Expert Direction on Job Changing Methodologies
by Gary Ames - Selected writings by a professional job campaign manager.
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Key Traits To Look For and to Demonstrate

Valid Concepts to Assess Fit Between
People and Demands of a Job

With Credit to Dr. Wendell Williams

  
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Thinking

Quickly and effectively solves challenging problems.

Frequently learns and applies new job-related information.

Develops sophisticated long-term strategies.

Planning

Plans time and projects without missing any steps or deadlines.

Follows many rules exactly without exception.

Acts quickly without deliberation.

Is 100% accurate all the time.

Interacting

Gets along with others in a very close-knit working environment.

Effectively deals with customer demands on a regular basis.

Demonstrates genuine support and concern for the welfare of others.                                                                       

Is outgoing and socially expressive.

Effectively coaches and develops skills of co-workers.

Is persuasive in a low-key manner.                                                                                                                                 Is persuasive in a forceful manner.

Demonstrates effective leadership ability.

Motivation

Is always on time and does not miss any workdays.

Frequently suggests new ideas or job improvements.

Works long hours without complaint.

Always does more than required for the job.                                                                                                                         .

Is flexible and accepting of frequent changes.    

Is visibly supportive of the organization.

Rank order these two lists to fit you.

Cognitive Styles - 

¾    Conceptual:  Unconventional, creative, unique, innovative. 

¾    Analytical:    Problem-solving, analysis, mathematical, investigative.

¾    Structural:     Rule following, administrative, structured.

¾    Social:            Social, concerned, friendly, interactive.

Behavior Styles -  How thinking styles are exhibited.

¾    Assertiveness:          Risk taking, driven, assertive, forceful.

¾    Expressiveness:      Social, outgoing, gregarious, extroverted.

¾    Flexible:                    Easy, accommodating, easy going, cooperative.

 

  
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