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Eight
Keys to Employability
- Personal Values
Valued workers:
- Are honest.
- Have good self-esteem
and a positive self-image.
- Have personal and career
goals.
- Demonstrate emotional
stability.
- Exhibit a good attitude.
- Are self-motivated.
- Do not limit themselves.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Skills
Valued workers:
- Are flexible.
- Are creative and innovative.
- Can adapt to changing
demands of a job.
- Can reason and make
objective judgements.
- Keep their mind on
several parts of a job at a time.
- Relations with Other
People
Valued workers:
- Work well with peers.
- Accept authority and
supervision.
- Accept constructive
criticism.
- Are team workers.
- Are friendly.
- Are consistent in their
relations with people.
- Are cooperative.
- Accept assignments
pleasantly.
- Are tactful.
- Accept all types of
people.
- Respect the rights
and property of other people.
- Have leadership qualities.
- Communication Skills
Valued workers:
- Ask questions.
- Seek help when needed.
- Notify supervisors
of absences and the reason for the absences.
- Clearly express themselves
orally.
- Listen well.
- Task-Related Skills
Valued workers:
- Complete work on time.
- Can follow oral, visual,
written, and multi-step directions.
- Are not distracting
or distractible.
- Work neatly.
- Are precise and meticulous.
- Care for tools and
materials.
- Are accurate.
- Constantly improve
their performance.
- Maturity
Valued workers:
- Work well without supervision.
- Are reliable and dependable.
- Accept responsibility.
- Don’t let their personal
problems interfere with their work.
- Are willing to perform
extra work and work overtime.
- Are always prepared
for work.
- Show pride in their
work.
- Show initiative.
- Remain calm and self-controlled.
- Accept responsibility
for their own behavior.
- Demonstrate maturity
in thoughts, actions and deeds.
- Evaluate their own
work.
- Are patient.
- Use time wisely.
- Are assertive when
necessary.
- Show self-confidence.
- Health and Safety Habits
Valued workers:
- Observe safety rules.
- Maintain a good work
pace and production rate.
- Practice good personal
hygiene.
- Dress appropriately
and are well groomed.
- Perform well under
stress and tension.
- Have appropriate physical
stamina and tolerance for the kind of work they are doing.
- Are in good health.
- Commitment to Job
Valued workers:
- Are punctual and have
good attendance records.
- Observe all organization
policies.
- Consider work more
than a job.
- Are interested and
enthusiastic.
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