What do Employers Expect of Me as an Intern? Employers expect me to: Come to work on time, notify employer when you cannot make it to work (i.e., illness, car trouble) Make smart decisions. Follow directions. Concentrate on my work and care about the quality of my work. Read, write, and calculate well. Recognize problems and find solutions, research independently and ask for assistance. Finish a job when I’m supposed to without sacrificing quality. Be honest and dependable. Take the lead and work hard. Communicate well and get along with other people, especially customers. Dress properly and practice good grooming. Be cooperative. Have a positive attitude. Treat internal company information as confidential unless directed otherwise Always keep the best interest of the business in mind. Skills for Success in the 21st Century: What skills are employers looking for? THE ABILITY TO LEARN With technology changing so rapidly, more than ever, employers are searching for employees who can acquire, process, and apply new information. THE BASICS: STRONG READING, WRITING, AND MATH SKILLS Companies are increasingly demanding that their new employees have these basic skills. GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS – ESPECIALLY LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS Good communication skills are the single most important factor in workplace success after having an understanding of one’s job. GOOD INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS – ESPECIALLY GOOD ATTITUDE A good attitude about one’s job and motivation to take initiative on important issues and ideas are key to being successful in any job. CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
What do Employers Expect of Me as an Intern? Employers expect me to: Come to work on time, notify employer when you cannot make it to work (i.e., illness, car trouble) Make smart decisions. Follow directions. Concentrate on my work and care about the quality of my work. Read, write, and calculate well. Recognize problems and find solutions, research independently and ask for assistance. Finish a job when I’m supposed to without sacrificing quality. Be honest and dependable. Take the lead and work hard. Communicate well and get along with other people, especially customers. Dress properly and practice good grooming. Be cooperative. Have a positive attitude. Treat internal company information as confidential unless directed otherwise Always keep the best interest of the business in mind. Skills for Success in the 21st Century: What skills are employers looking for? THE ABILITY TO LEARN With technology changing so rapidly, more than ever, employers are searching for employees who can acquire, process, and apply new information. THE BASICS: STRONG READING, WRITING, AND MATH SKILLS Companies are increasingly demanding that their new employees have these basic skills. GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS – ESPECIALLY LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS Good communication skills are the single most important factor in workplace success after having an understanding of one’s job. GOOD INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS – ESPECIALLY GOOD ATTITUDE A good attitude about one’s job and motivation to take initiative on important issues and ideas are key to being successful in any job. CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
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