EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Core and Sustainable Construction WHAT PERSONALITY

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Core and Sustainable Construction

WHAT PERSONALITY TRAITS DEFINE A GOOD TEAMMATE AND AN EFFECTIVE LEADER?

ABSENTEEISM AND TARDINESS The most common problems that contribute to delays on a job are absenteeism and tardiness. Absenteeism for work. Tardiness Time is a consistent failure to show up is arriving late for work is money!

SELF-PRESENTATION SKILLS Self-Presentation Skills are the way you speak, act, and interact with others. During an introduction, stand tall with confidence and smile. Look the person in the eye and make the connection with a firm handshake.

ADMIRABLE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Dependability Organizational Competence skills at skill level Helpful Honesty Professionalism Good grooming habits

DEPENDABILITY Being dependable means showing up for work on time, every day. Be willing to work hard and continue to learn new things

CONFLICT RESOLUTION Conflict Resolution is considered to be an important relationship skill. • Organize your thoughts and look at the situation objectively. Are you being reasonable? • Approach the supervisor with respect, not animosity. Be calm and clear in your statements. • Suggest changes or other ways to resolve the problem. • Accept and respect the decision. Be open-minded about it.

CONFLICT RESOLUTION (CONT. ) When resolving a conflict with a co-worker, it is best to first admit that there is a conflict.

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM Constructive criticism is one of the many ways that everyone learns on the job. It is not professional to offer constructive criticism if you cannot suggest an alternative method. Be thankful for it, especially when it is delivered in a thoughtful and helpful way.

SOCIAL ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Harassment is a type of discrimination that can be based on race, age, disabilities, sex, religion, cultural issues, health, or language barriers. Drug and Alcohol Abuse can negatively affect a company or jobsite culturally, financially, and legally. Safety can also be affected.

TEAMWORK Teamwork is working with others to meet common goals. No project will ever be successful without good teamwork.

LEADERSHIP Being self-confident and an effective communicator are signs that a worker may be a good leader. Other signs Lead by example Organized Planners Good motivators Persistant and determined