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Behave consistently, predictably, reliably and dependably |
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Obtain and complete appropriate information, approvals, paperwork, signatures, and other requirements promptly and accurately. |
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Arrive on time, as scheduled, and prepared to work, meetings, and calls. |
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Follow directions and organizational rules, procedures and policies as communicated in a variety of ways. |
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Systematically and thoroughly gather, compile, categorize, and verify data or information. |
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Note details, facts, inconsistencies, ambiguity, or gaps in information and ask questions to clarify. |
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Diligently check work for errors or inconsistencies and correct them, even under time pressure. |
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Monitor and document plans, assignments, changes, deliverables, and relevant details to ensure work is performed accurately and completely. |
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Use and report measurements, records, and other data according to expectations. |
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Organize and update data, files, and records in order to ensure information is current and accessible. |
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Take responsibility for one's decisions, actions, or commitments. |
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Plan and schedule tasks so that work assignments or goals are achieved within accepted timeframes. |
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Modify behavior based on feedback from multiple sources or self-analysis of past mistakes. |
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Show sincere interest and sensitivity to the needs or feelings of others. |
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Assist colleagues or subordinates who have less experience or when workloads are high. |
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Recognize when relationships with others are strained. |
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Respond appropriately to the behaviors, concerns, or motives of others and provide support when others are upset. |
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Encourage others to share ideas, opinions, problems, and successes. |
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Provide timely, specific, constructive feedback that encourages others to improve performance. |
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Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues, customers, etc. |
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Strive to build consensus and voice objections in a supportive, tactful, diplomatic manner. |
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Learn from supervisors and coworkers and accept their help when offered. |
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Interact respectfully and cooperatively with others who are of a different race, culture, or age, or have different abilities, gender, or sexual orientation. |
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Respect, accept, and show positive regard for coworkers, employees, colleagues, and customers. |
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Recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to the communications of others. |
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Notice and attend to relevant visual and non-verbal cues and sources of information. |
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Locate and make use of information in various media, such as: written documents, calendars, signs and notices, contracts, regulations, complex instructions, audio messages, and visual representations such as graphs and charts. |
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Comprehend an author’s meaning and identify the main ideas expressed in communications. |
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Write legibly or type accurately and use correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization in written communications. |
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Use correct grammar and standard syntax, sentence structure, tone, pace and organization. |
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Convey relevant information clearly, correctly, and succinctly. |
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Comply with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies or procedures. |
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Respect company resources by using time and property responsibly or reporting loss, waste, or theft. |
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Abide by a strict code of ethics that goes beyond what the law requires, even in the face of opposition. |
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Act in the best interests of the organization, community, and environment. |
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Establish trust and credibility by treating others with honesty, fairness and respect. |
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Make decisions that are objective or reflect the just treatment of others. |
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Maintain composure and manage emotions in order to deal effectively with stressful situations. |
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Accept, respond appropriately to, and learn from both positive feedback and criticism. |
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Project a professional image by maintaining personal hygiene, using professional language, and dressing appropriately for occupational and worksite requirements. |
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Refrain from lifestyle choices which negatively impact the workplace or individual performance. |
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Demonstrate a positive attitude towards and pride in one's work and the work of the organization. |
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Interact with others pleasantly, courteously, and professionally. |
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Ensure personal safety by engaging in training to use equipment, tools, and personal protective equipment appropriately. |
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Follow established safety practices as appropriate for one's role, work environment, and field of work or study. |
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Report injuries, incidents, and workplace hazards to responsible parties as soon as safely possible. |
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Contribute to safety discussions with an understanding of one's legal rights and the implications of workplace risks. |
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Recognize, anticipate, prevent, and address common hazards in order to prevent workplace illness and injuries. |
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When needed, administer first aid or CPR if trained and summon assistance in response to incidents. |
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Communicate well-developed, relevant, and compelling content and supporting evidence in an organized and coherent manner. |
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Employ posture, gestures, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness to make presentations interesting and convey confidence. |
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Show insight, depth, perception, clarity, and fluency with language. |
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Persuasively present thoughts and ideas to influence others. |
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Build strong customer relationships by anticipating, seeking out, and attending to customer/client needs, interests, goals, and feedback. |
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Maintain customer/client relations by following through and providing prompt, efficient, and personalized assistance to meet their requirements, requests, or concerns. |
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Provide thorough, accurate, and timely information and (where appropriate) guarantees to address customer/client questions, concerns, and objections. |
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Evaluate customer satisfaction and adjust services or propose appropriate solutions in response to stakeholder feedback. |
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Establish appropriate boundaries and remain calm and empathetic when dealing with hostile customers/clients or unreasonable demands. |
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Maintain field-specific qualifications, licenses, requirements and expectations. |
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Identify and pursue career opportunities and participate in relevant training and professional development. |
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Explain the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders and behave in accordance with ethical standards of the field. |
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Identify and use relevant disciplinary methods to solve problems. |
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Explain and utilize basic knowledge, terminology, and relevant principles and practices within a field. |
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Develop and apply extended knowledge in the field. |
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Follow applicable laws, rules, policies, and regulations in the field. |
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Apply comprehensive and specialized knowledge in the field. |
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Integrate comprehensive knowledge within the field, including core theories and practices. |