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• Part 1 of 3: Evaluate your work ethic
• Part 2 of 3: Answering questions about your work ethic
• Part 3 of 3: Asking questions during your job interview
• Tips

Work ethic or work ethic refers to a person's attitudes, feelings and beliefs about his or her job. The state of a person's work ethic determines how that person deals with professional responsibilities, such as goal setting and achievement, hard work, task completion, ability to work independently, reliability, collaboration, communication, honesty, effort, timeliness, determination, leadership, voluntary duties accomplishment and dedication. A strong work ethic - one that encompasses a positive and productive way of working - is considered important among the workforce. For that reason, it is not uncommon for employers to ask potential employees about their work ethic. Because work ethic is a complex and individualistic topic, it is important that you think carefully about your own work philosophy so that you can best express yourself when needed.

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Part 1 of 3: Evaluate your work ethic

1. Assess your priorities about work. Is your work your first priority or are other aspects of your life more important?
   • Do you feel that your job is your first priority and you are able to fit your other responsibilities around your job?
   • A person with a healthy work-life balance is an attractive candidate for most companies. Many companies may even ask you questions about your interests outside of your field.
2. Assess your relationship with your current job. In order to best answer questions about your work ethic, you must first have a thorough understanding of how you personally handle your work. Consider the following:
   • Your attitude towards your job is related to your approach to the responsibilities that come with your job. Someone with a strong work ethic has a positive, willing attitude when it comes to making an effort for his job.
   • Your feelings about work are linked to how work affects your performance, and is an important contributing factor to your overall work ethic. Work can make you feel energetic, proud and positive about yourself and your achievements. On the other hand, you may feel that work makes you tense.
   • Your views on work relate to the role that you assign to work in relation to life. For example, you may believe that work builds character and is essential to a balanced life.
3. Outline your feelings about different aspects of your job. Writing down these ideas will help you remember important details about your work ethic and skills before an interview.
   • How do you feel about working with others? Describe both the pros and cons of direct contact with colleagues and customers.
   • How do you feel about continuing to learn and expanding your skills? Describe your attitude and feelings about sacrificing extra time for a workout.
   • How do you feel about overtime or under difficult circumstances? Indicate your attitude towards working overtime or working under unfamiliar circumstances and difficult situations.
4. Think of specific cases in your career. These help you describe which specifics of your work ethic have benefited your career. These can be things like:
   • Working in a team: has there been a specific moment when working with a team has been difficult or positive? How has working with others helped or hindered you?
   • Working with a difficult client: has there been a difficult scenario with a client? How did you resolve the problematic contact with that client, while still taking into account the needs of customers and the constraints of the business?

Part 2 of 3: Answering questions about your work ethic

1. Prepare for possible questions about your work ethic. Other questions may relate to your attitude to your current job, job performance, ability to work together, skills, etc.
   • Questions about your work ethic need not necessarily be phrased as, "Describe your work ethic," or "What is your work ethic?"
   • For example, such questions might go as follows: "How would you describe yourself?" "Do you enjoy working in a team?" "How do you feel about training and learning new skills?"
2. Please answer honestly that implies a strong work ethic. Choose characteristics of your attitude, feelings and beliefs about your work, and give an answer that is in line with who you are, but that reflects your work philosophy as best as possible.
   • For example, you may indicate that you are doing work with dedication because you believe it is important to do your best and feel fulfilled and satisfied.
   • You could also say that you are doing your best to make sure you enjoy your job, which helps you complete tasks with enthusiasm.
   • Emphasize that you view a job as an ongoing learning experience, and that you are always looking for new training and workshops that allow you to expand your skills and contribute in a new, innovative way to your workplace. Employers are often looking for people who want to deepen their own knowledge about their job and bring new insights to their team.
3. Use real life examples to support your answer. Think of situations you've been through that illustrate the work ethic you claim you have.
   • For example, if you say that you make honesty a high priority, mention a scenario in your life where you have been mostly honest, under difficult circumstances.
   • If you claim to be able to work well with others, describe a group project that you have successfully contributed to.
4. Describe a difficult situation at the time of your last job and how you worked to resolve it. Describe how you have successfully identified problems with others to find a solution.
   • Use concrete examples. You could say something like, "A customer had a problem with their account and they were very upset and angry. I was able to stay very calm and understanding as I worked to resolve the issue. I had to work directly with my manager to come up with a solution that met the customer's and the company's needs at the same time. In the end, the customer was happy with the solution and how I worked effectively with my team. "

Part 3 of 3: Asking questions during your job interview

1. Then ask questions about the potential job. Employers are most interested in candidates who ask questions during an interview. There are very good questions to ask after a question about your personality, work ethic, or ability to work together, such as:
   • "What skills and experiences make an ideal candidate for your company?" This is a great opportunity for your potential employer to put all the cards on the table and describe exactly what they are looking for. It can be a good way for you to come up with more answers about yourself and your work ethic that you haven't mentioned yet.
   • "Do you provide professional training or further training?" This is a good way to show that you are more interested in new ways of doing your job, and that you are willing to grow with the business.
2. Ask questions about the team environment in the workplace. This shows that you are interested in being part of a successful team, and are thinking about ways in which your skills can contribute to such a team.
   • `` Can you tell me about the team I will be working in? '' This shows that you know you are going to work in a team environment and such a question can be an impetus for describing how well you have worked with others .
   • Describe how your attitude and way of working fits within the philosophy of the company or team. You could say "I am an effective team player. I first assess where in a team project my skills can be most effective and then offer strategies in that area. I give my colleagues support and positive feedback. "
3. Avoid questions about benefits and pay. It's not a good idea to ask questions about benefits, time off, changing a work schedule, or gossip you may have heard, or asking too many personal questions of the person interviewing you.
   • Stick to specific questions about your potential job, the company in general, and the team you will be working in.
   • Questions about bonuses and salary can be asked at a later point in the application process, instead of during an initial interview.

Tips

• In the case of questions about work ethic during job interviews, the interviewers are often looking for someone who has a positive attitude, a team player, someone who takes initiative, is flexible enough to handle multiple tasks, can manage his or her time well go and continuously want to learn.
• Always dress successfully. Invest in an outfit that is clean, fits well and is made to measure. Don't wear messy or wrinkled clothes, heavy perfumes or garish colors.