UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Principles of Architecture and Construction Professionalism: Work Ethic 1

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. The Importance of First Impression  Dress professionally Shows respect Sets the tone for productivity Validates professionalism in architecture 2

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Dressing for Success  Dress appropriately or one step better for the occasion. Professionally groomed Properly fitted business attire Suit, shirt with tie, dress shoes and belt for males Business suit, dress shoes and accessories, appropriate stockings for females 3

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Importance of Being On Time  Involves less stress  Shows respect  Leads to greater productivity 4

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Developing Your Reputation  Overall quality of character  Personal actions should merit high regard from others.  Personal actions are a reflection of the company. 5

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Different Personalities in the Workplace  Extrovert  Introvert  Intuitive 6

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Working with the Extrovert  Focuses on the outer world of people and things  Likes contact with people  Energized by contact with others 7

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Working with the Introvert  Focuses on the inner world of ideas  Practical  Learns through hands-on experiences 8

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Working with the Intuitive  Likes to work with symbols or abstract theories  Learns by thinking a problem through instead of hands-on experiences 9

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Work Ethic  Personal attitude toward work and dedication to completing a job Job loyalty-dedication to the employer and job Dynamic world-involves changing jobs Job Hopper-individual who does not remain loyal to one employer 10

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Important Skills and Traits for Strong Work Ethic  Flexibility  Interpersonal Skills  Multitasking-ability to do more than one task at a time  Delegating-transferring ownership and responsibility of tasks to others while still being responsible for the final results 11

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Required Government Employment Forms  W-4 Filled out to list number of dependents Used by employer to withholding tasks  I-9 Independent contractor Used for income tax purposes  Work Visa 12

UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. Code of Ethics  For billing  For collecting fees for completed work 13

 Do you value your work?  Do you refuse to look for the easy way out?  Do you always take pride in the results of your work? How do you know if you have it?

 Do you look for ways to make your job more efficient?  Do you sometimes work later than scheduled, if necessary? How do you know if you have it?

 Be on Time!  Be Polite!  Be Respectful!  Be Dependable!  Show Initiative! Act in a Professional Manner

 Initiative is the ability to get a job done on your own, without someone constantly reminding you.  People with initiative often come up with new ideas and ways to solve problems  Self motivated people often volunteer for the challenging assignments Initiative…What’s that??

 How does a person like Will Smith and you find success through a strong WORK ETHIC? Work Ethic Click the Bricks to hear Will Smith talk about his childhood and his work ethic.

Work Ethic and Professionalism  Professionalism in the workplace is essential for advancement UNT in partnership with TEA. Copyright (c) All rights reserved. 19 ANY JOB WORTH DOING, IS WORTH DOING WELL!