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The Qualities of a Strong Work Ethic

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There's a phrase that's becoming more and more common in today's workplace: "Your degree and technical skills will land you a job, but your work ethic will advance you." Work ethic is much more than simply showing up to your job and completing assignments. Our recent alums share the qualities that not only stand out to them, but are often the qualities that are pegged for promotion the soonest!

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Video: The Qualities of a Strong Work Ethic
1. Why is it important to have a strong work ethic?
A. ) It sets you apart from others
B. ) It makes you more reliable
C. ) You are able to get a lot more done
D. ) All of the above

2. How can you show your employer that you have a strong work ethic?
A. ) You can wait around until they give you projects to complete
B. ) You can finish a project just slightly after the deadline date
C. ) You must work long hours
D. ) You can stay 100% focused on the job at hand until complete

3. Work ethic is closely related to integrity
True
False

4. Almost all successful leaders have a strong work ethic
True
False

5. If asked, how can you prove to an interviewer that you have a strong work ethic?
A. ) Simply answer yes when asked if you are a hard worker
B. ) Give an example of a challenge you have faced and how you overcame it
C. ) Change the subject if you feel as though you cannot answer the question
D. ) None of the above

6. Showing up to work and staying for the required amount of time equals a strong work ethic
True
False

7. Adversity may be something that can breed a strong work ethic in a person
True
False

8. What might be a sustainable reason to always display a strong work ethic?
A. ) It’s your girlfriend’s birthday this month and you need the monthly bonus to buy her something really nice
B. ) There is a movie premier at 6pm so you need to get your work done by then
C. ) You have a passion for the work you do
D. ) None of the above

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