*Expectations

What Does My Company Expect of Me?

LOYALTY

• Know what is expected of you
• Speak well and fairly about your company/employer to others.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Know what is expected of you.
• Be familiar with company policies, rules and regulations, and benefits available to you.
• Be at work on a regular basis and on time. Notify your employer if you are unable to be at work, as far in advance as possible.
• Give a day's work for a day's pay. Show initiative and keep busy.

What Does My Supervisor Expect of Me?

LISTEN CAREFULLY

Take notes, if necessary, to remember things that are important to learn your job.

ASK QUESTIONS

Be sure you understand what your supervisor is explaining. Time your questions appropriately, however.

BE WILLING TO ADMIT YOUR MISTAKES

Nobody is perfect. You are likely to make a few mistakes. It is important you learn from your mistakes so that they do not occur again.

KNOW HOW YOUR JOB RELATES TO OTHER JOBS.

Know the company structure and who is at the top. If you have a problem or concern, be sure to follow the chain of command.

GET ALONG WELL WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR AND FELLOW EMPLOYEES.

Getting along with the person who evaluates you is an important key to job success.

What Do My Co-Workers Expect of Me?

LEARN YOUR JOB AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.

Work should be done on time and error free, once your job duties are learned.

ACCEPT CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

Listen carefully to your supervisor's suggestions.

Thank co-workers for their advice, but be sure it does not conflict with company policy or your supervisor's position.

MAINTAIN A BUSINESS-LIKE ATTITUDE

Get along with everyone. Keep your temper even if someone is rude to you. Be courteous.

MAINTAIN A PLEASANT, PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE.

Dress Appropriately for the job.

Practice excellent personal hygiene.

BE COOPERATIVE

You may have to bend a little for the good of the group.

Be a "team player". Working together gets the job done faster and more efficiently than letting everyone do his/her task his or her way. This relates to your attitude about your job. Don't be a slacker.

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*Charles V. Dumas, Kim Shaffer, Casey Normadin, Jan Rimer, Sally Boeschenstein, Mary Grunert, Sue Miller......How to Get a Job, A Job Seeker's Guide, pg. 63-65.