Workplace Readiness Skills Personal Qualities People Skills Marketing

+ Workplace Readiness Skills: Personal Qualities & People Skills Marketing Education Program Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department

+ TASK 1 Demonstrate positive work ethic.

+ What are ethics? Ethics are generally accepted rules that guide our decisions about right & wrong. n Different than morals, which are based on personal values n Considers who is affected by the action and how

+ Ethics in the Workplace What does positive work ethic look like? Follow company policies & procedures Demonstrate the following personal qualities or traits: Ø Dependability Ø Efficiency Ø Enthusiasm Ø Honesty Ø Loyalty Ø Modesty Ø Positive Attitude

+ Examples of Positive Work Ethic (PWE) n Demonstrate Ø Attendance & Performance n Be Ø punctual. 10 -15 minutes early; ready to work at the start of a shift n Accept Ø constructive criticism. Be respectful; know when to lead & when to follow n Be Ø consistency. prepared & take initiative. Ready to work; does things without being asked

+ TASK 2 Demonstrate integrity.

+ Demonstrate Integrity refers to an individual’s personal code of conduct and good character. Examples include: Ø exhibiting honesty and reliability Ø remembering that your actions & behavior affect others Ø using sick and personal days only when necessary

+ Unethical Behavior from The Office

+ TASK 3 Demonstrate teamwork skills.

+ Demonstrating Teamwork Skills n Teamwork means contributing to the success of the group. n Examples include: of teamwork skills n brainstorming n knowing solutions when to ask for help n supporting team leaders and assisting co-workers n volunteering

+ Closure n List three personal qualities that are considered to be essential workplace readiness skills. n Choose one quality, and give an example of how you will demonstrate it in school today.