The Ten Traits” According to Employers “Top 1. Dependability is shown when you: 6. Taking on responsibility is shown when you: Are in on time Finish tasks or assignments on time Have a good attendance record Can be trusted without supervision Work without supervision Do routine tasks without being told Complete assignments or tasks Answer for your own actions Come prepared to work Show concern for school property and the property of others Are honest Follow school rules and regulations Act in a mature manner 2. Following directions is when you: 7. Demonstrating initiative is shown when you: Observe school rules and classroom Begin new assignments without being told guidelines Volunteer your own ideas Follow oral and written instructions Volunteer to do extra assignments or tasks Re-check, verify or proof your work Demonstrate positive leadership (set an example for others to follow) 3. Getting along with your peers is shown 8. Getting along with supervisors is shown when when you: you: Work well with other students Follow policies as set by superiors Support the group Complete tasks or assignments without Participate willingly complaint Respect the property of others Accept constructive criticism Are loyal to your supervisor and to your school 4. Doing work well is shown when you: 9. Communicating written is shown when you: Do work neatly and accurately Use correct grammar Plan and organize your time Use correct spelling Use equipment properly Write or print legibly Read and correctly interpret directions and instructions 5. Exhibiting self-confidence is shown 10. Communicating ideas orally is shown when when you: you: Appear comfortable and poised when Use correct grammar when speaking performing assignments or tasks Ask for clarification in directions or instructions, if Show pride in your work there’s something you don’t understand Use a tone of voice that conveys a feeling of interest, enthusiasm and willingness Are clear, concise and complete Adapted from materials provided by the Michigan Occupational Information System. Used with permission.
The “Top Ten Traits” According to Employers 1. Dependability is shown when you: Are in on time Have a good attendance record Work without supervision Complete assignments or tasks Come prepared to work 6. Taking on responsibility is shown when you: Finish tasks or assignments on time Can be trusted without supervision Do routine tasks without being told Answer for your own actions Show concern for school property and the property of others Are honest Follow school rules and regulations Act in a mature manner 2. Following directions is when you: Observe school rules and classroom guidelines Follow oral and written instructions Re-check, verify or proof your work 7. Demonstrating initiative is shown when you: Begin new assignments without being told Volunteer your own ideas Volunteer to do extra assignments or tasks Demonstrate positive leadership (set an example for others to follow) 3. Getting along with your peers is shown when you: Work well with other students Support the group Participate willingly Respect the property of others 8. Getting along with supervisors is shown when you: Follow policies as set by superiors Complete tasks or assignments without complaint Accept constructive criticism Are loyal to your supervisor and to your school 4. Doing work well is shown when you: Do work neatly and accurately Plan and organize your time Use equipment properly 9. Communicating written is shown when you: Use correct grammar Use correct spelling Write or print legibly Read and correctly interpret directions and instructions 5. Exhibiting self-confidence is shown when you: Appear comfortable and poised when performing assignments or tasks Show pride in your work 10. Communicating ideas orally is shown when you: Use correct grammar when speaking Ask for clarification in directions or instructions, if there’s something you don’t understand Use a tone of voice that conveys a feeling of interest, enthusiasm and willingness Are clear, concise and complete Adapted from materials provided by the Michigan Occupational Information System. Used with permission.