Concept #9

 What do you think you can do to make sure you are successful in your job?

Topic #9.1

 Explain why a positive attitude, high self- esteem, and enthusiasm contribute to career success.  Develop the ability to think positively, overcome doubt, and deal with mistakes.  Describe how to assert yourself on the job.

 Attitude:  Your basic outlook on life and your way of looking at people and the world.  Tips to help you develop a positive attitude:  Take action to solve problems instead of complaining.  Turn a negative situation into a positive one by listing the good aspects of the situation.  Present your ideas in a positive way.

 Self-Esteem:  Recognition and regard for yourself and your abilities.  How to Build Self-Esteem:  Make lists of your abilities and successes.  Set reachable goals.  Think about a positive impact you have had on others.  Work on improving your abilities.  Have enthusiasm.  Overcome doubt.  Use your mistakes to grow.  Practice assertiveness  Avoid ignorance

Topic #9.2:

 Develop effective strategies to handle criticism.  Identify ways to deal with criticism and anger.

 You will need to work well with others in a variety of situations.  You need to show professionalism.  Professionalism:  The ability to handle problems, criticism, and pressure gracefully and maturely.  Accept constructive criticism.  Constructive Criticism:  Criticism presented in a way that can help you learn and grow.  Don’t become defensive when responding to criticism, instead:  Listen to the criticism  Make sure you understand the criticism.  Identify a solution to the problem.  Take action to fix the problem.  Avoid gossip  Manage Job-Related Stress  Control Anger

 What can you do to make sure you’re successful in your job?

 Kimbrell, G. (2012). “Succeeding in the world of work.” McGraw-Hill; NewYork.