Employment & Advancement
Getting Off to a Good Start On Your First Job
OBJECTIVE
Be Able to Identify the Traits Frequently Expected of a New Employee
Loyalty
Dependability
“People Person”
Confidence
Proper Dress
Punctuality
Interested in the Work
Willingness to Learn
Responsible
Motivated
Ability
Personal Hygiene
Takes Initiative
Accepts Criticism
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
Hours
Checking In/Out
Breaks & Coverage
Discounts
Channels of
Communication
Dress Codes
Health & Safety
Store Security
Decision Making
Drug Testing & Lie
Detectors
Union Activity
Use of the Telephone
Answering
Personal Use
Opening/Closing
Procedures
Employee Purchases
Vacation Schedules
Eating/Drinking on the Job
Performing Job Duties
Etc. Etc. Etc. Etc.
Sources of Information on Company Policies
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?
Captains Kirk & Picard?
________ Cooley?
George Washington?
President Bush?
Ms. Ross?
(Your DECA Chapter Pres.)
The Role of the Supervisor
To Teach
To Lead
To Counsel
To Motivate
To Make Decisions
To Communicate
To Evaluate
To Report
To Plan
To Solve Problems
To give Direction
To Know/Enforce the
Company’s Policies
To Resolve Conflict
To Take Responsibility!!!
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
“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
Errors
Accidents
Social Blunders
Money
Errors of Omission
How to Handle an “Ooops”
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
Education & Training
Work Experience
References
Promotion Possibilities
Show Film
“Employer / Employee Rights & Responsibilities”
Business Contacts