1. Principles of Architecture and Construction
Professionalism: Work Ethic
Ask students to write a definition for professionalism. Then ask students to write an example of professional and an example of unprofessional behavior.
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2. The Importance of First Impression
Dress professionally
Shows respect
Sets the tone for productivity
Validates professionalism in architecture
Show students pictures of professional dress for the architecture industry. Explain how current clothing trends in high school are not the same as latest business attire trends.
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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
Ask a guest speaker from a local clothing store to speak to the class about professional dress. The speaker might bring examples of professional clothing for the architecture industry.
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4. Importance of Being On Time
Involves less stress
Shows respect
Leads to greater productivity
Impress upon students the importance of being on time. Explain how today’s economy has a high unemployment rate and arriving late for work or appointments may result in unemployment. Explain to students the responsibility of starting early enough to be on time. Once an individual arrives to work, he or she should be ready to produce for the company. The business world does not allow time to warm up before working.
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5. Developing Your Reputation
Overall quality of character
Personal actions should merit high regard from others.
Personal actions are a reflection of the company.
Your professional reputation follows you in the workplace, community, school, and at home. It is hard to change the impression that others have formed about you from your actions. Actions truly speak louder than words in the workplace.
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6. Different Personalities in the Workplace
Extrovert
Introvert
Intuitive
No two personalities are alike. Successful people know how to adjust to different personalities in the workplace.
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7. Working with the Extrovert
Focuses on the outer world of people and things
Likes contact with people
Energized by contact with others
Extroverts are outgoing people who enjoy communicating with others. These individuals are energized by being around other people. These individuals also may effectively use up your productivity time.
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8. Working with the Introvert
Focuses on the inner world of ideas
Practical
Learns through hands-on experiences
Introverts tend to not socialize. These individuals like hands-on experiences to confirm a process. Introverts crave time to themselves.
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9. Working with the Intuitive
Likes to work with symbols or abstract theories
Learns by thinking a problem through instead of hands-on experiences
The intuitive person is the “what if” person. They like to think outside of the box and count on proving/disproving a theory.
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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
Work ethic is usually influenced by family background. Individuals with a strong work ethic are self starters. Job hoppers are individuals who are constantly looking for greener pastures in the workforce. Job hoppers are seen as a risk for many potential employers.
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11. 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
Inflexible individuals will have a hard time succeeding in today’s dynamic workforce. Interpersonal skills and multitasking are two valuable skills in a competitive workforce with a high unemployment rate. Delegating is the ability of letting go and taking responsibility for the end results.
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12. 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
The government is highly concerned with the workforce for tax collection and immigration purposes. Individuals who work as independent contractors face higher tax rates from income taxes and social security payments.
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Code of Ethics
For billing
For collecting fees for completed work
A code of ethics is the company guidelines for doing the right thing. Individuals and companies must be honest with customers and charge reasonable rates for completed work.
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