PIERS Refresher
Write down at least three names of the staff in the PIERS program.
Options: Emily Hoban, Quinchela Dent-Hess, Karley Preil, JT Mielnicki, Abbey Stewart, and Hilary Anderson
*Bonus Question: Write down two names of your peers that are not on your team.*
Who do you have conversations with? Please provide three examples.
Answers will vary
*Bonus Question: What is an appropriate greeting for your boss?*
Is a comic book a relevant and credible source to look for a job?
No! A comic book is not a credible or relevant place to look for a job.
*Bonus Question: Give an example of a credible source to look for a job?*
A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.
A. Teamwork
B. Communication
C. Respect
B. Communication
*Bonus Question: Write down an example of non-verbal communication.*
What does "Hakuna Matata" mean?
A. Good Day
B. No Worries
C. Happy Man
D. Good Luck
B. No Worries
Name at least THREE topics we have discussed in the program.
Please write them on your whiteboard.
Options: communication, teamwork, customer service, professionalism, conflict resolution, community safety, stress management, self-advocacy, internet safety, time management, cooking, laundry, focus, patience, etc.
BONUS QUESTION: During the morning presentation what is it called when everyone has a chance to share something positive they did the day before or that morning.
Appropriate vs Inappropriate:
Asking a customer, "how old are you?"
Inappropriate.
We should avoid asking customers personal questions.
BONUS POINTS: What is an appropriate question to ask a customer?
When researching jobs you should make sure that a job was posted recently, which part of the CRAAP method is this called?
A. Current
B. Relevant
C. Accurate
D. Authority
E. Purpose
A. Current
This type of communication occurs when we engage in speaking with others. It can be face-to-face, over the telephone, via Skype or Zoom.
A. Non-verbal Communication
B. Verbal Communication
B. Verbal Communication
Angelina Jolie brought which Disney villain to life?
A. Maleficent
B. Mother Gothel
C. Cruella
D. Ursula
A. Maleficent
Name at least THREE places we have done gone to for a workplace tour.
Please write them on the whiteboard.
*Bonus Points if you can name 1 extra place.*
Options: Planet Fitness, Weber's Pet Supermarket, Interstate Tour, Environmental Enhancements, A Farm Less Ordinary, 2nd & Charles, Cupcakes & Beyond, Insomnia Cookies, The Amazing Comic Shop, Crumbl Cookies, Mama Tigre, Chick-Fil-A, etc.
What is an example of a nonverbal cue that shows you are active listening?
Examples: nodding, thumbs up, eye contact, facing the person, etc.
Write down a resource where you could research jobs on your white board.
Indeed, Newspaper, ONet, Google, etc.
This type of communication includes facial expressions, posture, eye contact, hand movements, and touch.
A. Non-verbal Communication
B. Verbal Communication
A. Non-verbal Communication
How old is Crush in Finding Nemo?
A. 1000
B. 150
C. 30
D. 90
B. 150
Name at least FOUR places we have volunteered at.
Please write them on the whiteboard.
Options: Oak Marr Rec Center, South Run Rec Center, Special Olympics, The Closet, Habitat for Humanity/ReStore, Boxes of Basics, and Food for Others.
Write down what you should say if you begin to feel uncomfortable during a conversation.
Answers will vary.
If you find that a company has a 2 star review on Indeed.com should you apply to work at that company and why?
No, the company has a bad reputation and may not treat you well.
The underlined word is an example of what?
"Can you please hand me that pencil?"
A. Conciseness
B. Courtesy
C. Concreteness
B. Courtesy
Who is the fashion designer in The Incredibles?
A. Edith Mole
B. Edna Mode
C. Ella Moore
D. Ezra Moon
B. Edna Mode
What does P I E R S stand for?
Please write it out on your whiteboard.
Preparing Individuals (for) Employment, Reaching Success
While talking with others we want to ______ the conversation.
A. Dominate
B. Lead
C. Share
C. Share
Write down a career from the presentation that uses research.
Scientist, biologist, historian, market researcher, etc.
This C of communication means being short and to the point, avoiding repetition, and only including relevant material.
A. Correct
B. Concise
C. Courtesy
B. Concise
Which of these names are NOT a name of the seven dwarfs in Snow White?
A. Grumpy
B. Happy
C. Silly
D. Bashful
C. Silly