The other day at my job....I had all of a sudden started thinking about what the attributes of a good worker are..I think what got all going on in my thoughts was a rumor that all the employees who are full and regular time at my job are going to be evaluated by our store manager....He has ( or someone has for him) made up a bunch of questions to ask us concerning our job performance..our job priorities and such. Well, as many would be all worked up and worried over something like this..I am going to be prepared! So, I got to thinking how I would answer such questions...first of all....what motivates us to want to work anyway?...that one is easy..we need money to survive!...It goes deeper than just the need for money though...Working builds our self-esteem...gives us a purposeful life and builds character. How well we relate to others is another important factor we need to address in the workplace. It is extremely important to consider your co-workers, those who are over you in authority and if you work in the service industry, as I do, the customer! Where I work, customer service is # one on the priority list.
As I was contemplating how I would list what is important in obtaining and keeping a job..I think the first thing I would list would be honing your people skills....be confident...be honest about your strong points and even your weak points...we are only human..the boss knows that you aren't perfect..so admit your weaknesses and show him that you are aware of the areas you can improve on. Never reject the ideas of others you work with...if an idea is important to them....even if you don't think it is....give them a chance to try it....they will respect you more. Be the best you can be. I cannot stress this enough! Never sell yourself short to others...always present yourself in a positive manner...never think negatively on the job or when seeking a job. Remember...think of yourself as a product that you are going to sell...after all...when it comes right down to it...you are in competition for that job....and you want to look your best and act your best...so BE your best. Selling yourself to the employer is probably the most important step to getting hired. Once you obtain the job....not only do you have to sell yourself to your employer....next you have to be able to keep good relationships with those you work with and again..if you are in the service of others...keeping them happy is important! I hope that this will help someone get a good job..and all of you who may have a job..hope it helps you to keep it!
