Associate Resources
The Concordance Employment Agency team is here to ensure that your employment is a good one. Below you will find your associate portal to log in and record your time as well as job success tips and testimonials from Concordance associates who have come before you.
Pay & Time Entry
Enter your time, download pay stubs, and more.
Job Success Tips
We have included helpful resources for our Concordance Associates throughout their employment. Click on each of the buttons below to see the articles listed for each section. If you would like to know more about a topic, please email your career coach here.
Making a Good Impression on the Job
- Be on time to work each day. 15 minutes early is even better—it shows you are eager to work.
- Leave for break and lunch on time and return on time. It shows you are dependable.
- Leave a little bit late at the end of the day. It shows you are hardworking.
- Listen carefully, follow directions, and ask questions when you need help. It shows you care about your work.
- Work carefully and take pride in doing the best you can. It shows you would be a good person to promote to jobs with more responsibilities.
- Accept constructive criticism—and try to learn from it instead of getting upset.
- Be friendly and considerate of others. Stay away from those who are not.
- If you decide to quit your job, be sure to give at least two weeks notice. It shows you are responsible.
Source: Minnesota Correctional Industries Employ Program
Getting Along with Your Supervisor
- Don’t blame the supervisor.
- Do your homework.
- Don’t fight the supervisor.
- Be willing to implement the suggestions you make.
- Use initiative.
- Keep the boss informed.
- Accept responsibility.
- Fix problems as they occur.
- Tell the truth and don’t quibble.
- Put in an honest day’s work.
Source: Minnesota Correctional Industries Employ Program
Job Keeping Skills
- Be Flexible. Employer needs can change often. If you are willing to do the work that your employer needs you to do, you will be well liked and a lot happier, too.
- Be Reliable. Do what you say you will do. This means getting to work on time and doing the job that you said you would.
- Go to Work Every Day. No employer will put up with a worker who comes to work only when and if they feel like it. If you are sick, be sure to call your boss as soon as possible.
- Be Cooperative with Others. You must be able to work with other people. This includes both co-workers and supervisors.
- Work on your Own. Once you have completed training, learn to work without being told what to do next. If you have finished your work and are not sure what to do, ask your supervisor.
- Keep a Good Attitude. Accept your share of work without complaining or slowing down. If someone offers suggestions on how to do a better job, learn from what was said and improve your performance. A smile and friendly attitude will work wonders for you.
- Be Honest. Do not steal materials or time from the employer. The worker who comes in late, leaves early, or works too slowly on purpose, is a time stealer because they are getting paid for work not done.
- Work While on the Job. Too much talk or play on the job will get you in trouble. Personal phone calls should be made only when absolutely necessary. Leave personal problems at home.
- Obey Work Rules. Follow the rules concerning work hours, safety laws, dress code, and any others the employer has. Breaking these rules could cost you your job.
- Follow Company Customs. These are the rules of the company that may not be written in any employee handbook, but everyone follows them. Such customs might include dressing the way other workers do or coming to work 15 minutes early each day. Not following these unwritten rules may mean you will never “fit in” at work.
Source: Minnesota Correctional Industries Employ Program
Living a Healthy Lifestyle
- Do something fun on a regular basis.
- Do not use any mood-altering substances whether they are legal or illegal.
- Reduce sitting, screen time, and exercise regularly.
- Eat at least one well-balanced meal daily.
- Find ways to manage your emotions.
- Maintain healthy relationships with friends and family that you can count on.
- Get six to eight hours of sleep on work nights.
- Avoid eating lots of junk food.
Source: Minnesota Correctional Industries Employ Program
Demetrius
Concordance Alumnus
“I am a graduate of Concordance. What I experienced with them…they are very helpful in progressing your future. Concordance assisted me in employment with a major employer in St. Louis. The workplace simulation helped to reacquaint me on how to communicate with my co-workers and supervisors, what safety means in the workplace, and how to fill out an application. The work experience, starting with part-time and graduating to full-time, helped prepare me to ensure I could become a productive citizen. The Concordance work experience taught me about being on time, how to work as a team, and what it takes to meet company productivity goals. If you’re willing to change for a better future for yourself – financially, spiritually, and everything else that is needed, I highly recommend Concordance.”
Derrick
Concordance Alumnus
“Concordance is a great organization to be a part of. They helped me get reacquainted with the real world. They helped me in job training and counseling. They gave me mentorship that made me feel a part of a family, and they still do. Concordance saw the potential in me and gave me the chance to excel in all aspects of life. They continue to reach out and help me as an alumnus of the program. They consistently send me offers and let me know that they are there for me at all times. I really appreciate Concordance. Without them, I may have ended up back behind bars.”
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