EMAIL ETIQUETTE
How should you address your professor when crafting an email?
Dr. (when applicable) and/or Professor X.
Who is the mascot of FIU?
Roary the panther.
Other than respect, what should you feel between coworkers?
Trust.
What is the most important takeaway from completing a job interview?
Is this job a fit for you?
What are the five concepts related to design thinking?
Empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test
When is the best time to email your professor?
During office hours.
How many Starbucks cafes are there on campus?
3.
Name a workplace environment you do NOT want to be a part of.
Toxic.
You’re a full time student seeking a job that fits your schedule. What would be your most pressing question?
How flexible is this job with their hours?
The college of nursing is looking to expand on the MMC Campus. One suggestion was to replace the University Towers since only 7% of students live on campus. Is this design desirable? Feasible? Viable?
Not desirable because there are 5 academic health buildings in place already. Not feasible as it would be an expense with no urgency or necessity behind it. Not viable because it would displace students already living in the towers.
What is the most important aspect to consider when crafting an email?
Short, to the point, clear, straightforward.
Who is the president of FIU?
Kenneth A. Jessell.
What word describes how to move up in any career and also a key skill to have as an employee in the 21st century?
Excel.
This information is seemingly always available on the job listing, however it is often not descriptive enough or shrouded by a conclusion of “etc.” What could you ask the employer to clarify for you?
What are all my responsibilities with this position?
Compared to the Fall and Spring semesters, the Summer semester sees the lowest enrollment rate at FIU. Because of this, many shops, restaurants, and buildings close earlier or do not open at all during the Summer semesters. This, however, affects campus life for students enrolled during the Summer semester. Would operating at regular business hours all over campus be a desirable design? Feasible? Viable?
Desirable for students enrolled in the Summer semesters. Not feasible because the university is making less money through tuition and on campus businesses during the summer and therefore also not viable.
List the components of a well organized email.
Subject, greeting, body, sign off/signature.
What is the official name of the FIU football stadium?
Riccardo Silva Stadium.
Negotiation is a good skill to have and improve, especially if you’re working under an employer. What can good negotiation skills get you in a typical, corporate workplace?
Raise.
You’re almost through with this interview. As it concludes, you attempt to squeeze in an uncomfortable question for many, but at the same time a display of confidence and great negotiation skills. What would this question be?
I understand you are offering $X/hour, but with my experience and skill set I would like to negotiate a starting pay of $Z/hour?
A whopping 93% of students commute to FIU for their classes. Because of this, parking availability is a hot topic among students for the university to review and consider. Would building a new parking garage be desirable? Feasible? Viable?
Desirable by a majority of students since a majority commute. Both feasible and viable as 4 new parking garages are included in the proposed plans for the FIU Campus Master Plan.
How frequently does Mr. Munoz respond to emails?
Contact mmunozre@fiu.edu for responses within 24 hours during the week.
What was the name of the Modesto Maidique Campus before it got its name?
University Park.
When employers express a workers’ ____ to the company, they are more likely to stay and work hard because they feel truly seen.
Value.
You did it! You found a company and position you are satisfied with. What would be your following conversation with an employer once you feel you’ve overgrown the position?
What are the opportunities for growth within this job?
IDS3073 is one of the core required classes for the Liberal Arts major. Even after you review your syllabus, you may find yourself filled with questions about this class, its objectives, and how it runs. With this ambiguity in mind, is this class design desirable? Feasible? Viable?
Despite what you may think, this class IS desirable, especially in retrospect. Feasible because it is a paid course offered by the university and viable because it is a core requirement, meaning you’ll wind up taking it regardless. Take notes, get to know your group members, and have fun. What you gain from this class you will take with you into the workforce, or wherever your future past academics takes you.