👔 You're Hired!
You hit snooze four times and realize you're going to be late.
What should you do FIRST?
Call or message your supervisor immediately.
Your coworker keeps stealing your lunch.
What's the BEST response?
A. Fight them
B. Tell your supervisor
C. Steal theirs tomorrow
D. Cry
B
You get your first paycheck.
What's the FIRST thing you should do?
Look at it to make sure it's correct.
Applicant arrives 15 minutes early.
Hire?
YES
Name 5 careers in 15 seconds.
any career response
Act It Out!
Give everyone your BEST handshake and introduce yourself.
A coworker says, "Good morning!" What is the most professional response?
Lightning Round!!!!
Name 5 things employers love to see in an employee.
Your boss gives you constructive criticism.
Do you:
A. Quit
B. Thank them and improve
C. Ignore it
D. Argue
B
Price is Right
Guess how much money someone earning $18/hour makes in a 40-hour week before taxes.
Answer:
$720
Closest team wins.
Applicant is wearing pajamas.
Hire?
NO
Charades!
Act out one job.
Examples:
👮 Police Officer
👩⚕️ Nurse
👨🍳 Chef
🚒 Firefighter
🐶 Dog Groomer
Worst Interview Ever
Name 3 things you should NEVER do during an interview.
Your supervisor gives you instructions, but you're confused. What should you do?
Emoji Challenge
📅⏰😁🤝
What workplace skill do these emojis describe?
Being dependable and showing up on time with a positive attitude.
Would You Rather
Work with:
🐍 A rude coworker
OR
🦥 A lazy coworker
Explain why.
What's more important?
Needs or Wants?
You have:🏠 Rent🍕 Pizza🎮 Xbox Game🚗 Gas
Choose what gets paid first.
Rent, Gas
Applicant says,
"I don't really like people."
Hire?
Probably not.
Career Trivia
What career would most likely use...
🔨 Hammer?
💻 Computer?
📚 Lesson Plans?
Answer Like a Boss
Why should we hire you?
Each player gets 20 seconds.
Bonus points for confidence!
Text or Talk?
Which situation is better handled in person or by phone instead of texting?
A. Calling off work sick
B. Asking what time lunch is
C. Saying "Good morning"
D. Sending a funny meme
A. Calling off work sick
(Discuss that many workplaces have specific call-off policies.)
Your coworker forgot to do their job...
You should:
A. Tell everyone
B. Ignore it forever
C. Respectfully communicate and solve the problem
D. Quit immediately
C
Problem Solving
A customer is yelling.
Name three ways to stay professional.
You have $2,200 this month.
Your bills are:
Rent $900
Car $300
Phone $80
Food $300
Insurance $200
How much money is left?
Answer:
$420
Applicant never asks questions.
Good or Bad?
Usually Bad
Always come prepared with questions for the employer, do your research first.
The Resume Race
Teams have one minute to put these in order:
Education
Skills
Work Experience
Contact Information
Guess the Interview Question
"I work well with others."
Which question are you answering?
"What are your strengths?"
Your coworker is upset because they think you ignored them. What is the BEST way to handle the situation?
Speed Round
You have 30 seconds to list 10 qualities of a great employee.
Hot Seat
Your team gets a workplace problem.
You have one minute to solve it.
Two coworkers won't stop arguing.
Survival Challenge
Your car breaks down.
How does having savings help?
Any response
Applicant admits they made mistakes in the past but explains how they've grown.
Hire?
YES!
Growth and accountability matter.
The Impossible Interview
Your boss asks:
"If you were an animal, what would you be?"
Everyone answers.
Funniest answer wins.
Role Play
One teammate is the interviewer.
One teammate is the applicant.
Everyone votes if they'd hire them.
If no one will hire them half points
Communication Challenge! 🎤
Your team has 60 seconds to role-play this scenario:
Your supervisor tells you that you've made a mistake on an important project.
Show how you would:
Possible Answers:
🏆 Bonus Points: If the team demonstrates active listening, respectful body language, and a positive attitude while responding to feedback.
The Dream Employee Challenge
You have 60 seconds to convince the class why you would be a great employee. Include at least five qualities or skills that would make an employer want to hire you.
ossible Answers:
Escape the Drama
Your team has one minute to solve this scenario:
Two coworkers are arguing loudly. Customers are beginning to notice, and your supervisor isn't around. What should you do?
Possible Answers:
Workplace Escape Room
Your team has 90 seconds to complete all of the following:
Interview Tips
Professional Behaviors
Careers
Transferable Skills
Reasons Employers Fire Employees
You're the Hiring Manager!
Your team interviews three applicants. You can only hire one.
Applicant A: Highly skilled but frequently late.
Applicant B: Less experienced but dependable, eager to learn, and communicates well.
Applicant C: Experienced but rude to the receptionist.
Who do you hire and why?
Applicant B—reliability, attitude, and willingness to learn are often more valuable than experience alone. Applicant A's attendance issues and Applicant C's unprofessional behavior are significant concerns.
Your team has been hired at your dream job.
Unfortunately, your first week is full of surprises:
Challenge: In two minutes, create a plan for how you would handle all five situations while staying professional and keeping your job.
An interviewer asks:
"Tell me about a time you failed and what you learned from it."
How would you answer this professionally?
✅ Possible Answers:
Bonus: Teams earn extra points if they use the STAR Method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Scenario:
You're working a busy shift when your supervisor tells you:
"I need this completed before lunch."
You thought they meant 12:30 PM, but they actually meant 11:30 AM. The task isn't finished, and your supervisor is frustrated.
Question:
What should you say, and what should you do next to handle the situation professionally?
Possible Answers: