1. Diversified Career Preparation The Academy of Irving ISD 2005
CHARACTER
Diversified Career Preparation
The Academy of Irving ISD
2005

2. Character A person’s character is who they are
It tells what they are to are not capable of becoming

3. Character WORK SCHOOL Desirable character traits Responsibility
Loyalty
Honesty
Trustworthiness
Dependability
Reliability
Initiative
Self-discipline
Employers require evidence of character traits from their employees
WORK
Instructors require evidence of character traits from their students
SCHOOL

4. Character
An employer expects employees to work together toward achieving the objectives of the company
The wise employee interested in having a good relationship with an employer helps employer achieve success
WORK
An instructor expects students to work along and together toward achieving success in the course
The wise student should work with the instructor to achieve educational success
SCHOOL

5. Character
An employer, in return for salary or wages and fringe benefits paid to employees, expects employees to develop certain desirable traits that help them perform their jobs well so that company succeeds
WORK
Students to develop certain desirable traits that help them perform their work well so that the student succeeds academically
SCHOOL

6. Character Loyalty Firm expects loyalty from employees
“If you don’t like something about our company, tell me. If there is something you really like about us, please tell others.”
Firm expects loyalty from employees
Communicate with supervisor with any problem or complaint
Solve internal problems internally
Do not criticize goods or services outside company

7. Character Loyalty Employees are goodwill ambassadors for company
Keep strategies within company
Be proud of work company does and work you do for company
If you cannot feel faithfulness and allegiance to company, seek another job

8. Character Honesty
“How does taking a couple of $1 pens home with me damage my company? A $7 stapler? $2 out of the petty cash fund for a coke and some crackers? A $5 tool? My company can afford these little things, can’t it?”
Reputation for honesty important in developing a good relationship with employers and co-workers
Honest employee extremely valuable to businesses – a big problem is dishonest employees

9. Character Honesty Supplies Theft
Need honest employees: not steal anything from them, not even office supplies
If you take these items — which is really stealing — you have taken around $14 from company
Assume company has at least 30 other employees and each pilfered same
A loss of $420 occurs. If this thievery goes on every week, company loses equivalent of one employee’s salary

10. Character Honesty Time Theft
If scheduled to work 8 hours a day with two 15-minute breaks and a 1-hour lunch break, need to work 8 hours a day … many people don’t stay on task, arrive late to work, and take extra breaks during day
Eating on the job
Extend break or lunch times or spend too much time socializing with co-workers or personal callers
Take company’s money to sit around while company pays them to work … Stay on task!

11. Character Honesty Phone Abuse, etc.
Personal long distance calls on company phone actually steals money from company
Charge these calls to home telephone
The more money you lose for your company, the more money you will lose
You might not only lose money but also lose your job completely!

12. Character Honesty Truth Tell the truth in all work matters
Never lie on job application, timesheets, or expense statements
Never cheat a customer, another employee, or employer in any way
Tell employer and others the truth when questioned
As an honest employee, be on way to acceptability and good human relations in any business

13. Character Trustworthiness
When employer trusts an employee, means that employer can ask employee to do something beyond the call of duty and expect employee to accomplish it
Closing up business at end of day
Supervising others
Handling company money or keeping a tool room or supply room requires trust
Complete a task like these earns employer’s trust

14. Character Dependability & Reliability
Related to trustworthiness
Agree to carry out a task under agreed-upon procedures
Handling positions and situations of responsibility are observed
Doing a job well and completing on time builds reputation for being dependable and reliable
Valuable to any employer

15. Character Initiative
Suppose that you have caught up on your work for a short time. Rather than sit and wait for someone to tell you what to do next, take the initiative to find another task: take inventory of tools, reorganize the supply cabinet, clean, and so on.
Willing to take the first step in seeing that work gets done
Motivated to do well and enthusiastic about job
Industrious – hard worker – diligent about completing responsibilities

16. Character Initiative
Sees job or task that needs to be done and does it without being asked … going beyond call of duty
Although hired for specific type of work or job, situations arise in most companies that require helping out beyond immediate responsibility
Employees become ill or have family emergencies that require absence, but work still has to be done
Co-worker has an unforeseen overload and really needs a hand to get a project completed

17. Character Initiative
Willingness to pitch in and help out displays initiative
Overall attitude of helpfulness makes the company run more smoothly and improves the work situation

18. Character Self-Discipline & Responsibility
Decide to do things because they are profitable and best choice among the alternatives available to help toward goals
Accept responsibility for self when motivated to accomplish goals
Being self-disciplined is a part of accepting responsibility for own actions
Structure time to cultivate and use talents and abilities for betterment of company and self

19. Character Self-Discipline & Responsibility
Learn to handle emotions
Emotional, childish outbursts and unreasonable displays of anger cause others to question maturity
Avoid irrational assumption that you have to express all your feelings
Control of feelings
Anger and irritation can be changed without compromising integrity.

20. What is Character? IN SUMMARY Maintains honesty Is trustworthy
Is dependable
Is reliable
Initiates project/works without being told “what” to do
Self-disciplined
IN SUMMARY

21. Loyalty
Go to appropriate personnel with problems or concerns
Remember that you ALWAYS represent your company/business
You have a sense of pride
You are able to keep company “secrets”
IN SUMMARY

22. Honesty IN SUMMARY Being honest makes you valuable
You do not take supplies that you do not need for work
You take appropriate amounts of time for lunch and breaks
You come to work on time and leave on time
IN SUMMARY

23. Trustworthiness IN SUMMARY
You will go beyond the “call of duty” if asked to
You successfully complete your work tasks
You Work while at work
IN SUMMARY

24. Dependability and Reliability
Carry out tasks under the agreed upon procedures
You are able to handle a position of responsibility
You make sure that your job is done well and in a timely manner
IN SUMMARY

25. Initiative IN SUMMARY You are willing to take the first step
You are motivated to take on new tasks
You “help out” when needed
IN SUMMARY

26. Self-Discipline and Responsibility
You make appropriate choices
You accept responsibility for your own actions
You structure your time wisely
You use all of your talents and abilities to complete a task
IN SUMMARY

27. Top Eight Behaviors That Cause On-the-Job Difficulties
Dishonesty and lying
Irresponsibility, goofing off, and attending to personal business on company time
Arrogance, ego problem, and excessive aggressiveness
Absenteeism and lateness
IN SUMMARY

28. Top Eight Behaviors That Cause On-the-Job Difficulties
Not following instructions or ignoring company policies
Whining or complaining about the company or the job
Absence of commitment, concern, or dedication
Laziness and lack of motivation and enthusiasm
IN SUMMARY

29. Watch your thoughts … they become word.
IN SUMMARY

30. Watch your words … they become actions.
IN SUMMARY

31. Watch your actions … they become habits.
IN SUMMARY

32. Watch your habits … they become character.
IN SUMMARY

33. Watch your character … it becomes your destiny. --Frank Outlaw
IN SUMMARY

34. CHARACTER: Traits Discussion
Explain the importance of a proper job attitude.
List some advantages of accepting and handling responsibility.
Why is patience an important character trait for a worker?
How does enthusiasm help one advance on the job?
Just how far should an employee go with loyalty? Are there boundaries?
How can a failure to contain your emotions harm your advancement prospects?
What does trustworthiness mean to you?
How does initiative affect your school behaviors? Your work behaviors?
What are some examples of dishonest behaviors on the job?
What does self-responsibility entail?

35. Diversified Career Preparation
CHARACTER
Diversified Career Preparation