This unit of instruction on personal characteristics needed for successful employment is designed especially for use with all levels of vocational agriculture students. Special emphasis is given to the 10 most important personal characteristics as identified through recent research. A unit plan discusses the general aims and goals, lesson titles, student and teacher activities, and references. The unit consists of eight lessons. A lesson plan for each lesson provides these components: need; references; objectives; interest approach; an outline of key questions, problems, and concerns with appropriate teaching techniques and information; application and followup; and transparency masters, exercises, handouts, and/or worksheets. Lesson topics are: establishing personal goals, using time wisely, becoming a resourceful employee, becoming an effective listener on the job, working with people on the job, making the most of one's individual and group leadership skills, personal motivation--key to success on the job, and a look at one's performance on the job. (YLB)