What to Expect (2024)

FAQs

What is the best answer for what are your expectations? ›

The company has expectations of making a profit next year. I saved the files in the expectation that they would be useful in the future. There is widespread expectation that the strike will be settled soon. The crowd waited in expectation of her arrival.

Make your point clear and state it directly and quickly. Your main point should be made at the beginning of your writing and not at the end. Also, don't write extensive paragraphs to state your point or to explain your point if it can be done in one or two sentences.

A person's expectations are strong beliefs they have about the proper way someone should behave or something should happen. Jamieson had determined to live up to the expectations of the company.

Laying out a list of goals doesn't make for a very convincing answer. Instead, focus on one or two main goals and briefly explain how you plan on achieving them or how they will benefit your career in the long-term. This shows that you have thought these goals through and are clear about what you want in the future.

Employers value employees who come to work on time and take responsibility for their actions and behaviors. In addition, employers know that dependable and responsible employees value their job, job expectations, and their performance level.

Your response to expectations determines your “Tendency”—that is, whether you're an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel. Knowing your Tendency can help you set up situations in ways that make it more likely that you'll achieve your aims.

You will be expected to show respect for others at all times. You will be expected to share your ideas with other employees. You will be expected to be courteous to fellow employees, students, and faculty. You will be expected to maintain a friendly, helpful, supportive and team-like atmosphere among coworkers.

What are positive expectations? ›

Imagining a positive future self creates an expectation that results in greater optimism, higher life satisfaction, less depression, greater happiness, and well-being. The technique for doing this is known as the best-possible self, and I've written about how to do it and a fun alternative here.

It involves setting standards but being honest about what you can accomplish in a specific timeframe. Realistic expectations help you improve your life and make the most out of it. Once you have realistic expectations, you can explore what you want from your goals.

Employee expectations are behavior, performance, and work tasks and outcomes set by a company's leadership or management team. These expectations can be defined formally in an employee handbook or job description. They can also be shared more informally during team meetings or 1-1 discussions.

Self-expectations can provide clarity, direction, and accountability. These expectations should be realistic and focus on your long-term goals. It can be hard to navigate expectations, but some tips can help you find success. The downside of self-expectations is that they can lead to avoidance, confusion, or fear.

We can connect with others who know what it feels like or those who can hold our hands as we walk this road. And at the same time, we can make the life we have a beautiful one. We can wake up and choose one different action. We can celebrate the moments of good we have, no matter how small they are.