| Eight Keys to Employability
(www.VirginiaLMI.com VEC/LMI 2009)
Personal Values
Valued Workers:
- Are honest and motivated
- Exhibit a good attitude
- Have personal and career goals
- Have a positive self-image
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Task-Related Attributes
Valued Workers:
- Care for tools and materials
- Complete work on time
- Follow directions
- Stick with a task
- Work neatly and accurately
- Work to improve their performance
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Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Valued Workers:
- Adapt to change
- Are flexible
- Are creative and innovative
- Can reason and make objective judgements
- Plan and organize work
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Maturity
Valued Workers:
- Are assertive when necessary
- Are reliable and dependable
- Accept responsibility
- Are willing to perform extra work and work overtime
- Have confidence in themselves
- Show initiative
- Show pride in their work
- Work well without supervision
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Relations With Others
Valued Workers:
- Accept authority and supervision
- Are team players
- Are friendly, cooperative, and tactful
- Have leadership qualities
- Respect the rights and property of others
- Respect constructive criticism
- Respect diversity
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Health and Safety Habits
Valued Workers:
- Dress appropriately for job/task
- Practice good personal hygiene
- Observe safety rules
- Take an interest in good health habits
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Communication
Valued Workers:
- Ask questions and listen well
- Express themselves clearly
- Notify supervisor of absences
- Seek help when needed
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Commitment to a Job
Valued Workers:
- Are enthusiastic
- Are punctual and have good attendance
- Exhibit loyalty to the company
- Give their best efforts
- Show concern for their future
- Want to learn more
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