First Day at Work
You arrive 15 minutes early, introduce yourself, and ask where to begin.
HIRED
Prompt discussion:
• Why do employers value being early?
• How would this look on your first day at TRC class or a job?
Your phone rings during instructions and you silence it immediately.
HIRED
Prompt:
• What does this show about respect?
You help a teammate who is struggling with a task.
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Prompt:
• Why do employers value teamwork?
You greet coworkers politely.
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Prompt:
• Why do small behaviors matter at work?
You arrive on time every day.
HIRED
Prompt:
• Why is reliability important to employers?
You arrive right on time but spend the first 10 minutes checking your phone.
FIRED
Prompt discussion:
• What message does this send to a supervisor?
You text during a team meeting.
FIRED
Prompt:
• How does this affect teamwork?
You refuse to help and say, “That’s not my job.”
FIRED
Prompt:
• When might teamwork be necessary even if it’s not your main task?
You roll your eyes when your supervisor gives instructions.
FIRED
Prompt:
• What message does body language send?
You skip work without telling anyone.
FIRED
Prompt:
• How should employees handle emergencies?
You don’t understand a task, so you politely ask questions.
HIRED
Prompt:
• Why is asking questions better than pretending you know?
You check your phone only during your break.
HIRED
Prompt:
• Why do workplaces have phone policies?
Your team disagrees, but you help find a solution.
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Prompt:
• What skill is this demonstrating?
You stay calm during a disagreement.
HIRED
Prompt:
• What workplace skill is this?
You ask for feedback to improve your work.
HIRED
Prompt:
• Why do employers like employees who seek improvement?
You complain loudly that the job is boring.
FIRED
Prompt:
• How could someone handle boredom professionally?
You watch videos while coworkers are working.
FIRED
Prompt:
• How might coworkers feel about this?
You blame your teammate for a mistake you made.
FIRED
Prompt:
• What would accountability look like instead?
You gossip about coworkers.
FIRED
Prompt:
• How can gossip affect a workplace?
You ignore instructions and do things your own way.
FIRED
Prompt:
• Why are procedures important in workplaces?
You take notes while your supervisor explains instructions.
HIRED
Prompt:
• Why does this show professionalism?
Your supervisor asks you to put your phone away and you respond politely and comply.
HIRED
Prompt:
• Why is responding professionally important?
You encourage your team and help keep everyone focused.
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Prompt:
• Why do teams perform better with positive attitudes?
You listen carefully and respect different opinions.
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Prompt:
• Why do diverse workplaces require respect?
You set goals for your career and work toward them.
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Prompt:
• What steps help someone become career ready?