TIPS TO KEEP YOUR JOB

It’s important to work hard to keep your job and to succeed at your job. Demonstrate soft skills = workplace skills Soft skills include:

o Personal qualitieso Habits o Social graces that make individuals good employees and compatible with coworkers

These skills help you keep your job and succeed on the job

Workplace (soft) skills help you:

1. Communicate on the jobo Having self-control at all timeso Telephone etiquetteo Showing patienceo Written communication

2. Maintain professionalismo Starting work on timeo Dressing appropriatelyo Knowing how long to socialize with coworkers on the job

3. Problem solving and critical thinkingo Listening to other person’s viewpointo Having reasoning skillso Implementing a solution to a problem

4. Maintain a safe and healthy work environmento Keep work area cleano Following health and safety policies and procedures

5. Demonstrate work ethics and behavioro Taking responsibility for your actionso Being willing to learno Being prepared for work

6. Maintain interpersonal relationshipso Actively listening to your boss or coworkerso Allowing others to speak their viewpoint without them feeling threatened by you

7. Work as a member of a teamo Ask your boss for your next assignment when you complete a task or assignmento Having a positive attitude

Tips to Keep Your Job and to Succeed at Your Job 1

o Accepting direction (includes criticism)

MAINTAING POSITIVE WORKPLACE SKILLS WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED AT YOUR CAREER.

Many businesses determine the job performance of employees on a regular basis by evaluating workplace skills, attitude, behavior, assignment completion and ability to perform job duties.

TIPS TO DO WELL AT YOUR NEW JOB

Arrive at work on time every day. Complete your employer’s assignments as scheduled with high quality work. Follow your employer’s instructions carefully and ask questions if you do not understand what

you are supposed to be doing. Show initiative by completing assignments on time and help your coworkers complete their

tasks. Be positive at work and be willing to take constructive criticism as a learning experience. Be pleasant and polite to customers and coworkers and supervisors.

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