Attitude is everything!

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, inherited attributes or skill. It will make or break a company...a person...a home.

The remarkable thing is that we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play the one unknown card we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

And so it is with you...we are in charge of our attitudes.

Participants will gain knowledge and skills on how to effectively assist job seekers in retaining meaningful employment. Objectives: – Knowledge and skills practice in communicating with their employer – Knowledge and understanding of how to coach the job seeker to be successful starting a job. – Knowledge and understanding of how to build competence and respect – Knowledge and skill of using different methods in the development of a retention workshop. –

I expect you to show up to work every day you are scheduled no matter what. I will do my best, but things happen and I can’t always make it. I expect you to be at your workstation when the work day starts. I would be on time, but the boss never is so why should I? I expect you to follow the instructions your supervisor gives you. I will follow the instructions of my supervisor however I often know a better way of doing a task. I expect you to be a team player and get along with the people who already work here. I just need to do my job. I don’t need get along with my coworkers. Employer ExpectationsEmployee Translation

1 st Week 1 st Week Factors for Success Factors for Success Relationships with Co-workers / Supervisors Relationships with Co-workers / Supervisors Gaining Credibility/Respect Gaining Credibility/Respect

Schedule/Calendar considerations Know what to bring (ID’s, pen, pad, etc) Dress appropriately Logistics (hrs. parking, etc) Don’t get too friendly, too fast

Have a good attitude Be punctual Adapt to the job – say yes! Be likable Ask questions

Treat everyone professionally Align positively with staff Be a team player Look / Observe / Learn

Gaining Credibility/Respect

Team Player Doing all duties / above and beyond Follow the rules Continual learning Longevity

Attitude is everything!