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Learn how to transition from school to work successfully, handle more responsibility, and strive for promotions with the right attitude, initiative, and growth mindset.
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Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals Lesson 12.1 School-to-Work Transition
How to get the most out of everything you do, including a job How to get and handle more responsibility on the job Discover
Making the most of everything you do is like making an investment in your future and your happiness. Why It’s Important
promotion raise Key Terms
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
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
A negative attitude triggers negative thinking. A change of attitude can make a huge difference in what you do. The Right Attitude
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
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
Keep a Journal For one week, keep a journal to reflect on your new attitude. Try This Activity Take Another Look continued
Learn and Grow With a positive attitude, you are always ready to learn and grow. Try This Activity Take Another Look
Giving your best means giving your hardest effort to something, sticking with it, and not giving up. Always Give Your Best
Learning allows you to grow. In the workplace, there are opportunities to learn and grow at every level. Growing on the Job
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
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.
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
Promotions usually include a raise, or increase in pay. Getting More Responsibility
Employers review employees’ performances on the job and look for certain qualities when determination who gets a promotion. How to Get a Promotion
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
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
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
A promotion includes: Other Things to Consider • Responsibility for others’ work • New relationships with coworkers • Possible relocation • Other personal sacrifices
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
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
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
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
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
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
End of Chapter 12 Moving Toward Your Goals Lesson 12.1 School-to-Work Transition