30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee: A Guide to Success in the Workplace

30 Ways to Shine as a New Employee: A Guide to Success in the Workplace

"The ability to get a job has only a casual relationship to the ability to keep one!"
-Denise Bissonnette (Author)



As a stand-alone guide for a someone newly-entering the workforce, as a refreshing guide for reclaiming our own spirits at work, as a pre-employment primer, or as a template for on-the-job mentoring, 30 Ways to Shine is both engaging and illuminating.

Each of the thirty skills in this book are accompanied by simple tasks that can be acted on right away - enhancing the likelihood of success on the job. As a tool for excelling in our jobs, this little book connects us to the true power and influence that we all wield in our workplaces. It encourages us to bring all that we are to our work lives. It gives strategic advice on how to manage conflict and change.

In the context of "livelihood" as a journey, it prompts us to use even the most menial jobs as opportunities for growth and development.

30 Ways to Shine was developed to be used by companies as part of an orientation program for new employees or as the basis for new-hire Mentoring programs. It is also being used effectively by placement agencies for pre-employment workshops and/or post-placement job stabilizing services.

Implementation Tools

There are three great (free) online guides to help you to effectively use 30 Ways to Shine to enhance job retention efforts. Just click on the following links:

Employer Guide: How 30 Ways to Shine can be used to support and/or mentor new employees in order to improve retention rates and minimize turnover.

Agency Guide: How 30 Ways to Shine can be used as the basis for effective post-placement support and job stabilization.

Pre-employment Workshop Outline: How 30 Ways to Shine can be used to develop job-seeker skills that will improve job performance and retention.

Skills Covered Include:

1.

Calming New Employee Jitters
2.

Dealing With Change
3.

Understanding Workplace Culture
4.

Meeting New People
5.

Satisfying Employer Expectations
6.

Learning To Relate In The Company Style
7.

Clarifying Performance Goals
8.

Paying Attention To Your Surroundings
9.

Learning From Mistakes
10.

Not Letting Worry Cramp Your Style
11.

Reflecting The Company Image
12.

Exceeding Employer Expectations
13.

Shining In The Eyes Of The Employer
14.

Being A Team Player
15.

Surviving Office Politics



16.

Choosing To Think Positive
17.

Facing Your Fear And Finding Courage
18.

Breaking Bad Habits Of The Mind
19.

Coping With Everyday Life
20.

Taking Small Steps To Change
21.

Controlling Your Anger
22.

Making Yourself Understood
23.

Benefiting From Praise And Criticism
24.

Developing The Ability To Really Listen
25.

Dealing With Difficult People
26.

Making A Difference
27.

Making Work Meaningful
28.

Living Each Day Gratefully
29.

Learning From A Mentor
30.

Balancing Life And Work

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