Exploring Careers

Chapter 8: On the Job

Chapter Summaries in English

In Chapter 8, you learned more about life in the workplace. You learned about what to expect on the first day of work and how to prepare for it. You also learned about corporate culture and how workplace mentors can ease the transition to a new job. You read about the different ways of being paid and the different types of benefits many employers offer. The forms legally required for employment were also discussed.

You learned about the expectations employers have of their employees, such as ethics, etiquette, and discretion. You discovered what personal qualities you can work on to become a better employee. Finally, you learned more about the evaluation process on the job and how it helps you to be a better employee.