Post on 30-Dec-2015
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Interests: Types of Work Activities
Analyzing and recording Creating and designing Following directions Helping others Indoor work Managing people and
resources Manual work Outdoor work Physically active work
Physically inactive work Presenting or speaking Repetitive tasks Self-motivated work Thinking work Various tasks Working alone Working on a computer Working with machines
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Personal Qualities
1. Has a good attitude toward own work and that of others.2. Shows courtesy and respect toward others.3. Is dependable and will do what is promised.4. Has a desire to succeed and to do a good job.5. Has enthusiasm for the job and for life.6. Is clean and has a healthy appearance.7. Is friendly and helpful.8. Has a good sense of humor and cares about others.9. Desires and respects giving a day’s work for a day’s pay.10. Is willing and able to learn new skills.11. Is able to adapt to change quickly and easily.12. Is capable of working in a stressful and changing environment.
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The Importance of Goals
Short-term goalIntermediate goalsLong-term goals
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Role of Experience
Experience is knowledge and skills acquired from working in a career field
Lack of experience may mean a lower salary