Preference to psychological type tends to influence our preferred working environment.

What are the preferences for a

 SJ "Guardian"?

They value responsibility and predictability,

are practical, traditional and dependable,

tend to prefer "Standard Operating Procedures".

They therefore tend to:

prefer hands-on learning and technical challenges

enjoy the logic and complexity of medicine

prefer orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery

prefer straight forward communication.

Preference to psychological type tends to influence our preferred working environment.

What are the preferences for a

 SP "Artisan"?

They tend to value freedom and spontaneity,

are optimistic flexible and adaptable,

seek action and adventure.

They tend to be sympathetic and friendly,

enjoy medical care that involves hands-on interaction with patients and clients,

value variety and flexibility in their work,

liven up the workplace.

Preference to psychological type tends to influence our preferred working environment.

What are the preferences for a

 NF "Idealist"?

They tend to value empathic, meaningful relationships,

are caring, creative and authentic,

and want to make the place a better place.

They consider vet a calling, rather than a career,

they enjoy the relational aspects of general practice,

are often involved with voluteer work,

value helping animals and people through illness.

Preference to psychological type tends to influence our preferred working environment.

What are the preferences for a

 NT "Rational"?

They tend to value knowledge and reason,

are sceptical, precise and strategic,

aim to understand the principals of how things work.

The tend to strive for competence,

value logical and systematic thought,

prefer the intricacy of a specialised machine,

and tend to enter a career in academia and research.

What are the three main interpersonal attributes veterinary employers

are seeking in new graduates?

1. ability to gain the respect and confidence of clients

2. skill in handling people

3. ability to work as part of a team.

What are the five highest priorities of veterinary employers in new graduates?

1. preparedness to seek help when needed.

2. ability to communicate ideas

3. bright cheerful personality

4. reliability and punctuality

5. appearance of self confidence.

What is a CV?

A CV is a complete summary of all professional and paraprofessional activities. It includes academic qualifications and a complete list of publications where applicable. There is no page limit.

What is a Resume?

Resumes should be limited to about 2 pages in standard font with a good use of white space and colour where applicable.

It should highlight transferable and applicable skills rather than job-stations!

It should include full contact details, an objective or personal statement, education in reverse chronological order, relevant employment history, relevant memberships, and references of 2-3 people.

Describe the general format for the

coverletter for a job application!

1st paragraph:

Introduce yourself and create a connection.

Middle:

Promote yourself by highlighting your skills.

Last paragraph:

Emphasise how you would fit into the team. Indicate the hope that the letter has peaked interest in further discussing the application and the desire for the addressee to contact the author.

Name the six leadership styles!

Visionary

Coaching

Affiliative

Democratic

Pace-Setting

Commanding

Describe the key characterstics of

the visionary leadership style!

Passionately articulates a clear vision -> Motivates team members by building enthusiasm.

Supports creativity -> frees team members to innovate and experiment and take calculated risks.

Explains how individual tasks fit into the larger vision of organisation -> creates clarity and raises individual performance standards.

Most positive leadership style!

Describe the characteristics of the

Coaching Leadership style!

Initates indepth conversations about personal career hopes -> establishes rapport and trust

Helps people identify their unique strengths and weaknesses in performing their roles -> motivates team members by linking daily work to long term aspirations.

Thoughtfully delegates challenging tasks and tolerates short term failure in achieving these -> provides opportunities for ongoing development in supportive manner.

Very positive leadership style!

Describe the characteristics of the Affiliative Leadership style!

Recognises employees as people with complex important lives -> creates strong loyalty and sense of responsibility to the organisation.

Builds strong interpersonal bonds -> Improves team communication and trust.

Offers extensive positive feedback -> provides valued reward for efforts.

Positive leadership style.

Describe the characteristics of the Democratic Leadership style!

Asks employees for ideas and builds consensus -> builds trust, respect and commitment.

Lets employees contribute to decisions about goals and standards for their work -> creates commitment and improves performance standards.

Promotes open discussion about problems i an emotionally safe environment -> keeps morale and input high.

Still a positive leadership style!

Describe the characteristics of the Pace-Setting Leadership style!

Holds and exemplifies exceptionally high performance standards -> Decreases morale as demands may be overwhelming.

Obsessive about completing task ever more efficiently and effectively -> Decreases flexibility adn sens of responsibility.

Quickly identifies poor performers, demands they do better and takes over, if they are not -> diminishes personal standards and send of reward.

Negative leadership style, because often poorly used.

Describe the characteristics of the Commanding Leadership style!

Makes independant decisions without employee input -> decreases sense of ownership for outcomes.

Demands immediate compliance with orders

-> decreases flexibility and innovation.

Closely monitors performance and highlights mistakes - > erodes satisfaction and pride in efforts.

Most negative leadership style, because often poorly used.

In what situation is the Visionary Leadership style most applicable?

When changes require a new vision or when clear direction is needed.

Because it mobilises people towards a shared vision.

In what situation is the Coaching Leadership style most applicable?

To help employees improve performance by building long term team capabilities.

Because it connects what a person wants with the organisation's goals.

In what situation is the Affiliative Leadership style most applicable?

To heal rifts in teams, motivate during stressful times or to strengthen connections.

Because it creates harmony by connecting people to each other.

In what situation is the Democratic Leadership style most applicable?

To build buy-in or consensus, or to get valuable input from employees.

Because it values people's input and gets commitment through participation.

In what situation is the Pace-Setting Leadership style most applicable?

To get high quality results from a motivated and competent team.

Because it sets and meets challenging and exciting goals.

In what situation is the Commanding Leadership style most applicable?

In a crisis, to kick-start a turnaround ro with problem employees.

Because it soothes fear by giving clear direction in an emergency.