LESSON 2: EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
WORK ETHICS
is a cultural norm that advocates being personally accountable and responsible for the work
that one does and is based on a belief that work has intrinsic value.
FACTORS OF A GOOD WORK ETHIC:
Goal-oriented actions
Dedicate on priority
Being available and reliable
Conscientiousness
Creating a rewarding/routine system
Embracing positivism
A LIST OF WORK ETHICS FOR AN EMPLOYER OR A COMPANY MIGHT BE:
To provide a safe work environment for its staff and employees
To treat employees with dignity and respect
To provide a fair wage for the services rendered
To handle all business transactions with integrity and honesty
A LIST OF WORK ETHICS FOR AN EMPLOYEE MIGHT BE:
To show up on time (PUNCTUALITY)
To tend to company business for the whole time while at work
To treat the company's resources, equipment, and products with care
To give respect to the company. That means honesty and integrity
CONFIDENTIALITY
not sharing trade secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or anyone
outside of your company.
IMPORTANCE:
Professionalism
Safety
Security
IMPORTANCE OF CREDENTIALS
RÉSUMÉ
a short document used to summarize a job seeker's experience and qualifications for a
prospective employer.
It includes the job seeker's: contact support of a job application. information, work experience,
education, and relevant skills
NOTE:
A well-organized, tailored resume will increase your chances of landing in an interview.
It gives the hiring manager an overview of the qualifications you have for the job for which
you're applying
TIPS IN WRITING RÉSUMÉ:
Begin resume by writing your full name, address, telephone number, fax, a*
Write an objective. The objective is a short sentence describing what type of work you hope to
obtain.
Use dynamic action verbs such as accomplished, collaborated, encouraged, established,
facilitated, founded, managed, etc. (basically past action words)
Begin work experience with your most recent job. Include the company specifics and your
responsibilities.
Do not use the subject 'I', use tenses in the past, except for your present job. Example:
Conducted routine inspections of on-site equipment.
Place your work experience before your education. In English speaking countries, especially in
the United States, work experience is the most important factor in hiring.
Ask for permission to use someone as a reference before you interview for a position. It's also a
good idea to let your references know that you will be interviewing if you haven't interviewed
for a while. In this way, references will be in the loop if a potential employer calls or sends an
email for further information. But don't include the contact information of your references on
your resume. The phrase available upon request will suffice.
Your entire resume should ideally not be any longer than one page. If you have had a number of
years of experience specific to the job you are applying for, two pages are also acceptable
APPLICATION LETTER
"cover letter"
accompanies your resume
a summary of your strongest and most relevant skills and abilities
