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Chapter Workplace Skills Self-Appraisal Questions • Why am I looking for a job? • What specifically I hope to gain by having a job? • What I like to do? • What am I good at? • Which of my skills would I like to use at my job? Self-Appraisal (cont’d) • Identify skills and honestly evaluate yourself • List things learned from school, friends, family, books, hobbies, and other sources • Be prepared to disclose your driving record to work in the auto industry References • Make a list of three to five people as references • Choose references wisely • Always ask permission to use someone as a reference first • Give copy of your résumé to people on your reference list Contacting Potential Employers • Usually best to drop off resume and cover letter in person • Be prepared for an on-the-spot interview • Many employers not want phone calls regarding employment Tips for a Successful Interview • • • • • • • Take paper and a pen to take notes Be on time or a little early Look neat and professional Shake hands firmly Listen closely to the interviewer Avoid “yes” or “no” answers Do not say anything negative about others Common Interview Questions • • • • What can you tell me about yourself? Why are you interested in the job? What are your strengths and weaknesses? If we offer you a job, what can you offer us? • Do you have any questions about the job? Common Technician Compensation • Hourly wages – many new technicians are paid an hourly rate • Commission – some technicians are paid based on the labor they perform This is commonly referred to as “flat-rate” pay • Combination – technicians in some shops receive a hourly wage plus a percentage of parts and/or labor Employee Responsibilities • • • • • Regular and on-time attendance Following directions Responsibility Productivity Loyalty Employer Responsibilities • • • • • Instruction and supervision A clean, safe place to work Wages Fringe benefits Opportunity and fair treatment Non-Verbal Communication • Non-verbal communication can say a lot about you • Body language, tone, posture, facial expression, eye movement, and gestures can all convey inadvertent meanings • Work on maintaining an open and forward posture Professionalism • Earn respect by displaying a positive attitude, good behavior, and accepting responsibility • A professional is confident, honest, shows initiative, sets goals, manages time, follows rules, and applies ethics to reasoning Interpersonal Relationships • • • • • • Make suggestions to improve success Display a positive attitude Respect the opinions of co-workers Respond to criticism in a professional way Provide constructive criticism Resolve conflicts in a professional way Customer Relations • Without customers there is no business • Always act and dress professionally • Ensure their vehicle is returned clean and undamaged • Talk with customers in a courteous, respectful, and understandable manner ... job? • What I like to do? • What am I good at? • Which of my skills would I like to use at my job? Self-Appraisal (cont’d) • Identify skills and honestly evaluate yourself • List things learned