Glossary

• Goal - This is the end result towards which your effort will be directed; provides general purpose and direction.

• Blog - An online journal, displaying comments and thoughts for all to see.  It offers the same benefits as a web page, and provides insight into one person’s view.  Individuals can access a worldwide readership without going through the medium of a publisher or the complexities of setting up a website.

• Skill - By having a skill, this is something that you are good at.  For example you could have good listening or good communication skills.  To develop a skill or learn a new one it is usually as a result of experience and training.

•  Determination - To have determination this usually means that you always want to do your best and that you won't give up easily.  For example I had to show determination when it came to doing my GCSE's as I had to try to keep revising and working to hard to achieve the grades that I wanted.

• Integrity - This is the concept of consistency of actions or methods.  It is regarded as the ability to show honesty and truthfulness or accuracy of your actions.

• Communication - This is being able to talk and communicate with different people that you meet or your co-workers.  Having bad communication skills means that you feel uncomfortable when you have to speak to someone.  Having good communication skills is very important when it comes to your job.  For example if you are receptionist and you don't really talk to the people that are coming in they may complain to the boss about you.

• Target - This is an objective or a goal for you to aim for which could result in you getting a promotion in your job for example.

• Independence – Someone who has independence is able to act without depending on others, e.g. for financial support, approval or assistance in completing a task.

• Dependability - Reliability is a measure of how dependable you are.  Most employers would prefer a worker who is reliable: who always turns up for work on time, does what is expected and makes no excuses if they can’t do what they are asked.
  
  
• Confidence - If you lack confidence, your approach to problem solving for example may be too cautious – you may not have the courage to try the best strategy. Confidence in your ability to meet the challenges you face can help you to achieve your goals. Other people’s confidence in your abilities can also make a difference to how your ideas are accepted. However, over-confidence or arrogance may mean that you do not think things through carefully enough while planning your strategy. You may miss a vital clue or skim over an important aspect, resulting in problems at some point. So, confidence is important but it must be based on genuine skill levels.