Taking Charge, (2nd ed.), Chapter 8.3

Dealing With TestsSection 8.3: Making the Grade In Your

Professional Life

Taking Charge: Chapter 8

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Tests Are Not Over Maintaining certificationsOn-the-job trainingEvaluationsPerformance reviewsEthical tests


I Need Continuing Education?CEU (Continuing education unit)Ensures the professional stays aware of

technologies, techniques and compliance issues


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


Performance ReviewsAt least one review per yearMeasure:

ProductivityAttitudesAccomplishments


Performance Reviews (cont.)Become familiar with the review processPrepare for your upcoming reviewWhat should you do if you get a poor

reviewWhat should you take away from a review?


Ethics on the JobIf an issue arises:

Speak upEscalate the issueMake a formal complaintSeek independent counsel


Bringing It TogetherPlan aheadHave a strategyKnow what you stand forFlex your ethical muscle


Further ReflectionWhat 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.


Additional ResourcesThe Texas Workforce Commission

http://www.twc.state.tx.us/ U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

Commission http://www.eeoc.gov Monster.com

www.monster.com
