TAKING CHARGE: CHAPTER 8 DEALING WITH TESTS SECTION 8.3: MAKING THE GRADE IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
TESTS ARE NOT OVER Maintaining certifications On-the-job training Evaluations Performance reviews Ethical tests © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
I NEED CONTINUING EDUCATION? CEU (Continuing education unit) Ensures the professional stays aware of technologies, techniques and compliance issues © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
I NEED ON-THE-JOB TRAINING? To make sure the employee has company-specific, or product-specific, knowledge needed to function in the organization Fine tune the information learned in college © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS At least one review per year Measure: Productivity Attitudes Accomplishments © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS (CONT.) Become familiar with the review process Prepare for your upcoming review What should you do if you get a poor review What should you take away from a review? © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
ETHICS ON THE JOB If an issue arises: Speak up Escalate the issue Make a formal complaint Seek independent counsel © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
BRINGING IT TOGETHER Plan ahead Have a strategy Know what you stand for Flex your ethical muscle © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
FURTHER REFLECTION What will you never compromise? What might you change depending on the context of a particular situation? Think about a scenario in your career that might cause an ethical dilemma. © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Texas Workforce Commission U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Monster.com © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications