Employment & Advancement Getting Off to a Good Start On Your First Job

Next Unit Preview Economics & Marketing: -Our next unit is a review of the most important economics & marketing concepts covered in the Intro to Bus & Mkting class. To prepare, please complete the following assignment: -Read Chapter 1, 3 – 19, 3, 52 – 67, & 5, 100 – Do Questions 1 – 2, Page 11 ; 2 – 3, Page 19 4 – 7, Page 21 ; 2 Page 59 1, 3, Page 67 ; 3 Page 108 2, 5 Page Review Vocab on Pages 21, 69, and 119

OBJECTIVE Be Able to Identify the Traits Frequently Expected of a New Employee

Expectations of a New Employee? ________________ Small Group Activity

Expectations of a New Employee Loyalty Dependability “People Person” Confidence Proper Dress Punctuality Interested in the Work

Expectations of a New Employee Willingness to Learn Responsible Motivated Ability Personal Hygiene Takes Initiative Accepts Criticism

Expectations of a New Employee Productivity Cooperation Common Sense Respectful of Others Communication Positive Honesty Etc., Etc. Etc. Etc...

OBJECTIVE Be Able to Identify Common Company Policies Found on the Job Site and the Sources of This Information

Company Policy Defined & Their Benefits Rules That Guide Employees in Decisions Benefits to Having Company Policies Include: –Saving Time –Consistent Presentations to Customers –Makes Life Easier –Will Help Business to Satisfy Customers & Make a Profit

Common Rules & Regulations ________________ Small Group Discussion

Common Rules & Regulations Hours Checking In/Out Breaks & Coverage Discounts Channels of Communication Dress Codes Health & Safety

Common Rules & Regulations Store Security Decision Making Drug Testing & Lie Detectors Union Activity Use of the Telephone –Answering –Personal Use

Common Rules & Regulations Opening/Closing Procedures Employee Purchases Vacation Schedules Eating/Drinking on the Job Performing Job Duties Etc. Etc. Etc. Etc.

Sources of Information on Company Policies Supervisors Co-workers Employee Handbooks Posters/Bulletin Boards/Flyers Careful Observation

OBJECTIVE Be Able to Describe Seven Strategies Used for Getting Along Better With the Boss

Who Are the Great Leaders? Captains Kirk & Picard? RGIII? George Washington? Ms. Ross? ________________

Who Are the Great Leaders? Captains Kirk & Picard? RGIII? George Washington? Ms. Ross? Brittany Raffa & Alex Pasqualone??? ( We’ll See ) (DECA Chapter Leaders) ________________

The Role of the Supervisor To Teach To Lead To Counsel To Motivate To Make Decisions To Communicate To Evaluate To Report

The Role of the Supervisor To Plan To Solve Problems To give Direction To Know/Enforce the Company’s Policies To Resolve Conflict To Take Responsibility!!!

The Role of the Supervisor How do you get along with the boss? ____________________

Getting Along With the Boss Be Sold on the Aims of the Business Respect the Authority of the Position Do Your Job Contribute New Ideas Communicate

Getting Along With the Boss Use Criticism Wisely Be Loyal Recognize Your Boss as an Individual Try New Things Learn From Instruction

Show Film Getting Along With Your Supervisor

OBJECTIVE Be Able to Describe Four Strategies for Getting Along With Your Co-Workers

Co-Worker Relations How do you get along with your co-workers? ____________________

Co-Worker Relations “Treat Co-Workers as Individuals” “Never Pass the Buck” “Stand Up For Yourself” “Stay on the Team”

OBJECTIVE Be Able to Describe How You Should Handle a Mistake on the Job

Common Employee Mistakes Errors Accidents Social Blunders Money Errors of Omission

How to Handle an “Ooops” Acknowledge Apologize Try to Fix Learn From Your Error Move On

OBJECTIVE Be Able to Describe Five Personal Goals You Can Have on Your First Job

Goals For Your First Job Education & Training Work Experience References Promotion Possibilities Business Contacts

FILM “Employer / Employee Rights & Responsibilities”