Although my healthy workbook is geared towards 8-14 year-olds, and most of them aren’t looking for work yet, it would be helpful to take a look at the following list of qualities that most employers are looking for in a future employee. The adult and child can go over the list to see which qualities they each possess. Working on self-improvement is good for everyone, and self-knowledge is an important part of the equation. After going over the list, and since it isn’t necessarily the right time for the child to look for a paying job, he or she can be encouraged to look into volunteering. Examples for where to volunteer are: the hospital; a local pre-school; the church; the Humane Society; the library, Special Olympics; a local retirement home or senior center; or the Red Cross. Here is the list of desirable qualities, in no particular order:
- Team Player
- Leader
- Ethical
- Intelligent
- Punctual
- Reasonable
- Non-smoker
- Patient
- Confident
- Outgoing
- Dependable
- Skilled With Computers
- Cheerful
- Shows Initiative
- Loyal
- Good Listener
- Skilled in a Second Language
- Honest
- Good Communicator
- Has Integrity
- Has Good Hygiene
