Study Guide Project 1

Ryan Thompson

Workplace Skills.

Employability or “Soft Skills,” is often almost as important as your technical skills.

It is always good to follow policy, attendance, dress code.

Good employability can lead to Promotions.

Professional Relationships.

It is best to maintain good relationships with your co-workers and employers.

Things can become hectic, due to schedule changes and daily problems.

Take a genuine interest in the people who work around you.

Having close relationships with employees makes for better work results.

Attitude

Attitude plays an important role in your value to a company.

Be willing to take constructive criticism and feedback.

The will to learn is an important skill to have.

Communication Skills

It is important to understand how to communicate to others.

Some ways to improve your skills are as simple as listening and appropriate body language.

It also helps to understand basic grammar and writing techniques.

Self Management

Employees who can work with minimal supervision are in high demand.

Being a “problem solver” is a skill that is very rare.

The ability to implement solutions is very important.

Time Management

Time = Money

You must have the common sense to prioritize projects, it cannot always be given to you.

Developing a work schedule is an important tool.

Ethical Behavior

Ethical behaviors are very important.

Respecting company property is essential.

Keeping Company information confidential is also key.

You also must keep your personal integrity while respecting other employees and their morals.

Work Ethic

In order to progress through a company, good work ethic is essential.

Having strong or weak values can affect your work ethic.

Leadership

Without leaders, nothing would get done.

There are different ways to be a leader.

All leaders must be aware of any codes or procedures that apply to their work.

Teamwork

Being a team member is just as important as being a team leader.

Teamwork involves to important components.

The two components are Cooperation and Communication.