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Show l. LJ L-... I ' r.. - . mind. But your best course is to control your temper and US went to achieve ing out assignments. Listen jTSL success in life, want to get carefully to instructions, then ahead particularly in our jobs, proceed on your own. Every The big question is: "How do supervisor wants his people to yotx go about it?M The answer ask questions about things they is simpler than you think: Set dont understand fully, but the up a goal an foUow through worker who keeps running to until you reach it It's not al- - his supervisor to ask, "How ways quite so -easyeaiTy -- hould I do this?" is soon out, however, unless you have tagged as lacking initiative. v a, T.T. OF 3 overlook these annoyances. Its the mature thing to do and will pay , " w-- - , U'J- - t - - What the necessary are the techniques that will help you get ahead in your job? The ambitious young person will be thinking about advancement from the moment he completes the first step in his career plansgetting the right job. He will be looking for opportunities to use his know-ho- w. 4 - -- ,..1 1 . x - - 1 J ' . . . 5 - r the long run. 1 : 7. Neatness. Wasting mate- - -- . off in along with their co-work- ers. Learning the duties of others your shop, office, or store provides another channel for in advancement Sally Harris was a file clerk, but she had been rials or failing to keep tools, studying typing and shorthand and equipment clean and or- -, at night to prepare herself for derly indicate slovenly habits, a better job. One day when the Merle is a speedy typist but her she- misplaces letters on cluttered desk. Bill is a poten- tially good mechanic, but he doesn't clean and repair his tools. Neatness is an asset in any job. 8. Health.; Health and safety - 4. Reliability. Dishonesty and be3 any worker's jyg. downfall, for reliability is val- ued highly. You'll make mis- takes, so admit them and ac- cept correction gracefully. 5. Congeniality. Many work- ers fail because thev set angry important Late habits are boss secretary was ill, Sally; helped out the office supervisor by doing some emergency typing. Next time there was a stenographic job ; open, Sally got it. Like Sally, you can outgrow your present job and win promotion by preparing yourself for other duties. r ;K . . - abilities, his imagination, and his creative talents. Whether or not he wins promotion de pends not only on his ability. but also on the existing oppor,. - - . ' , 'W - tunities In his field. r.SPECIAL ?' ' 1 S(LLS s ! , : firs-'- ' & IN .. - i.-..-- .T,.a . . Let's suppose you have just taken your first job. Ifs probably not 'the one - of your dreams, but if you chose wisely it can help you reach the job you really want What, then, are the things you must know and do to succeed in your present job? Acquiring good work habits will start you up the ladder. If you learn them in your first W-.- - -- 'j'-- v.''-ty'vVC . ni'-'S- -' ; t:- job, they will become a natural part of your work. So let's start out by listing some of these desirable work habits. 1. Dependability. Observing company rules is highly impor- tant. You may not understand all the "whys" at first, but you ... 7;w tf will later. To be dependable you must avoid tardiness and and be willing to work late in an emergency. The dependable employee does a full day's work every day, gets his work done on schedule, and puts in extra time if necessary. 2. Eftdency. Doing your work right the first time iden tifies you as an efficient employee. The worker, who spends countless hours at every task in order to get it done right is of little value to his firm. Speed and accuracy are "musts." Us. ing the office phone for personal calls, writing personal letters, combing your hair or :.7 Crane, pmb- - manicuring your nails at your krlMmtt desk detract from your em- dency and certainly will not :p3tlfl953.lf ma f endear you to your boss. clock-watchin- -- t ?r ty ym At; ' T" -i; rjil FAMilY r "I1 n - mffiihT VftSHY MAGAZINE y g, wzJ Cj trzt ' - v-nr- - learned to do your particular job, develop initiative in carry- NOVCMKX 23. IH4 at supervisors, snap at their fellow workers, and complain constantly about their work, Learning to get along with is essen- your fellow-worke- rs tial to success. It's important that people like to work with you. What's more, youll find people more cooperative if you do your best to maintain good relations with them. 6. Courtesy. Courteous treat- ment of your associates and the public is another essential in any job. Avoid snapping at people, nagging, and playing practical jokes. Jill Jones at the next desk is irritating at times. Maybe Miss Johnson, your supervisor,- - does appear stupid occasionally. Perhaps the elderly customer at the no--, tions counter it exasperating because she can't make up her hours will reduce your efficien- - cy sleepy, yawning workers slow down production. And workers who disobey safety regulations are dangerous. If safety clothing is required, there's a good reason for it Heed danger" and warning signals unquestioningly. -- - Acquire some special skfflj You may enter business or industry via a routine job, but this need not prevent you from advancing. For the person who wants to get ahead, industry provides training other facilities and for attain- ing new skills Studies show that thousands of Workers are being groomed for promotion, and those who are promoted have demonstrated their ability to succeed on a job and to get on-the-- job : learn your job and can do it quickly and efficiently, don't complain about not having enough to do. Ask your Once you supervisor for additional work. If you feel your job isn't using all your abilities, learn all you can about the business you're in, or learn some new skill. Once you qualify yourself for a better job, you'll move ahead more rapidly. The speed with which you are promoted depends oh your ability to map out a goal for yourself and on how hard you try to reach that goal. Suppose "you're a craftsman and have mastered the art of turning shapeless woods or metals Into serviceable products. But you want to do more. You'd like to see those products turned out in greater h |