| As you have discovered
in earlier parts of this guide, getting a job is hard work. Once you have
a job, you probably would like to stay in it for a while. How, then, do
you keep a job? Employers generally agree that the BIG FOUR qualities listed
below are the most important reasons people keep their jobs. Before looking
at those, list all the reasons you can think of that people get fired.
Some of the things you listed probably are related
to personal behavior and ethics, such as stealing, or coming to work
drunk. These behaviors, of course, will lead to ending employment
with any organization. Others probably are related to the BIG FOUR.
If you do these and avoid offensive personal behavior, you will probably
KEEP YOUR JOB!
THE BIG FOUR
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- ONE - Reliability:
- Employers want people they can depend on. Good
attendance is a must. A good attendance record will also help you
get your next job.
- TWO - Punctuality:
- Be on time for work at the beginning of the
day and after breaks and lunch. When you are late, others may have
to do your work, or may not be able to do their own.
- THREE - Quality:
- Do the job right the first time. Quality is
an important part of every organization's goals. Poor work leads
to poor evaluations.
- FOUR - Quantity:
- All workers must pull their own weight. Doing enough is
as important as doing it right.
Overall, keep a positive attitude. Show interest
in the job and the organization. Act cheerful even when you are not
feeling upbeat.
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