Employment retention is essential to Career Success

1. Job Maintenance
“What To Do Once You Have The Job”
Diana McLennan
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2. Index
Group Norms
What To Do Once You Have The Job
5 Pointers To Keep You Employed
Summary
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3. Group Norms
No side conversations
Cell phones off or set to vibrate
Sealed beverages or cups with covers are
permitted
No Food
Respect for each other and the room
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4. What To Do Once You Have The Job
Congratulations you got the job, now you must
keep it.
5 Pointers To Keep You Employed
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5. Number 1
Understand Your Role And The Expectations
• Ask for clarity
• If the expectations appear unrealistic explain this in a
professional manner
• Be a team player
• Be fair and contribute to the team objectives
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6. Number 2
Expand Your Role, Keep Learning
• A team player becomes involved in the business
• Share expertise
• Open to learning new skills
• Seek out company training
• Say yes to opportunity
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7. Number 3
Develop Positive Relationships
• Develop positive relationships with all your co-
workers, managers and bosses
• Relationships based on trust
• Keep your promises, deliver on time
• Honest communication is key; unable to keep a
commitment be honest
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8. Number 4
Be Visible
• Don’t leave work early on a regular bases
• Attend social gatherings with co-workers and
management
• Maintain a professional image
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9. Number 5
Ask for Feedback
Learn from your Boss:
• Positive feedback is wonderful, but don’t be down
about negative feedback; it is important
• Do not hold grudges
• Learn from your mistakes
• Make the effort to do better
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10. Summary
What To Do Once You Have The Job
5 Pointers:
1. Understand Role Expectations
2. Keep Learning
3. Positive Relationships
4. Be Visible
5. Feedback Is Good
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11. References
PersonnelConcept.com.au
Catalyst Employment Services
RedStarResume
Slideshare.net
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