Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals

1. Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals Lesson 12.1 School-to-Work Transition

2. How to get the most out of everything you do, including a job How to get and handle more responsibility on the job Discover

3. Making the most of everything you do is like making an investment in your future and your happiness. Why It’s Important

4. promotion raise Key Terms

5. You’re in charge of your future. To make a successful transition from school to work, you need to understand and plan for your future. School-to-Work Transition

6. There is something to learn from everything you do. Are you getting the most from everything you do? Getting the Most Out of All You Do

7. A negative attitude triggers negative thinking. A change of attitude can make a huge difference in what you do. The Right Attitude

8. The next time you feel bored or wish you were somewhere else, try this. Challenge yourself to find something worthwhile in what you are doing. Try This Activity Take Another Look continued

9. Open Your Mind Go to your least favorite class with an open mind. Practice active listening. Pay attention. Try This Activity Take Another Look continued

10. Keep a Journal For one week, keep a journal to reflect on your new attitude. Try This Activity Take Another Look continued

11. Learn and Grow With a positive attitude, you are always ready to learn and grow. Try This Activity Take Another Look

12. Giving your best means giving your hardest effort to something, sticking with it, and not giving up. Always Give Your Best

13. Learning allows you to grow. In the workplace, there are opportunities to learn and grow at every level. Growing on the Job

14. Extra effort will help you get the most from a job. When you show initiative, you do what needs to be done without being told to do it. Showing Initiative

15. Graphic Organizer Making the Most of Any Job Do your job as well as you can. SUCCESS Look for opportunities to learn on the job. Volunteer to do more. Be willing to try new things.

16. As you grow on a job, you may be given more responsibility. A promotion is a job advancement to a position of greater responsibility and authority. Getting More Responsibility

17. Promotions usually include a raise, or increase in pay. Getting More Responsibility

18. Employers review employees’ performances on the job and look for certain qualities when determination who gets a promotion. How to Get a Promotion

19. Graphic Organizer Checklist of Desirable Employee Qualities and Skills Seniority Perseverance Knowledge Cooperativeness Thinking skills Ability to perform Basic skills Willingness to learn Listening skills Communication skills Initiative continued continued

20. Graphic Organizer Checklist of Desirable Employee Qualities and Skills Teamwork skills Organizing skills Social skills Technology skills Adaptability Problem-solving skills Flexibility Decision-making skills Education and training Planning skills continued

21. Before accepting a promotion, you should decide whether you want more responsibility and whether you can handle the added work. Deciding Whether You Want More Responsibility

22. A promotion includes: Other Things to Consider • Responsibility for others’ work • New relationships with coworkers • Possible relocation • Other personal sacrifices

23. When you’re offered a promotion, you must take an honest look at yourself and your goals. Not every promotion will be right for you. Deciding Whether to Accept a Promotion

24. It’s OK to decline, or say no, to a promotion. If one promotion is not right for you, the next one might be. Deciding Whether to Accept a Promotion

25. Giving Criticism The way you give criticism makes all the difference. When critiquing someone’s work, use a calm voice. Begin by praising something about the work that is positive. Then suggest improvements. Focus on the problem and not the person. Attitude Counts

26. How can a willingness to try new things help you grow? By trying something new, you get new ideas and you may learn a better way of doing things. If you want to grow, you need to be open to new things. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

27. How can you tell that you’re ready for a promotion? Answers will vary but may include: You are ready for more responsibility; you want new challenges; and you want more say in projects and company business. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

28. Why do employers consider seniority when considering promotions? Employers consider seniority because they want to reward people who have been loyal to the company, and because seniority also reflects experience. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A

29. End of Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals Lesson 12.1 School-to-Work Transition