4 Important Work Skills
Which Work Skill is most important to have focus to be truly good at it?
Hard Work
Confidence is only important at sports and does not really matter at work?
True or False?
False. You need confidence to build relationships and feel comfortable at work.
What does advocacy mean?
Speaking up for you wants and needs.
Interviewing is usually very easy and most people do not need to prepare for interview to get a job?
True or False
False. Preparing for a interview will greatly increase your odds of getting a job and it will also help you find out if this job would be a good fit for you as well.
Which Plant is said to repel vampires?
Garlic!
Name 3 different ways you are expected to professionally communicate
Verbally
Nonverbally
Written
Tone
Name 1 way being confident can help you at work.
Talk to customers and coworkers more which builds relationships
Have you volunteer for more tasks and to learn more at work.
Help you feel welcome and happier at work.
How could you advocate for your coworkers?
Talk nicely about them
Give them advice
Help them get what they want or need.
Name 2 things or people that could help prepare for a interview. How could they/it help you?
Job coach
Family
Friends
Internet
Interview Aids
What spooky animal is known for crossing people’s paths on Halloween?
Black Cat
Teamwork is not something you need at all jobs?
True or False
False. All jobs require some amount of teamwork. Working with others is a essential skill you will be asked about at work.
Name 2 ways you can use body language to show confidence.
Smile
Sit up straight
Look people in the eye
Do not cross arms
Walk with some pep in your step!
What are 2 things you need to be successful for work?How can you get these things?
Many different things
Supports available to help
Tasks lists
Different types of technologies like setting a alarm on your phone.
positive reinforcement
notice on schedules
Name 2 different places you could learn more about the company you are applying for. How would you find their mission statement?
Social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
Job website.
Read the job posting more.
You can usually find the companies mission statement on their website.
Which spooky dance involves people pretending to be zombies moving like skeletons?
Monster Mash
Name 2 questions you could ask that could help you with a task if you were confused about it?
When do I need to do the Task
How do I do the Task
Where do you want me to do the task
What is Imposter Syndrome? How can it keep us from being successful at work?
a persistent feeling of self-doubt where you don't believe you deserve your success, fearing you'll be exposed as a "fraud" despite evidence of your skills and accomplishments.
It can have you not go towards your goals, some people quit jobs because of this.
Advocacy is something you have to learn on your own and no one can help you?
True or False?
False. Many people can help you learn how to advocate for yourself. Friends, Family, Job coaches or even coworkers can help you know how and when to advocate for what you want and need.
Name at least 2 strengths you have for work. Also say how they would help you at your dream job.
Focus on your work skills and how you have used them at past work experiences and how you will use them at your future job.
Which Candy is Top Ranked during Halloween?
M and M's
Reese's Cups
Hersheys Bars
Reese's Cups
Name at least 4 important work skills you should have at work.
Communication
Problem solving
Teamwork
Hard Work
Name 3 ways we can boost our confidence.
positive self talk
dress for success
Have a growth mindset
surround ourselves with good positive influences
focus on your strengths
Name 2 ways you could advocate for yourself at work?
Set boundaries
Ask to learn more tasks
Let your opinion be known
Answer tell me a little bit about yourself for your dream job.
Focus on your work skills and work history when answering this question and how it would apply to the job you are interviewing for.
What country did Halloween start in?
America
Transylvanian
Ireland
Ireland