Personal Attributes
These are Personal Attributes
that employers look for when you apply for a job. Personal Attributes are
characteristics or skills that employers are looking for, the reason is because
when you do the job you need to know about the job, what it involves and to
understand it, otherwise if you do not have these attributes and do not
understand about the job, then it is very difficult to do the job, when you
would not know what you are doing.
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Self-motivation
Self-motivation
means, motivating yourself, wanting to achieve your own goals and learn new
things until you have achieved them.
{http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Definition_Self_Motivation.html}
– have said ‘Self-motivation is the ability to satisfy a desire, expectation,
or goal without being influenced to do so by another person. Self-motivation is
the key to a paradigm shift or behaviour changes amongst individuals.’ For
example if you are an IT technician and your job is to set up computers, but
you want to be able to programme things so with self-motivation in your own
time you would try and find a way of learning how to do programming.
Self-motivation is needed because even though you might not need to be able to
do a certain skill, it is still important to develop your skills and learn new
things to become more versatile. This can
benefit the company because you might have to use that skill for the company in
the future. Also self motivated employees often get on with the job with minimal
supervision.
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Leadership Skills
Leadership
Skills, means you should be able to motivate a group of people towards a
certain goal. As a leader you should know the weaknesses and strengths of the
group of people as well as knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, and lead
them with no problems. {Edexcel, Information Technology Level 3 book} have said
‘Everyone is a potential leader and opportunities for leadership occur daily.
However, many people lack confidence or leadership experience. Learning how to
lead includes learning how to follow.’ For example if
it is in a school or work or a company, as an IT Technician if you are a leader
you have to know everyone in your team’s strengths and weaknesses to be able to
give then the right part of an IT Technician job, to ensure that they are doing
the job that best suites them in what they do best. To be able to know what
their strengths and weaknesses are you must know your own strengths and
weaknesses and know the difference between what their strengths are and what
their weaknesses are. Leadership skills can benefit employers, because the
employer can trust the employees to take responsibilities in their absents or
to manage lower grade staff.
Organisational
skills is a routine that can help you to complete everyday tasks efficiently.
Also setting goals for yourself. This is important because if you were not
organised you would not know what to do first, to ensure you are organised you
need to prioritise the tasks you need to accomplish. {http://www.grb.uk.com/recruitment-glossary}
have said ‘This means being able to plan, delegate, organise, direct and
control. Putting this into practice can start with simply writing to-do lists
or designing a filing system.’ For example if you plan your day and make a list
of your tasks in priority order, by the end of the day you should have
completed everything on your list, also organising your work desk so you know
where everything is for when you need it. Organisational skills can benefit the
employer because less time is wasted and you can accomplish more tasks quickly
and efficiently making sure the work place function professionally and
economically.
Team
work is when you work with other people and everyone’s strengths come together as
one. It is important because the job involves working together with other
people, rather than just being one person. {Edexel information technology Level
3} have said ‘Every team has a team leader and others in the team have specific
roles to play. It is important that everyone understands exactly what roles are
undertaken by each team member and that everyone in the team works well
together. Being a member of a team brings responsibilities.’ For example as an
IT technician at a school, everyone works together and has a particular job role.
One person would set up log in’s, another person would fix computer, and
another would control what websites students go on etc. Team work can benefit
the employer because it becomes a happy and fully functional working
environment as team work often brings more satisfaction to a task because you
have worked together to achieve it. This raises
team morale which encourages high achievement.
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Independence
In
your attitude you need independence; employers are looking for someone who has
the ability to think for themselves, they do not want somebody that just waits
for their commandments. You need to show them your knowledge and initiative,
telling the employer you are independent. {http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/independent}
have said ‘not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion,
conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself.’ For example someone that is not
independent might do a task that the employer or manager has asked, but then do
nothing when they have completed it, waiting for the next instruction. Independence
- Problem Solving
Problem
solving means when you have to find a
satisfactory solution to a particular issue or difficulty, quote from {Edexel information technology level 3}
‘in any situation, some people will see only the problems they face and will be
weighed down by them. Others maybe quick, perhaps too quick, to see a
solution.’ To summarise that, it is saying that some people would see a problem
and just give up, without thinking about the solution. An example a computer is
not working and someone might see the problem and give up and not analyse it to
find a solution. Problem solving can benefit an employer because the employer
would want their employees to try their best and not give up, also example of
an IT technician, the company would not look good if an employee is supposed to
help a customer but then give up when a problem can’t be solved instantly, so
the company would lose customers, therefore problem solving benefit employers
if the employee does not give up.
Respect
means to be very considerate and polite to the customer and to accept and
understand the customer’s thoughts and opinions. It is very important because
when you are dealing with a customer and they are not happy, it is important to
respect them, listen to what they have to say, do not disregard their opinions
and be open minded. Also an employer would not want to employ someone that will
be rude to customers. For example a customer is very angry about their laptop
they have bought from your company as it is broken and is insulting you because
of this problem, instead of shouting back at the customer you would calm them
down and find a solution to the problem. {http://uk.ask.com/what-is/what_is_the_definition_of_respect}
have said ‘Respect is a status of being regarded with honour and high esteem.
It is the act of noticing with regard, special attention and giving particular
consideration to someone especially with care and with reputable caution.’
Respect benefits employers because if the employee is very respectful to
customers and help them with any problems, it will help gain more customers, so
the company will get more money and gain the trust and satisfaction of their
customers.
Dependability means being reliable, honest and
loyal. Most employers would like a worker
who is reliable, someone who would always turn up to work on time and get on
with their work with no complaints. Being dependable is important because you
have to make sure other people can trust you. {http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_meaning_of_dependability#ixzz28hFQoaDE} have said ‘Dependability is a
value showing the reliability of a person to others because of his/her
integrity, truthfulness, and trustfulness, traits that can encourage someone to
depend on him/her.’ For example an employee who has to work as part of a team,
but they are not very dependable, means other members of the team do not know
if they can trust or rely on them to do the right thing or to be on time. Dependability
can benefit employers because if an employee is dependable then the employer
knows that they can trust the employee.
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Punctuality
Punctual means to be on time. It is important to be on time to
work, because if you are not punctual you will never get work finished, and
employers could consider sacking you. {http://www.thefreedictionary.com/punctuality}
have said ‘Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt.’ For example
someone that is late for work will not be able to finish what they are doing.
Some work places you have to work the same amount of hour’s everyday, so if you
are late you have to stay at work until a later time, if you are always
punctual you are more likely to succeed in your job. Punctuality benefits
employers because if the employees are punctual or early, then they are able to
start working on time and there is no delay, so the employer is able to run the
business.
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Determination
Determination means
pushing yourself to the limit and knowing you can do better, to be strong-minded, for example if you did
some work but you think it is not good enough and you are determined to do
better because you want to do better. It is important because it is easier to
achieve your goals when you have a positive attitude and determination to
succeed. You would make sure that you are able to overcome difficulties in life
when you have determination. {http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/determination}
have said ‘Determination is the act of coming to a decision or of fixing or
settling a purpose.’ For example you may be the type of person that would just
go along with everybody else’s ideas or you could be very determined and ignore
what other people have suggested and do what you think is right. Determination
benefits employers because employers like someone that is very determined, it
benefits them in that they do not have to persuade employees what to do,
because determined employees can just get on with their work and are determined to succeed.
Time management is important because you need to use your time
wisely, so you can get things done in priority and it helps you organise how
you will achieve tasks. To achieve this you need to take control of your time,
a diary can be helpful. People who offer a service always rely on a diary,
writing down appointments to keep track of which client they should be
expecting. {Edexel information technology Level 3} have said ‘To make the best use
of your time, you need to manage it effectively.’ For example you can write
down in a diary every appointment made so that you do not forget, because if
you did not do this and you forget you might make more a one appointment
scheduled for the same time. Time management can benefit employers because they
trust that their employees have the ability to meet their goals and finish
everything on their list for that day, so they can start new tasks the next
day.
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Numerical verbal
skills
Employers are
looking for someone, who listens carefully to what other people are saying, so
you do not have to ask them to repeat what they have said. Also employers want
someone who can communicate verbally and clearly. {http://www.communicationskills.co.in/definition-of-communication-skills.htm}
have said ‘Every individual needs to be well equipped with the tools to
communicate effectively, whether it is on the personal front, or at work. In
fact, according to the management gurus, being a good communicator is half the
battle won. After all, if one speaks and listens well, then there is little or
no scope for misunderstanding. The primary reasons for misunderstanding are due
to inability to speak well, or listen effectively.’ For example you are dealing
with a customer it is important to hear what they have to say first, and then
speak to them clearly after so they understand. Numerical verbal skills benefit
employers because if their employees are communicating well by listening
carefully and speaking clearly, they know that they have a good chance of a
satisfied customer.
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Good working practice
It is important that you follow safe working practice to ensure
that everyone including the manager, colleagues and the customers are safe and
do not get injured. It is also important to follow health and safety
instruction. {http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/ask-teacher/40395-good-workingpractice.html#G7jfDdvVt24lyTUi.99}have
said ‘
"Good working practices" are the standard, sensible
things you do, when you do a particular job (with regard to health &
safety, efficiency, legality, etc.).’ For example an IT technician job, it
would not be safe if somewhere with computers had a lot of wires sticking out
everywhere because someone could get a shock, or another example if an IT
technician goes to someone’s house to fix their computer but does not finish
the job and leaves live wires showing someone in that house could hurt
themselves or it could cause a fire. Good working practice benefits employers
because the employer would have satisfied customers if the employees do their
job correctly.
