How to keep a job?
By GooeyGwen
@GooeyGwen (12)
Philippines
March 25, 2007 11:11pm CST
"Blessed is he who has found his work; let him ask no other blessedness." -Thomas Carlyle
Do you agree with those words of the 19th-century British historian and author? Most of us would. A recent poll found that, of many teenagers surveyed, 84% rank steady work as a major life goal. Yet it is becoming more difficult for youths to find and keep jobs. In tough economic times the working world says: "Last hired, first fired." So during an economic downturn, you may be able to hold onto your job if you (1) Have a willing attitude, (2)Get along with co-workers, (3) Avoid gossip, (4) Be on time, (5) Be honest.
What an Employer Looks for in Employees
- punctuality and regularity
- giving notice if expecting to be late or absent
- compliance with company rules
- honesty and dependability
- amount of work compared with others
- quality of work compared with others
- respect for supervisor and co-workers
- regard for company equipmetn
- taking initiative
- following directions
- not a complainer
if you have a job, be thankful. work hard to keep it!
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1 response
@lakshyamadhu23 (2107)
• India
26 Mar 07
Try thinking about the type of career you want to have once you graduate from college. Imagine it in detail - what will your office look like? What will you wear to work? What will your colleagues do? Plan your future and then work to make it a reality.
I might also suggest that since you're in college you look for an internship job in your major field instead of doing assembly work. I did a brief stint as an assembler once, and you are right, a smart and dynamic person can lose their mind!
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@GooeyGwen (12)
• Philippines
26 Mar 07
I agree lakshyamadhu23. Setting the goal definitely works. Believe and keep on believing. Thanks for the comment!
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