Can I show potential employers a recent appraisal?

Can I show potential employers a recent appraisal?

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Beknown

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Monday 20th October 2014
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I have a paper copy of a recent appraisal recently with my manager and then my managing director, in writing they have both written that I am extremely talented and a valuable asset to the company, etc…

As I am looking for a new job, I was wondering it there would ever be the opportunity in which I could use this appraisal to my benefit? I suppose, kind of like a reference?

Now the obvious answer is no because it’s an internal document and showing it to anyone would show a lack of integrity, however if asked if my current employer is happy with me what is to stop me simply reciting it from memory?

Strange question maybe, but points of view appreciated.