(MA) We all work or will work in jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a coworker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important.
I’ve worked in several offices, and I’ve found there are certain characteristics that all good co-workers have in common. They tend to be cooperative people, they adapt well to changes, and they are helpful to others in the office. People who have these characteristics are easy to work with.
A good co-worker is very cooperative. She does her best to get along with others. She tries to do her part well because she knows that if one person doesn’t get her work done, it affects everyone else. She also has a positive attitude that creates a pleasant working environment.
A good co-worker is adaptable. She is not stubborn about changes in schedules or routines. She doesn’t object to having her job description revised. She has no problem with new procedures and welcomes changes when they come.
A good co-worker is helpful. She helps out when someone falls behind in his or her works. She is willing to change her schedule to accommodate another worker’s emergency. She doesn’t keep track of how often she has to take on extra work.
We spend more time with our co-workers during the week than we do with our family. Thus, it’s important for our co-workers to be people we can get along with. When co-workers are cooperative, adaptable, and helpful, everyone gets along better and can get their job done well.