Lesson 4: Personal Attributes

Personal Attributes: 
-patience, things don't go right the first time round, you will get heavily criticised for your work
-time management, keep on track with deadlines, tasks and milestones
-organised, know what is happening, where its happenings
-team player & communication skills, work well with people
-listening skills, how to act on constructive criticism
-independence, having initiative
-creativity

 What is etiquette?
having appropriate manners for the certain situation you are in.
the customary code of polite behaviour among members of a particular professional group

Why is etiquette important when working in a media industry? 
it it important to have etiquette in the media industry so that you can give a good impression to whoever you are with so that if they need someone with your qualifications in the future they will be able to use you as they trust you are know you are reliable.


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