Chapter 8 On the Job Chapter 8 On the Job Lesson 8.2 What an Employer Expects of You Lesson 8.2 What an Employer Expects of You

2 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Discover Favorable employee qualities How to behave in the workplace How your work will be evaluated

3 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Why It’s Important When you start working full-time, you’ll want to fit in and do well. You can get ready now by developing certain qualities and learning the right ways to behave.

4 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Key Terms cooperate social skills business etiquette discretion initiative self-motivation continued

5 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Key Terms adaptability skills ethics performance reviews human resources

6 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You What Employers Want Employers today want people who can do many things well. They also want people who fit in and adapt to the changing workplace.

7 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Cooperating Employers prize employees who know how to cooperate. When you cooperate, you work with others on the job to reach a common goal.

8 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Getting Along With Others Social skills are one of the top qualities employers look for in a job candidate. Social skills are the skills people use to interact with others.

9 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Getting Along With Others Employers value employees who have a good sense of business etiquette. Business etiquette is the rules of good workplace manners.

10 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Getting Along With Others An important part of business etiquette is discretion, or good judgment.

11 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Following Directions To complete tasks on the job, you must follow directions. The ability to follow directions is a useful skill—at home, at school, and on the job.

12 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Doing What Needs to Be Done Employers value employees who show initiative. When you show initiative, you do what needs to be done without being told to do it.

13 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Doing What Needs to Be Done Self-motivated people show initiative. Your self-motivation is your drive to do something simply for the reward of feeling good and satisfied once you accomplish it.

14 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Taking on More Responsibility Employers want employees who are willing to take on more responsibility. Responsibility is the willingness to accept a task, carry it out, and be accountable for it.

15 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Attitude Counts I Think I Can Employers want “can-do” people to work for them. Can-do people are upbeat even when their projects are difficult or not so enjoyable. They work well in groups. I Think I Can Employers want “can-do” people to work for them. Can-do people are upbeat even when their projects are difficult or not so enjoyable. They work well in groups.

16 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Continuing to Learn and Adapt Your duties are likely to change as new procedures and technologies are developed. It is important to have adaptability skills, or the ability to change to fit new circumstances.

17 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Working by the Rules Employers expect their employees to behave ethically. Ethics are the rules of behavior that govern a group or society.

18 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Right Ways to Behave Employees who behave ethically do not lie, cheat, or steal. They are honest and fair in their dealings with others. They can be trusted.

19 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You The Importance of Ethics Employees who act ethically are dependable and trustworthy. They also contribute to their employers or company’s reputation.

20 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Ethics and You You have many opportunities to behave ethically every day. The ethics you practice in the areas of your life now will carry over to the workplace.

21 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Try This Activity Interview employers about the importance of ethical behavior. Interview Employers About Ethics Interview Employers About Ethics continued

22 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Try This Activity Write a Report Write a report explaining the importance of productive work habits and attitudes. Interview Employers About Ethics Interview Employers About Ethics

23 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Performance Reviews Your work at a job will also be evaluated from time to time. Performance reviews are meetings between you and your supervisor to evaluate how well you’re doing on the job.

24 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Performance Reviews A performance review is a good time to set goals and discuss your future. Your performance review may lead to a pay increase and new responsibilities.

25 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Performance Reviews It is a good idea to take time now and then to evaluate yourself. Evaluation by yourself and others will help you grow—whether you’re at home, at school, or on the job.

26 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Try This Activity Make a list of all your accomplishments. What could you do better? What are your goals? Prepare for a Performance Review Prepare for a Performance Review continued

27 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Try This Activity Plan a Positive Response Write down responses to two potential constructive criticisms. Prepare for a Performance Review Prepare for a Performance Review

28 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Investigating Career Clusters Health Science The science of maintaining and improving human health continued Health Science

29 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Investigating Career Clusters If you are interested in helping people feel better, the Health Science career cluster may be for you. Workers in this cluster include doctors, dentists, nurses, technicians, and even the housekeepers and maintenance workers who keep the hospitals clean and in working order. Health Science

30 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You Why are performance reviews as important to workers as to their employers? Performance reviews offer valuable feedback that can help workers improve their performance and set career goals. Why are performance reviews as important to workers as to their employers? Performance reviews offer valuable feedback that can help workers improve their performance and set career goals. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A continued

31 Chapter 8 On the Job What an Employer Expects of You How can self-evaluation help you grow? Self-evaluation enables you to identify strengths and weaknesses, giving you useful information about how to improve yourself. How can self-evaluation help you grow? Self-evaluation enables you to identify strengths and weaknesses, giving you useful information about how to improve yourself. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q Q A A

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