Theme: Social and Civic competences. My soft skills needed to participate effectively and constructively in working life.
Developed by: Merseyside Expanding Horizons, United Kingdom.
Based on:
www.wikihow.com/Be-Dependable
www.smallbusiness.chron.com/dependability-important-person-workplace-15463.html
www.quintcareers.com/job-skills-values
www.smallbusiness.chron.com/5-factors-demonstrate-strong-work-ethic-15976.html
www.basicsofmanagement.com/positive_work_ethics.php
Aim: The main aims of this exercise are to deepen your knowledge about having a positive work ethic and what it means to be dependable in the workplace.
Description: Work ethics can be defined as a set of values, which involves having the right approach, attitude, precise behaviour, respect for others and active communication. Basically, work ethics normalise what an employee would do in different situations in the workplace. The quality of having good work ethics is inherent - it comes from within. It involves our morality and other values, as well as what our parents have taught us. Workers who display good work ethics are considered more suitable for better positions and greater responsibilities. Hence, it becomes important to be honest, responsible and dependable. Dependability is an important quality for a worker to possess because it enhances a wide variety of job performance categories. A dependable employee not only shows up for work on time every day but also produces consistent work and can apply company policies and business strategies equally to each task and assignment. Dependability can lead to job security, which is extremely important in tough economic times. Acquiring a reputation for being a dependable professional can help you make friends, boost your career and get excellent recommendations when you move on to new professional challenges. A strong work ethic can improve your career.
This exercise will help you to deepen your knowledge about having a positive work ethic and understanding what it means to be dependable in the workplace.
Learning outcomes: Completing this exercise will enable you to:
- Develop your level of dependability;
- Understand and be able to have a positive work ethic in the work place.
Expected duration: 15 minutes.
Please, make your choice by selecting one of two possible behaviours which in your point of view is correct in order to create a good attitude towards you during the job interview.