Things you need
to know about keeping and advancing on the job
- Making a good
first impression
- Getting the
job duties straight
- Things to
avoid when starting a new job, i.e. giving the impression of
being a "know-it-all" by: not asking for advice, rearranging
things, criticizing aspects of the job
- Dealing with
both the pleasant and unpleasant aspects of the job
- Learning to
pace yourself at work
- Dressing
appropriately for the job
- Calling in,
when sick
- Not taking
time off work, or scheduling personal appointments close to the
end of the work day
- Making use of
your spare time at work
- Avoid doing
personal things on the job
- Disagreeing
politely with the boss, co-workers and customers
- Dealing with
criticism of your work
- Getting along
with co-workers
- Knowing when
to make your own decisions on the job
- Knowing who to
complain to and how to do it
- Getting
information on unemployment insurance, medical insurance,
pension and income tax deductions
Handout - Your First Day on the Job
Source:
Counsellor's Manual for the Job Finding Club
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