Demonstrating a willingness to work.
- 1.4.1 Showing Commitment
- Pursues work with energy, drive, and a strong accomplishment orientation
- Expends extra effort to accomplish tasks even when conditions are difficult or deadlines are tight
- Persists at a task or problem despite interruptions, obstacles, or setbacks
- Exerts effort toward task mastery
- 1.4.2 Taking Initiative
- Takes initiative in seeking out new work challenges and increasing the variety and scope of one’s job
- Establishes personally challenging but realistic work goals
- Goes beyond the routine demands of the job
- Seeks opportunities to influence events and originate action
- 1.4.3 Working Independently
- Works effectively and efficiently
- Is solutions-oriented
- Is able to perform effectively even with minimal direction, support, or approval and without direct supervision
- 1.4.4 Demonstrating Motivation
- Is intrinsically driven to succeed and excel
- Strives to exceed standards and expectations
- Demonstrates confidence in one’s capabilities and an expectation to succeed in future activities