How do I keep my job?


How do I keep my job?						
Getting a job is one thing. Keeping a job is something else.

Keep your job
The chance of this happening is much higher with the following actions:

* Ask which contact person you can contact for help with questions

* if you have any questions, ask this contact person too

* Answering questions from the staff

* Respond to criticism with attention and questions about options for improvement

* Ask the contact person when they are expected to speak to others at work and during breaks

* Address others as expected in the workplace (it is best to practice beforehand with the accompanying person of the Federal Agency or with a private reference person)

Please write further ideas for actions below in bullet points:

* Idea 1:

* Idea 2:

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Please consider the following questions:     

A colleague makes a joking remark about your behavior. You are unsure whether this is done in a friendly or malicious way. How do you behave in this situation?


There are some technical issues at work that you don't understand. How do you ask if instructions or training are available?


They find it difficult to understand work tasks. What are you doing?





It is important for you to have a place in the office where you can be alone. How do you communicate this to your supervisor?


You prefer to work in a quiet, isolated environment rather than in an open space where people can hear each other and constantly approach you. How do you communicate this to your supervisor?


The copier seems to be defective, how do you ask who for help?



Please write your thoughts on the questions in bullet points under each of them!


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