Employee Attributes

Employee attributes	Example	Why employer’s value it
Specific attributes
1.       Specific to the job	Technical knowledge	Employers value technical knowledge because if you don’t have the knowledge about a piece of software that you have to use regularly then there are things that could make your job easier. Another reason is that if you apply for a job with 0 GCSE’s and you know everything about everything you’re going to be doing then you’re more likely to get the job than someone with 10 GCSE’s that knows nothing about what they’re doing. while working with rainbow light you need to have the knowledge and understanding to be abke to work with the people within the organsiation for example being able to help someone who have bad sight.
	Health and safety	This is a major priority in any working environment because you need to make sure that the workplace is safe for everyone not just yourself. If you do not know anything about health and safety then you are a high risk to the company that employ you because if you don’t have a basic knowledge of it then you could end up costing the company a lot of money and you could lose your job. for example when working with rainbow light you need to work with clients under the health and safety law and make sure you are compying to it
General attributes
1.       General (soft skill)	Organisational Skills	organisation is the biggest factor in working in a company because if your unorganised then nothing will ever get done because you might have lost a sheet of paper that you might need and now something important has come up and that sheet of paper is needed you could lose your job of be suspended. for rainbow light they would need to organise excercises in different categories for the partially blind on computers that best helps them.
	Time Management	time management is a critical part of being an employee because no-one wants to take on someone that will turn up late every morning or someone that can’t get a piece of work done by when they said they could. Once again you could either receive a word from your boss if you’re not good at managing your time, but you could also possibly lose your job. when wokring with rainbow light you need to ensure that you always arrive on time becase if you arrive late or you are not there someone with blindness coud get hurt and you would be in big trouble.
Personal attitudes
1.	Tolerance	Tolerance can and can’t be a major factor in your job for instance if you’re working at a call centre then you will have to have a high level of tolerance because you can get some incredibly rude people on the phone to you so you have to tolerate them and maintain a professional attitude. you have to show tolerance within rainbow light due to having to help clients as some may give up or lose patience but you have to stand by them and be tolerant towards them to help them reach their goal
2.	Problem Solving	problem solving is the most important attitude for an IT technician because that’s all that you do is diagnose why the computer isn’t working properly. In some jobs it doesn’t matter if you are a good problem solver.

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Learning Styles

Learning Styles

 

 

 

From the quiz I took on learning styles i found out that my learning stlyes were visual, social and aural to determine this I used the website http://www.learning-styles-online.com/inventory/questions.php?cookieset=y on this page i will be explaining what these learning stlyes are and how i adapt to them.

 

 

 

 

Visual

 

The term "visual learning" means that You’d rather use pictures, images and spatial understanding. This type of learning style deals with shapes, patterns designs etc. It is about us visualizing, dreaming and imagining. The phrases used to represent visual learning are: 'Lets look at it differently', 'I cant quite picture it', 'I never forget a face' and see how this works for you. while learning 'visually' you can use many techniques such as:

·         Mind maps                                              
·         Images.
·         Colour.
·         Pictures.
·         Drawing.
·         Painting.
·         Collage.
·         Video.


I find that visual learning is definately right for me as i am better learning with using things like pictures, mindmaps and video. when i try to read or study pages for hours on end i lose concentration and focus and stop and puts me off learning or trying to study for anything else with visual learning it is alot more interesting and i personally think you learn things alot quicker with the methods of learning visually.



Social

The term "Social learning" means that You prefer to learn in a group or with others. You’re a good communicator, people like to go to you for advice, you’re a good listener, you enjoy to stay behind after events to talk to people, you enjoy working with a group and like to sort problems out working in a group. The phrases used to represent social learning are:  'Let’s work together on this', ' We can work this out' ,'Help me understand this' and 'Let’s explore our options'. While learning 'socially' you can use many techniques such as:

·  Try to work with as many others as possible.
· Share your thoughts with others.

 · Work on some of your associations and visualizations with others.

 

I think that social learning is definately right for me as I am confident with working with others and giving my opinions about peoples work and them giving me an opinion of mine, i am not afraid to share my thoughts with others and i can work on some of my assignments and talk about it to others i get on better working with others than on my own i personally think.


Aural

The term "Aural learning" means that You have a big interest in music and you like to work with it. You are good at identifying music; you sing or even play a musical instrument. You can catch on to music playing in the background of things. You have a habit of humming to a song. The phrases used to represent Aural learning are: 'That rings a bell, 'that sounds about right', 'thats music to my ears' and 'tune in to what im saying'. While learning 'Aurally' you can use many techniques such as:

·    Sound.
·    Music.
·  Recordings



·   Rhyme.

I feel that aural learning is one of the right techniques to describe my learning, I cannot learn or work in complete silence i would rather have some sort of sound or music in the backfround or when i am learning have a recording of the work that i have to learn and listen to it over and over again.

Learning Style	What does this mean?	Common Phrases	Learning and Techniques
Visual	You’d rather use pictures, images and spatial understanding. This type of learning style deals with shapes, patterns designs etc. It is about us visualizing, dreaming and imagining.	·         Let’s look at it differently. ·         I can’t quite picture it. ·         I never forget a face. ·         See how this works for you.	Mind maps are a good idea for people who suit a visual learning style as they can write out the information on the map while learning it.   Images are used by visual learners to understand more of what they are learning.   Colour is used frequently by visual learners as pictures with bright and attractive colours help them concentrate.  Videos are used by visual learners as it is easier for them to learn by watching something while learning at the same time.
Aural	You have a big interest in music and you like to work with it. You are good at identifying music; you sing or even play a musical instrument. You can catch on to music playing in the background of things. You have a habit of humming to a song.	·         That rings a bell. ·         That sounds about right. ·         That’s music to my ears. ·         Tune in to what I’m saying.	Sounds are used by aural learners to help them learn more with using earphones or speakers to hear the information they will learn.   Music is used alot by aural learners as it helps them concentrate on their work.   Recordings are used by visual learning   Rhymes are very popular for visual learners because it is a catchy method to learn.
Verbal	You prefer using words in speech and writing. You enjoy reading and writing. If this is your style, you find it easy to express yourself. You know the meaning of a lot of things and you’re very curious to find the meaning of new things. You like to use these words learnt when talking to others.	·         Let’s talk later. ·         Tell me word for word. ·         I hear you but I’m not sure I agree. ·         In other words.	Speaking is a great technique for verbal learners as it is better for them to listen and learn.      Writing is another great way for verbal learners to learn as they can learn the information while writing.
Physical	People with this learning style like to use their body to learn about the world around them. The chances that you like sport, exercise and outdoor activities are very high. You like to think about things when working out. You enjoy getting your hands dirty.	·         That feels right to me. ·         Stay in touch. ·         Get in touch with. ·         My gut is telling me.	Many physical learners use one of their human sense to Touch to learn as for example they want to learn about a plane they can take a model plane and examine all around it     Using physical objects is also used as a learning method for physical learners as they can examine it and learn more.
Logical	You prefer using logic, systems and reasoning. You like to use your brain for logical/mathematical reasoning; you are good with numbers and working out calculations inside your head. A logical person likes to use logical examples to support their point. They like to work out strategy and using simulation, they play logical games such as chess.	·         That’s logical. ·         Let’s make a list. ·         Follow the process, procedure or rules. ·         There’s no pattern to this.	Logical learners create and use lists to learn as it helps them understand and learn easier.   Logical learner write notes to keep themselves motivated  telling you to do things such as ‘Do it now.’
Social	You prefer to learn in a group or with others. You’re a good communicator, people like to go to you for advice, you’re a good listener, you enjoy to stay behind after events to talk to people, you enjoy working with a group and like to sort problems out working in a group.	·         Let’s work together on this. ·         We can work this out. ·         Help me understand this. ·         Let’s explore our options.	Social learners Try to work with as many others as possible.   Social learners try to Share their thoughts with others.   Social learners also use Mind maps and systems thinking good to work on in class.
Solitary	You’d rather work by yourself and study by yourself. Your more of the private type, you have good concentration, you are confident in your own ability and like to analyze your emotions. You enjoy going on vacations by yourself away from everybody. When you have a problem you go away to somewhere private and work it out.	·         I’d like some time to think it over. ·         This is what I think or feel about that. ·         I’d like to get away from everyone for a while. ·         I’ll get back to you on that.	Solitary Learners try to   create a personal interest in their topics.   Social learners try to Keep a log or journal.