Entering Employment
When meeting someone for the first time it is best to start with what physical greeting?
A firm handshake. Practice with a partner!
True or False: It is ok for you to be on your cellphone during your shift if you are not in direct contact with patients.
FALSE
How do businesses in your pathway generally feel about visible piercings and tattoos?
Daily Double!
Activity!
When missing or being late to work, what is the appropriate way to contact your employer?
A. I don't need to contact them.
B. Text message
C. Follow company policy for reporting absences
D. Phone call
C - Every business is different! Know what they want from you before you find yourself in that position.
What is the buzz word, in employability skills, that has to do with being on time?
Punctuality
When working with patients on the floor, what should your expression be as you walk in the door?
A smile
Not necessarily appearance, but what do you need to be concerned about when it comes to the way you smell at work?
Good hygiene, deodorant. No strong perfumes, body sprays, colognes. No strong mints or strong smelling gum.
True or False: It is ok to have your friend tell your boss that you won't be there that day when they get to work at the start of the shift you both should have been working.
FALSE all communication should come directly from you!
What are four things you can do in an interview to make a good impression?
Daily Double!
True or False: Your words are the most important form of communication in the work place.
FALSE! Only about 7% of communication is verbal. 38% is based on the tone of voice, and 55% is based on body language.
Group Activity!
Why do companies implement dress codes?
Dress codes are used to communicate to employees what the organization considers appropriate work attire. A dress code or appearance policy allows an employer to set expectations regarding the image it wants the company to convey. Dress codes can be formal or informal and might include the use of uniforms.
Individual Activity!
True or False: Once you get comfortable with your supervisors it is ok for your written communication, about work, to no longer be professional.
FALSE
True or False: On the first day of employment you should clarify any questions you have about policies and procedures of the workplace, and ask to be told any you feel you were not already given.
TRUE!
Describe how talking to your boss would be different than talking to your friends.
Daily Double!
True or False: It is ok to mostly follow company dress code policies, as long as it's only a little bit outside of the policy.
FALSE
Every Group opportunity! When texting a boss/teacher/mentor/authority figure, what is something you should not do?
Individual Activity!
Who is in charge of managing a company's employees from the time they apply for a job until they leave the organization?
Human Resources personnel (HR).
Who should you contact first if you witness something concerning at your place of employment? 2 correct answers.
You mentor or WBL Coordinators here at CASB.
What kind of shoes would the dress code generally say applies for your placement?
Know your professional dress code requirements!
What does professional email writing entail?
Individual Activity!