Joyce Lain Kennedy, in her Career Book, says that "people skills" are very high on an employer’s list of desired qualities. Often when you ask employers why they let someone go, the answer is "He just didn’t fit in."

Each workplace is different, with its own rites and rituals. Be observant. Be friendly and courteous to your colleagues. It is important that you have the ability to get along with other workers and to show you are a team player.

Assignment One: Read "Are You a Team Player" on the following pages. Rate yourself as a Team Player using the quickie quiz included in the article.

Assignment Two: Following the pages with the above article, you will find another set of materials entitled "Lesson 1: First Things First." Read the material and make notes.

Assignment Three: Complete Activities 1-3.

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