1. TAKING CHARGE: CHAPTER 8 DEALING WITH TESTS SECTION 8.3: MAKING THE GRADE IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications

2. TESTS ARE NOT OVER Maintaining certifications On-the-job training Evaluations Performance reviews Ethical tests © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications

3. I NEED CONTINUING EDUCATION? CEU (Continuing education unit) Ensures the professional stays aware of technologies, techniques and compliance issues © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications

4. 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

5. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS At least one review per year Measure:  Productivity  Attitudes  Accomplishments © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications

6. 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

7. ETHICS ON THE JOB If an issue arises:  Speak up  Escalate the issue  Make a formal complaint  Seek independent counsel © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications

8. BRINGING IT TOGETHER Plan ahead Have a strategy Know what you stand for Flex your ethical muscle © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications

9. 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

10. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES The Texas Workforce Commission http://www.twc.state.tx.us/http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission http://www.eeoc.govhttp://www.eeoc.gov Monster.com www.monster.com © 2012 IDEAS Center - Publications