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(BQ) Part 2 book "Management" has contents: Leading and leadership development; individual behavior; motivation theory and practice, communication and collaboration, teams and teamwork, human resource management. | Find more at 321 Human Resource Management > CONSCIENTIOUSNESS Conscientiousness is the degree to which an individual is achievementoriented, careful, hard-working, organized, persevering, responsible, and thorough. People low on conscientiousness tend to be laid back, less goal-oriented, less driven by success, and less self-disciplined. They are often procrastinators. Conscientiousness is linked with successful academic and work performance. It’s a personality characteristic that is positively related to work performance across a wide range of jobs. Conscientiousness improves job performance directly because conscientious individuals simply pay more attention to the details of their jobs. It also 13 Insight improves success in training programs, which in turn improves job knowledge and future performance. Many employers tend to hire for attitude and train for They try to identify future top performers by focusing on key personHow to Show Recruiters You ality characteristics that are Are Conscientious likely to predict job success. • Professional Résumé—Carefully Conscientiousness is often proofed, well-designed, and organized, at the top of recruiters’ “mustit shows you value a high-quality product and attend to details. have” lists. Their search for • Interview Preparation—Doing research clues about an individual job beforehand and being well informed candidate covers things like shows conscientiousness. • Self-Presentation—First impressions those shown in the box. How count; conscientiousness shows up in about you? Can your credendressing appropriately and acting protials meet a recruiter’s fessionally in manners and engagement. • Career Plans—Being able to thoughtconscientiousness test? BUILD SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AT END OF CHAPTER ■ Engage in Further Reflection on Conscientiousness ■ Take the Self-Assessment on Performance Appraisal Assumptions ■ Complete the Team Exercise—Upward Appraisal ■ Solve the Career