Work Readiness Program Planning & Organization

Objectives List tasks to be accomplished prior to and after starting a new jobList tasks to be accomplished prior to and after starting a new job Discuss how to “balance” personal and work lifeDiscuss how to “balance” personal and work life Describe the career development processDescribe the career development process Discuss 5 ways to insure that a person’s personal and work life are “balanced”Discuss 5 ways to insure that a person’s personal and work life are “balanced”

Before Starting a New Job Commit to success Commit to success Plan to start and succeed on the job Plan to start and succeed on the job Learn everything about the company and position Learn everything about the company and position Prepare for “first impressions” Prepare for “first impressions”

Hints for New Job Success Have a positive attitude Have a positive attitude Learn everything you can about the company and job Learn everything you can about the company and job Demonstrate a willingness to learn Demonstrate a willingness to learn Become a Team Player Become a Team Player

More Hints Demonstrate Reliability Demonstrate Reliability Be a Self starter Be a Self starter Stay Organized Stay Organized Build Relationships Build Relationships

Still More Hints Maintain a “Work – Life” balance Maintain a “Work – Life” balance Develop Professionally Develop Professionally

Career Development Career development is the ongoing process by which one develops and refines such characteristics as self and career identity; explores and plans various life and career roles; prepares for and participated in various positions; and continues to plan with foresight, insight and maturity.

Career Development Steps Event Self Assessment Career Exploration Career Decision Planning Training Job Search & Placement Employment

You = Job

Job Choice? Job 1 - $20.00 per hour doing hard, dirty, physical work, outside with people you are not really happy working with. Job 1 - $20.00 per hour doing hard, dirty, physical work, outside with people you are not really happy working with. Job 2 - $12.00 per hour working in a nice clean office, doing paperwork with pleasant co-workers. Job 2 - $12.00 per hour working in a nice clean office, doing paperwork with pleasant co-workers.

Why People Lose Jobs Inability to get along with supervisors Inability to get along with supervisors Inability to do assigned tasks Inability to do assigned tasks Dishonesty Dishonesty High absenteeism or tardiness High absenteeism or tardiness Inability to get along with co-workers Inability to get along with co-workers

Why People Lose Jobs Violating company rules or policies Violating company rules or policies Conducting personal business on the job Conducting personal business on the job Lack of productivity or working too slowly Lack of productivity or working too slowly Inconsistency or unreliable work and behaviors Inconsistency or unreliable work and behaviors Lying on resume or application Lying on resume or application

Balancing Work & Personal Life Identify your priorities Identify your priorities Identify your challenge areas Identify your challenge areas Identify your resources Identify your resources Develop a “balanced life” plan Develop a “balanced life” plan

Tips for Balanced Life Determine your own standards Determine your own standards Get organized Get organized Develop resources Develop resources Create time for yourself Create time for yourself Be flexible & simplify your life Be flexible & simplify your life

Time Management Do not create impossible situations Do not create impossible situations Write things down Write things down Prioritize your tasks Prioritize your tasks Think before acting Think before acting

Time Management Avoid distractions and lack of focus Avoid distractions and lack of focus Evaluate how you spend your time Evaluate how you spend your time Be aware of how you are feeling Be aware of how you are feeling