Connecting

Capabilities Contributions Challenges

Retention

Attitude is everything!

Competency

Participants will learn how to convey to veterans the importance of continuing self-directed professional development to maintain employment.

“Attitude is Everything”From: Charles Swindoll

The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do. It is more important than appearance, inherited attributes or skill. It will make or break a company...a person...a home.

“Attitude is Everything”From: Charles Swindoll

The remarkable thing is that we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past...we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play the one unknown card we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

“Attitude is Everything”From: Charles Swindoll

And so it is with you...we are in charge of our attitudes.

“Attitude is Everything”

A Bad Attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere till you

change it..

Four Groups 1st Week Factors for Success Relationships with Co-workers /

Supervisors How to Move Ahead

1.2.3.

4.

1st Week

Considerations for 1st Week

Schedule/Calendar considerations Know what to bring (ID’s, pen, pad, etc)Dress appropriatelyLogistics (hrs. parking, etc)Don’t get too friendly, too fast

Factors forSuccess

Factors for Success

Have a good attitude Be punctual Adapt to the job – say yes!Be likableAsk questions

Coworkers /Supervisor

Coworkers / Supervisors

Treat everyone professionally Align positively with staffBe a team playerLook / Observe / Learn

How to Move Ahead

How to Move Ahead

Team PlayerDoing all duties / above and beyondFollow the rulesContinual learningLongevity

Retention

Attitude is everything!