What is Work Ethic? Your definition of what work ethic is? Who
are examples to you of good work ethic? Where do most people learn
work ethic? Evaluate your skills Do you currently have good work
ethic? What needs to be improved? Would an employer think you have
good work ethic?
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Work Ethics Defined A set of values based on the moral virtues
of hard work and diligence. a belief in the moral benefit and
importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen
character. the principle that hard work is intrinsically virtuous
or worthy of reward. a belief in work as a moral good
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Work Ethics Wisdom of Will Smith
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Student Work Ethics Students will be evaluated by: Site
supervisor Parent/guardian Self evaluation Pre-Evaluation of School
and Work Ethics Internship coordinator will review Starting point
for you to improve your skills
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5 Factors of Strong Work Ethics Integrity Integrity stretches
to all aspects of an employees job, An employee with integrity
fosters trusting relationships with clients, coworkers and
supervisors. Coworkers value employee's ability to give honest
feedback. Clients trust the employee's advice. Supervisors rely on
the employee's high moral standards, trusting him not to steal from
the company or create problems. Sense of Responsibility A strong
sense of responsibility affects how an employee works and the
amount of work she does. When the employee feels personally
responsible for her job performance, she shows up on time, puts in
her best effort and completes projects to the best of her
ability
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Strong Work Ethics cont. Emphasis on Quality Some employees do
only the bare minimum, just enough to keep their job intact.
Employees with a strong work ethic care about the quality of their
work. They do their best to produce great work, not merely churn
out what is needed. The employee's commitment to quality improves
the company's overall quality. Discipline It takes a certain level
of commitment to finish your tasks every day. An employee with good
discipline stays focused on his goals and is determined to complete
his assignments. These employees show a high level of dedication to
the company, always ensuring they do their part.
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Strong Work Ethics cont. Sense of Teamwork Most employees have
to work together to meet a company's objectives. An employee with a
high sense of teamwork helps a team meet its goals and deliver
quality work. These employees respect their peers and help where
they can, making collaborations go smoother. Resource 5 Factors
That Demonstrate a Strong Work Ethic by Amelia Jenkins, Demand
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Work Ethic Pre-Evaluation Attendance Punctuality Enthusiasm
Honesty Appearance Friendliness Stays on task Cooperation Taking
initiative
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Journal Entry Describe your best quality from the Work Ethic
Evaluation sheet and why you gave yourself a high rating in that
category. Then, describe your worst quality and something you can
do to improve upon it.
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Attitude Lesson 2
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Attitude Counts Attitude is the way we think, feel, and how we
do things. In the world of work, employers not only look at your
ability to apply your technical skills & knowledge effectively
on the job, they also look at your attitude at work. Many times
your values help to determine your attitude toward work.
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Positive Work Attitude Is looking adversity in the eye and
laughing. Enjoying the unexpected, even when its not what you
wanted originally. Motivating those around you with a positive
word. Using the power of a smile to reverse the tone of a
situation. Being friendly to those you dont know. Its getting back
up when you fall down. (No matter how many times you fall down.)
Being a source of energy that lifts those around you.
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Positive Work Attitude Being happy for someone elses success.
Having a positive future vision, no matter how bad your current
circumstances. Smiling. Being a team player Telling someone that
they did a great job. (And mean it.) Making someones day. Not
letting other peoples negativity bring you down. Giving more than
you expect to get in return. Being true to yourself always.
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Negative Attitudes to Avoid! Making excuses for not completing
work Poor time management Missing deadlines Always late Not
treating your supervisors with respect Bad mouthing a job or
coworker/gossiping Being Pessimistic Not caring Negative attitudes
are like fire at work, they spread quickly. Most employers do not
want to deal with individuals who have negative attitudes.
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Pride Pride can also be thought of as self-dignity. Pride
prevents you from doing just enough to get by. If you know
everything you do at work or school has your name and signature on
it, then you will give it your best shot and nothing less. Be proud
of who you are and what you can do! Be proud of your
accomplishments.
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Passion A simple plain interest in any work or career you
choose isnt enough An intense enthusiasm for all things worth doing
will pull you through the challenges of work You want work to not
feel like work because you love doing what you do!
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Belief In order to generate passion, it is important to
believe. You have to take personal responsibility for your success,
believe that anything is possible, and have the ability to learn
from your mistakes and move on. Know that you can achieve all that
you set out to do for yourself. Believe in your own
capabilities!
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What kind of attitude do you have? Did you come today with just
another day attitude? Or, are you bursting with enthusiasm and
positive energy? How do you think your attitude impacts your day at
school? We cannot change our pastwe cannot change the fact that
people will act in a certain way. The only thing we can do is
change our attitude. Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how
you react to it. ~Charles Swindoll Dr. Viktor Frankl
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Which One Are You? There are (3) types of people with (3)
different attitudes in this world: Spectators- watchers, play it
safe, rely on others, dont take control Critics- sideliners, find
fault, avoid change, pessimistic PLAYERS- learn new things, take
risks, confident, see the good
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Which One Are You? Positive attitudes-PLAYER Lead to better
jobs, achievement of goals, happiness Negative attitudes-Critic
Cause failure, loss of jobs, relationship problems Neutral
attitudes-Spectator Missed opportunities, failure to develop new
skills, life passing you by ~Lets take an ATTITUDE survey!~
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Professionalism Lesson 3
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Professional A person who is an expert at his or her
work..
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Professionalism A specific style of behavior in the workplace.
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A set of conventional principles and expectations that are
considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular
group. Code of Conduct Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All
rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with
permission.
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Employee Expectations What is expected of the employee to get
the job done. Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights
reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with
permission.
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Unprofessionalism Not conforming to the standards of a
profession; contrary to the accepted code of conduct of a
profession. Dress Language Behaviors Work ethic Copyright Texas
Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Images and other
multimedia content used with permission.
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Characteristics of a Professional Honest Skilled Courteous
Reliable Considerate Dependable Cooperative Committed Copyright
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Professionalism is judged by: Unwritten rules Code of conduct
Culture Expectations and standards Ones personal values Copyright
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How Are You Judged As A Professional? Your Communication Your
Image Your Competence Your Demeanor Your Appearance Your Behavior
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permission.
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Unprofessional Behavior Conduct that could be characterized as
harassment or discrimination. Verbal threats of violence,
retribution, or lawsuits. Verbal outbursts. Inappropriate physical
touching or contact. Arguing in front of clients and families.
Physical actions that threaten others such as throwing or knocking
down objects. Insults, verbal comments, or criticism intended to
belittle or berate others. Copyright Texas Education Agency, 2012.
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permission.
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Professional Skills
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Professionalism Activity Pick a partner, move to a seat next to
them Based on the example you are given: Decide who will act out
which part Determine what each of your roles should look like to
provide the best idea of what you are acting out to other
classmates Discuss whether you think it is a professional
characteristic or an unprofessional characteristic Be ready to
discuss this aspect with your classmates Be ready to give it your
best effort! Remember: attitude is important
