Benefits
This nine-digit number is essential for applying for and receiving Social Security benefits.
What is a Social Security number?
True or False: Everyone responds the same to stress.
False: Everyone responds differently to stress. Everyone has different emotional, physical and behavioral responses.
Your alarm wasn't set correctly and you will be late for work.
Call your boss/ supervisor and let them know you are running late to work. Make sure to give them a rough idea of the time you will be arriving.
You should always bring this item to an interview.
A resume/cover letter.
This is a 3 letter word that can help you with changing your thought process when dealing with difficult tasks.
Yet.
This program provides benefits to people who are blind and have paid Social Security taxes, often based on their work history.
What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?
What are three different resources we discussed during the stress management workshop of people/ places you can go for help with stress or workplace challenges?
K, Agency & primary Care physician
Your boss assigns you another project when your job duties are already too much, what do you do?
Set up a time to meet with your boss/ supervisor to discuss current tasks and workload. Advocate for yourself on the tasks you can accomplish and discuss priorities.
This is what you do when you greet and interviewer?
Introducing yourself and shake their hand.
Name 3 different things you should do before work.
Have breakfast, shower, apply deodorant, take medications, shave, brush/ comb hair, dress in clean clothes, pack a lunch if necessary, arrange transportation
Unlike SSDI, eligibility for this program, also for blind individuals, does not require a prior work history but does have income and resource limits
What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
What is an example of a positive stress experience?
Getting a new job or promotion, having a child, buying a home or moving to a new community, retiring or taking vacation, staying up late to study for an exam or getting married.
While at work, someone makes a negative comment towards you that is based off of your gender, disability, race, sexual orientation etc, what do you do?
At the end of the day, you have to do what you feel comfortable doing. You can talk with that person, speak with a supervisor or HR. Some comments or situations might need to be documented and reported to HR.
When should you arrive to an interview?
5-10 minutes early.
Name 3 different things that are non verbal communication.
Facial expressions, body language, gestures, eye contact, appearance, appropriate social distance, handshakes, tone of voice, posture and movement, pitch of voice, volume of voice
Even if you're receiving disability benefits due to blindness, Social Security has various "work incentives," like this one, that allow you to test your ability to work for 9 months without losing your benefits.
What is a Trial Work Period (TWP)
What is an example of a negative stress experience?
Unemployment or poor job performance review, death of a family member or friend, divorces/ separation or break up, money challenges or legal problems, hospitalization, injury or illness. conflict or disagreement at work or with family or friends.
Transportation to work is a concern, what can you do?
What are at least 3 things an interviewer is taking note of in an interview?
Punctuality, appearance, skill set, communication skills, body posture
Name three different aspects of diversity
Race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, language, education, socio-economic status/income, marital status, sexual orientation, ability
$2000 is a significant number for remaining eligible for which Social Security benefit program
What is SSI?
Name 3 different ways to manage stress.
Exercise, listening to music or audio books, taking time off from work, maintaining a balance diet and getting enough sleep. guided mediation and deep breathing. time management and prioritizing tasks and activities, asking someone for help. making time for activities you enjoy. creative outlets, setting small achievable goals.
You decide a job is no longer working for you and you want to quit, what do you do?
If possible stay in your current job while applying for other jobs. When you have a new job, provide a minimum of two weeks notice to your employer in writing. Tie up lose ends, finish projects and assist with the transition of your departure.
What are 3 things you should not do in an interview?
Talk negatively about past jobs or employers, discuss your personal life, religion, politics, and finances answer your phone, hug the interviewer, lie about your skill set, ask about salary(Unless they bring it up) asking basic questions, using unprofessional language, neglecting questions from the interviewer, correcting the interviewer, saying you don't have any weaknesses.
Name 3 of the 6 different interests from the interest profiler/ Amy's presentation
Realistic, social, artistic, investigative, conventional, enterprising