Employment
&
Advancement
Getting Off to a Good Start
On Your First Job
Next Unit Preview
• Economics & Marketing:
- Our next unit is a review of the most important
economics & marketing concepts covered in the
Intro to Bus & Mkting class. To prepare,
please complete the following assignment:
- Read Chapter 1, 3 – 19, 3, 52 – 67, & 5, 100 – 108.
- Do Questions 1 – 2, Page 11;
2 – 3, Page 19
4 – 7, Page 21;
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Page 59
1, 3, Page 67;
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Page 108
2, 5 Page 119
- Review Vocab on Pages 21, 69, and 119
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Identify the Traits
Frequently Expected of a New
Employee
Expectations of a New
Employee?
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Small Group Activity
Expectations of a New Employee
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Loyalty
Dependability
“People Person”
Confidence
Proper Dress
Punctuality
Interested in the Work
Expectations of a New Employee
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Willingness to Learn
Responsible
Motivated
Ability
Personal Hygiene
Takes Initiative
Accepts Criticism
Expectations of a New Employee
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Productivity
Cooperation
Common Sense
Respectful of Others
Communication
Positive
Honesty
Etc., Etc. Etc. Etc. . .
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Identify Common
Company Policies Found on
the Job Site and the Sources
of This Information
Company Policy Defined &
Their Benefits
• Rules That Guide Employees in Decisions
• Benefits to Having Company Policies Include:
– Saving Time
– Consistent Presentations to Customers
– Makes Life Easier
– Will Help Business to Satisfy Customers &
Make a Profit
Common Rules & Regulations
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Small Group Discussion
Common Rules & Regulations
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Hours
Checking In/Out
Breaks & Coverage
Discounts
Channels of
Communication
• Dress Codes
• Health & Safety
Common Rules & Regulations
• Store Security
• Decision Making
• Drug Testing & Lie
Detectors
• Union Activity
• Use of the Telephone
– Answering
– Personal Use
Common Rules & Regulations
• Opening/Closing
Procedures
• Employee Purchases
• Vacation Schedules
• Eating/Drinking on the Job
• Performing Job Duties
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Sources of Information
on
Company Policies
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Supervisors
Co-workers
Employee Handbooks
Posters/Bulletin
Boards/Flyers
• Careful Observation
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Describe Seven
Strategies Used for Getting
Along Better With the Boss
Who Are the Great Leaders?
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Captains Kirk & Picard?
RGIII?
George Washington?
Ms. Ross?
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Who Are the Great Leaders?
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Captains Kirk & Picard?
RGIII?
George Washington?
Ms. Ross?
Brittany Raffa & Alex
Pasqualone??? (We’ll See)
(DECA Chapter Leaders)
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The Role of the Supervisor
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To Teach
To Lead
To Counsel
To Motivate
To Make Decisions
To Communicate
To Evaluate
To Report
The Role of the Supervisor
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To Plan
To Solve Problems
To give Direction
To Know/Enforce the
Company’s Policies
• To Resolve Conflict
• To Take Responsibility!!!
The Role of the Supervisor
• How do you get along
with the boss?
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Getting Along With the Boss
• Be Sold on the Aims of
the Business
• Respect the Authority of
the Position
• Do Your Job
• Contribute New Ideas
• Communicate
Getting Along With the Boss
• Use Criticism Wisely
• Be Loyal
• Recognize Your Boss as
an Individual
• Try New Things
• Learn From Instruction
Show Film
Getting Along
With Your
Supervisor
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Describe Four Strategies for Getting
Along With Your Co-Workers
Co-Worker Relations
• How do you get along
with your co-workers?
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Co-Worker Relations
• “Treat Co-Workers as
Individuals”
• “Never Pass the Buck”
• “Stand Up For Yourself”
• “Stay on the Team”
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Describe How You
Should Handle a Mistake on the Job
Common Employee Mistakes
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Errors
Accidents
Social Blunders
Money
Errors of
Omission
How to Handle an “Ooops”
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Acknowledge
Apologize
Try to Fix
Learn From Your Error
Move On
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Describe Five Personal Goals
You Can Have on Your First Job
Goals For Your First Job
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Education & Training
Work Experience
References
Promotion Possibilities
Business Contacts
FILM
“Employer / Employee
Rights & Responsibilities”