analysis and chart your own career ....six months later !......have some patience & remain cool & composed during your meeting !
9.Read and & practise the "power of visualisation " before this important meeting .....it will certainly help you !
10. Always be positive & optimistic in life .....you have a long way to go !
Hope you will find this meaningfull & usefull !
ATB & Rgds
Santosh Minz