Using Table 16.1 and Figure 16.1 as guides, do the following:

A. State your career goals.

B. Describe the three or four abilities and three or four attributes that you want to stand out most prominently in your job application package. Why do you want these skills and attributes to stand out?

C. Name the two or three abilities and attributes you most want to develop.

Table 16.1 and Figure 16.1

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TABLE 16.1 Abilities and Attributes That Establish Credibility in the Job Application Process Abilities (Skills and/or Knowledge) Function-specific (e.g., marketing, Competence (Task) finance) Company/industry Technology Analysis/research Attributes (Enduring Approaches to Work) Achievement-oriented Ambitious Analytical Assertive Creative Can-do attitude Decisive Detail-oriented Problem solver Entrepreneurial Resourceful Results-oriented Independent Seeks challenges Inquisitive Takes initiative Passionate Visionary Caring Communication/interpersonal (Relationships) Teamwork Emotional intelligence Leadership Character (Values) Intercultural Familiarity with corporate culture and values Dedication to the success of the company Knowledge of business ethics Curious Customer-oriented Diplomatic Empathetic Flexible Inspiring Loyal Motivational People-oriented Responsive Sensitive Supportive Team-oriented Generous Persuasive Tolerant Accountable Fair Reliable Committed Constant Hardworking Honest Responsible Straightforward Dedicated Open-minded Trustworthy Dependable Optimistic Unbiased