Idioms
Hit it out of the ball park.
What type of punctuation would you need in this sentence:
I'm going to travel to China Japan and India.
A comma.
An important rule of public speaking is to always remember who you are speaking to, also called your _____________.
Audience
Also remember to send a __________ to someone after an interview.
Thank you email or note
Time is _________(how you pay)
Money
Use this idiom to talk about what skills someone will add to a project or work environment.
Bring to the table
A short note in the office to others telling them about an important update in the office
Memo
Body language or nonverbal communication
Conversations that begin before "getting down to business"
Small talk
A line that is not straight that helps you to learn something over time
A learning curve
When life gives you an unexpected surprise and you have to change your plans (past)
How many pages should a resume normally be?
One page
When you watch the timing as you present, this is known as _____________ yourself.
Pacing
In the US, it is professional to do this when you first meet your interviewer
Shake hands
When something is built from nothing
From the ground up
When something is done following all of the rules and regulations
By the book
A resume does not include (name 3)
Photos, publications, traits, personal information (age, marital status, gender)
The rise and fall of your voice while you are speaking is called ______________.
Intonation
Name three unprofessional written communication behaviors
Sending memos or emails to people that don't need your message; Writing religious or political messages in your email signature; Failing to include your contact information in written requests; Writing in slang or jargon your recipient doesn't understand; Failing to use punctuation; Being too direct with your requests; Not thanking the person that you request information from; Sending messages at inappropriate times; Referring to unknown people by first names if not warranted
Parts of your hand - when you work very hard
Knuckle down
When you get something done right before the last minute that it is due
Under the wire or the eleventh hour
Your resume should be written in which point of view?
Third person
Eye contact
Understanding that most Americans want meetings to start on time (as compared with another culture where time is not as important) is an example of a ________________.
cultural difference
Located higher than a piece of wood/metal; means being ethical
Above board