Is this professional?
Showing up 2 minutes late to work
What is NOT Professional (but it also sort of depends...)
True or False: Your supervisor is evil and out to get you
What is FALSE. While it might feel like your supervisor is picking on you they are not out to get you!
You are suppose to have work tomorrow morning but you just found out you have the FLU! What should you do?
Call you boss and let them know that you cant work.
How early should you arrive to an interview?
10-15 minutes
What is your favorite color?
Thanks for sharing!
Your work had a business casual dress code (Black slacks and a button down shirt) but you saw someone wearing jeans yesterday. You decide to wear jeans to work.
What is NO! You should follow your dress code, not other people.
True or False: When talking to your boss you should take up as much time as possible and tell them a bunch of details about your personal life.
What is FALSE
Your boss asks you to help them on a new project but you are unsure how to do the task they have asked you to do. What do you do?
Inform your boss that you do not know how, but would like to learn. Never lie and say you know how to do something that you don't.
a chart or series of pages showing the days, weeks, and months of a particular year, often used as an organizational tool.
a calendar
What is your favorite holiday?
Neat!
Describe a "professional" outfit for an interview.
Dress pants, dress shoes, tie, combed hair, button up shirt, collard shirt
Oh no! you're running late for work! Role play calling your boss and telling her.
Remember not to make a habit of being late! "On time" is ten minutes early.
You are at work and a customer comes up to you and is REALLY angry. You have tried to talk with them and solve the problem yourself but they keep getting angrier. What can you do?
Go get your manager/boss.
A group of people working together towards a common goal is called...
teamwork
What has been your favorite thing about your CD courses?
Nice!
You were assigned 6 things to do and completed all of them. You have 1 hour left in your shift. You decide to sit at your desk and wait for the hour to pass.
What is not professional. Professionals show Initiative. What does that mean?
Your boss comes up to you and asks you if you are able to work over the weekend. You are going out of town and can not work. Role play telling them.
Remember to be assertive, not aggressive.
You are having a problem with a co-worker. They keep coming up to you while you are busy and talking. What can you do?
Try to solve the problem together (you and your coworker).
Provide 2 pieces of advice for someone who has been having trouble getting up on time.
Go to bed earlier
Set Multiple Alarms
Put your alarm far away from your bed
Pick your outfit out the day before
What is one of your professional goals?
Great!
You want to take a few days off of work to go on vacation. Role play asking your boss for time off.
Remember to ask at least 2 weeks in advance!
You want to work more hours at your current job. Role play ask your boss for more shifts.
Remember to be assertive and not aggressive.
You have been at your internship for a few months and haven't received any feedback from your supervisor. Role play asking your supervisor for feedback.
Be positive and confident.
What does SMART stand for? (SMART goal)
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely
What is your favorite game?
Sounds fun!