Communication
Politics, Religion, Money, Personal Life
What are things you should not talk about in the workplace?
Look at a person, turn your body towards them, and smile.
What is body language?
Something you can use to make sure you don't smell at work
What is deodorant
Sitting up straight and not slouching in a chair
What is good posture?
Christine, Megan, Lora, Sam, Alex, Zach
Who are our job coaches?
Looking at someone when you are talking to them.
What is making eye contact?
Respond and ask questions/Let the other person talk
What is having a two-way conversation?
Most important meal of the day
Personal information and questions not related to the job you are applying for.
What are questions you should not ask an interviewer?
TLC, Walgreens, The Daily Northwestern, Technology Mailroom
What are our job sites?
Checking in with the speaker to make sure you understand what they meant to resolve any confusion.
What is clarification?
Blouse, skirt, Dress pants, and Button down shirt
What is a business casual?
Not wearing dirty clothes for work
What is doing your laundry
Sandals, tank tops, shorts, sweatpants
What are things not to wear to a job interview?
Has programs such as HDA, Project SEARCH and Life SCILS
What is Have Dreams
Verbal, Oral, Written, and Non-Verbal
What are types of communication?
Finishing projects and work on time, and returning from breaks on time.
What is time management?
Are my clothes clean?
Do my clothes smell good/clean?
Do my clothes have any rips, tears, stains?
Are my clothes wrinkle-free?
Is my hair combed?
Did I brush my teeth?
What are things you should do before you leave the house
How long it takes to get there, how people dress, and what type of company it is.
What are things you should look up before the interview?
Email, Drive, Calendar, Documents, Slides, Sheets
What is Gmail?
Giving full attention to your listener, paying attention to body language and showing the person you are listening.
What is being an active listener?
Use during breaks but not during work.
When are appropriate times to use your phone?
Use a kleenex to blow/clean your nose, use hand sanitizer when possible (this helps stop the spread of germs), If you are bleeding ask for a band-aid, Cough or sneeze into the crook of your arm, Keep hands away from your face and mouth (don’t put pens in your mouth), Do not pick at you skin
What is good hygiene at work?
Ignore the receptionist, eat, use a phone, apply makeup, or read/watch un-work related materials.
What are things you shouldn't do in the waiting room?
Victor, Allison, Noah, Peter, Steve, Omar, Hannah
Who are HDA and Project SEARCH participants?