an investigative analysis of the psychological characteristics and job ...

The GEL must have the ability to persuade prospective student employers to create an experiential
2.3.28 Polite
learning worK station for one or more of his students. He must also have the ability to persuade
students to perform at an optimum level during their experientialleaming period.
An ability to persuade faculty members of the academic institution that they should give their full
support to the co-cperative education process will also be beneficial to the successful completion
of the GEL's duties.
Politeness can be defined as showing a high regard for others. A polite person acts with the
appropriate manners and proper form of speech.
Being polite goes hand in hand with being personable. A polite GEL will make a better impression
on current and prospective employers of students. The polite GEL also has a high regard for his
colleagues and will treat them with respect
If the GEL is polite to his students he will set an example for them. In retum they will respect him
and treat him with the appropriate manners and sense of respect
2.3.29 Professional
The professional GEL is extremely competent in his job. He is able to produce a piece of worK
performed with competence and skill.
Professionalism includes being organised and keeping up to date with the latest developments in a
specific field. The GEL must be able to complete his tasks with confidence in his level of sKills and
be competent enough to perform his duties with poise.
43