Work Performance

How you will be measured?

You will be measured by results.

Strings of excuses why the objective is not achieved has no place in work place.

Let me share with you a secret; boss knows if what you tell him is merely an excuse eventhough he looks like he belives what you said!Trust me.

Keep your personal integrity intact by keeping your dicipline in life in control. Personal diciplines tie tightly to your work dicipline.

So from now, even you are still in uni, do train yourself good self dicipline. Simple example, doing things on time, avoid late nights and have good health habits. It will pay in long run.

Good luck and take care!

Kak Sholihah

Jakarta

Developing the Right Attitude in Working

I was thrilled when Aishah from UTP invite me to contribute to CPW blog. As I passed the busy traffic of Jakarta on my way to work, my mind keep wandering what shall be the topic.

It was after a brisk walk this afternoon when a topic pops into my mind. Hmmm..I would like to start on sharing my ideas on developing the right attitude with your career.

Take work as a worship (ibadah). Work life is like a garden for us to play where we can have fun in learning, improving ourself and in return getting a reward (pay check la kan). In return, work enable us to contribute to larger ground ( family, our love ones, community and nation). Work is like an instrument for us to become a better person. So, take all the work challange, problem faced with a non-performing collegues for example or tough inquiry from client and other forms of challenge as part of the learning process. At the end of the day what we want is to be a better person. ..career wise and personal wise.

Career Chemistry: The Best Jobs for Six Personality Types

By Marty Nemko

When seeking your true love, you had better look for someone with a compatible personality. The same thing is true when choosing your career. As part of its Best Careers guide, U.S. News has selected the top careers for each of six personality types. Sure, everybody's an individual, but researchers have observed that most people have certain characteristics that can be grouped into a small number of categories. We've used the methodology developed by respected career psychologist John Holland, who identifies six general types of people. For each, we've selected careers—both white-and blue-collar—with good job availability and respectable pay, in fields that offer psychological satisfaction and reasonable quality of life. Most people will recognize themselves in at least one of these categories:

Realistic, hands-on people tend to be practical and straightforward. They like to work with concrete objects. Careers compatible with this personality type: electrician, orthodontist, surgical technologist, biomedical engineer.

Investigative people are analytical, intellectual, and scientific. Typically, they like to gather a lot of information before making decisions. And they question ideas that aren't backed up by rational data. Compatible careers: professor, software developer, physician's assistant, veterinarian, librarian.

Artistic people are creative and imaginative, as you might expect. But they can also be strong problem solvers, since they bring an intuitive mindset that complements the more rational approach others might offer. Compatible careers: landscape architect, graphic designer, director or producer, interior designer, editor.

Social people often end up in "helping" professions where attributes like patience, empathy, and generosity make a difference. They're often strong team players good at achieving consensus. Compatible careers: school psychologist, mediator, nurse, physical therapist, social worker. Enterprising people are competitive, energetic extroverts. They often end up as entrepreneurs or group leaders, and prefer to delegate the pieces of a project while focusing on the big picture. Compatible careers: executive, financial manager, sales rep, sales manager.

Conventional people, also described as orderly, are somewhat misnamed. They're not necessarily bland, though they do tend to be reserved, careful, and efficient. These are the folks who handle all the details that keep the trains running on time. Compatible careers: accountant, actuary, financial planner, technical writer, building inspector.

This system for categorizing personality types obviously isn't perfect. Many people, for instance, are an amalgam of two or three different types. A few people might feel they don't fit into any of these categories. But whatever your attributes and idiosyncrasies, the odds of finding a fulfilling career are greater if you match your job to your personality. That's why, under each entry, we've also included additional resources for folks who want to do more research. It may not be as easy as jumping at the first opportunity that comes along. But most people probably wouldn't marry their first dates, either.

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/biztech/articles/070719/19careers.intro.htm

FORTUNE 500

Entering career world in tough enough, but to survive in it is tougher. Effective and proactive employee must really work hard and most importantly smart! One most important aspect is keep update about the changes in the industry around them especially during the economic depression recently. This current economic depression forces every company to be cautions and changes is vital to survive. World had witness few financial incident in the last few months and this much effects on companies ranking and reputation. This various changes had much affected the ranking of companies in the world ranking. One of the most popular is ranking by FORTUNE magazine.


FORTUNE is managed by CNNMoney.com which brought the world the latest news in business area. FORTUNE is most popular by its FORTUNE 500 which is an annual ranking of companies around the world. The ranking varies from Top Industries, CEOs, Most Profitable, Biggest Employees, Fastest Growing and many more which are supported with financial data and evidence. This ranking is vital in determining company’s reputation besides one of most important elements in building corporate images. Good reputation can bring many benefits towards companies such as give a clear indication of company performance to investors and give a good impression towards customers. The full list of FORTUNE ranking is available on their website >>click on the image above<<


As a students and new employee, the information is very beneficial for us to understand the industry and keep update about the changes in the business world. You also can include some of information you gained from the sites during your job interview. This will show the interviewer that you are well informed and alert about the industry. Certainly it will bring a good impression for you!!