WD W1 F18
Focus your energy by setting a work-related goal for yourself this semester. This goal doesn’t need to be technical, but it does need to be SMART: S – Specific What exactly do you want to achieve? Why do you want Read More …
Category: Work Diaries
WD S18 C10
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W10 – Warm Fuzzies We made it! Time for everyone’s favourite! Think about ONE co-worker who really excels at this job, goes above and beyond our expectations, or brings a unique skill set or worldview to Read More …
WD S18 C9
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W9 – Peer Review This work diary will give you the opportunity to reflect on your coworkers’ performance this semester. Your comments will give the supervisors a fuller picture of everyone’s work performance. Everyone will be Read More …
WD S18 C8
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W8 – SMART Goals Think back on your SMART goal from Week 1. Were you successful in reaching your goal? If so, what resources did you use? How has this goal/skill benefited you while on the job? Read More …
WD S18 C7
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W7 – Professionalism How long have you worked at The Commons? What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome in this job? What has required the steepest learning curve? How have you overcome these Read More …
WD S18 C6
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W6 – Customer Service Have a read through the Ten Keys to Handling Unreasonable & Difficult People. Which of these tactics do you tend to use when dealing with difficult clients? Which of these tactics hasn’t worked for you, Read More …
WD S18 C5
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W5 – Learning Day For those who joined us after last September, Learning “Day” (which usually takes place on a Friday night) is our annual staff training session that takes place during the first few weeks Read More …
WD S18 C4
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W4 – Assistive Technology Using a mind mapping software of your choice, create a thought web illustrating the responsibilities of ITS, CITL, CS, and the library, and what issues you would escalate to each department. Note Read More …
WD S18 C3
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W3 – Professionalism If we could improve on one thing here at The Commons, or if we could add one service, what would it be and why? This could be from a client or an employee Read More …
WD S18 C2
Work Diaries Spring 2018 W2 – Professionalism What degree program are you currently completing? What is one skill that you are developing through your program that has benefited you as a Commons employee? How has your time at The Commons Read More …