- Effingham College & Career Academy
- Overview
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What is Work Ethic?
We define work ethic as the foundational workplace skills that are building blocks for success in every job.
Seven Workplace Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Attitude
Staying positive in every situation. Take control of the way you react.
examples of what this can look like:
- Approach work with a winning attitude every day.
- Take control/ownership of your position within the company.
- Choose to present a positive outlook, even when times are tough.
- Do all your jobs – the easy and the hard.
- Make an effort to share good attitudes.
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Attendance
Showing you’re reliable in every phase of your life. Be on time, every time.
examples of what this can look like:
- Come 100% prepared to work, both physically and mentally.
- Build a personal brand that includes elements of timeliness.
- Demonstrate commitment to your employer by being punctual.
- Drive your successes at work with consistent attendance.
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Appearance
Being professional both in the way you act, and the way you look. Choose to be a pro.
examples of what this can look like:
- Dress appropriately for work, from the time of your interview until the end of your employment.
- Recognize that you have agreed to wear a company uniform by accepting a position with the company.
- Understand the impact that your appearance has on the image of your employer.
- Verify the numerous components of appearance.
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Ambition
Taking the initiative and adding value. Do more than the minimum.
examples of what this can look like:
- Take steps to learn more about your jobs and the company you work for.
- Establish long-term goals, work toward them and ultimately achieve those goals.
- Demonstrate increased productivity by accomplishing more than the bare minimum.
- Accurately identify your weaknesses and seek to improve in those areas.
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Accountability
Living honestly and having integrity with every decision you make. Refuse to rationalize bad decisions.
examples of what this can look like:
- Follow the rules at work, even when nobody's looking.
- Build a reputation for trust and accountability
- Maintain honesty and integrity, also when they make a mistake.
- Have standards for your actions and follow company rules.
- Build good habits by being honest no matter the cost.
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Acceptance
Having respect and following direction. Be coachable and play by the rules.
examples of what this can look like:
- Understand the terms that you agreed to accept when you began your job.
- Demonstrate respect for your managers and co-workers.
- Conduct your work relationships in a way that does not interfere with work.
- Perform your duties well, regardless of the way you feel about your co-workers
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Appreciation
Demonstrating your gratitude towards others. Provide selfless service.
examples of what this can look like:
- Recognize that consumers decide which businesses they will support based upon the customer service that employees provide.
- Positively present yourself, even if you don’t feel like it at the time.
- Treat customers in a way that lets them know they are always right.
- Smile on a regular basis.