Time Management
Problem Solving
Professional Communication
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100
What do you communicate to others when you are late? (There are many possible answers - give at least one and get 10 bonus points each extra.)
-That you are disorganized

-That you don't care enough to be on time

-That you are very busy/important

-That you are not good at planning

100
What is the least number of solutions you should consider when trying to solve a problem?
At least two. If you only have one solution, then it isn't a problem.
100
Give one example of professional communication. (Many possible answers - each extra is 10 bonus points up to an additional 50 points.)
Possible answers: Writing a resume, writing on a job application, interviewing, speaking with customers, speaking with your boss, speaking with coworkers, emailing, writing letters, speaking to a professor, making a phone call to a business, speaking in front of a class
100
Someone came to tell us about a club at UTD for kids and adults with autism. What sport does the club practice?
Tennis
100
How can you use time management skills during a job interview?
Possible answer:

When answering questions, give the most important information first so that you can keep your answers short. If the interviewer still looks interested, keep giving details. Don't just keep talking to fill silence.

200
What do you communicate to others when you are consistently on time? (Many possible answers - give one, plus 10 bonus points for each extra.)
-That you are responsible

-That the person/project/job is important to you

-That you are not busy

-That you manage your time well

200
The first step in solving a problem is to:
Define the problem.
200
Why would you use expected communication behaviors when speaking to your boss?
Because you want him to have positive thoughts about you so that you will get promoted/not get fired, etc.
200
A woman came to talk to us about job placement programs. What agency does she work for?
The Texas Workforce Commission
200
Give an example of an expected behavior and an unexpected behavior related to communication.
Expected: greet someone, smile when you're happy, speak when it's your turn, say goodbye when leaving, etc.

Unexpected: interrupt, smile when sad, leave the conversation abruptly, talk too loud. etc.

300
What is one strategy that was discussed regarding planning your time to complete a project?
Possible answers:

-Plan with the end in mind

-Get ready, do, done

-Using an app to help schedule time

-Setting a halfway point

300
Situational awareness is important for problem solving. You may need to STOP and read the room. "S" stands for "Space." What does the rest of the acronym stand for?
T=Time

O=Objects

P=People

300
Name three expected communication behaviors that you would use in the workplace.
Possible answers: clean language, address problems directly and quickly, keep personal concerns to yourself, use formal titles, use jargon/terminology related to the workplace, respond to calls and emails within 24 hours, etc.
300
A book was recently written by a speech-language pathologist at Callier, along with a doctor. What's the topic of the book?
Picky eating
300
When considering others' expectations during communication, do we want people in general to have positive, negative, or neutral feelings toward us most of the time?
Neutral.
400
Tell how picturing the finished product helps you plan. You can use an example, such as planning a party.
If you can draw a picture of the party (on paper or in your head), you can imagine the things you need to buy (decorations, cake, plates, cups, etc.) and the things you need to do (find a location, spend X amount of time decorating) so that you can easily make sure you're ready.
400
Scenario: You just got a job at Starbucks, and your manager is also the store owner's daughter. She has lots of friends who come in, and she tells you not to charge them for drinks or snacks. At the end of the day, your register is coming up short. She tells you not to worry about it, but you know you could get written up if it keeps happening. Define the problem.
Your boss is not following the rules, which will reflect badly on you. If the store owner address the problem with you, it will look bad if you blame his daughter.
400
Name three unexpected communication behaviors related to the workplace.
Possible answers: gossip, negative talk, bad language, mumbling, using informal titles/nicknames in front of customers, sarcasm/joking in front of customers, excessive talking about personal life, etc.
400
We talked about a new group for friends being formed by an upcoming community for adults with autism. The community will be near Denton and will be a place where individuals with autism can be independent, but have supports. What's the name of the community?
29 Acres
400
Tell three reasons you would use an unexpected behavior in conversation.
Possible answers:

To surprise someone, to get someone's attention, to make someone angry, to make someone feel uncomfortable

500
What is the name of one app that looked at to help with time management?
Possible answers:

Remember the Milk

Evernote

Popplet


500
Scenario: Your coworker often leaves early. You know he has a good excuse - his wife has been in the hospital for several months and he has five kids - but he is still getting paid for the time he's not there. One day, your boss stays late and asks where he is. What is your problem, and how would you choose to solve it?
Possible answers: Problem: Your coworker expects you to cover for him, but you don't want to get in trouble.

Solutions: You could say he went home early, you could say you don't know where he is (maybe in the bathroom?), or you could say he always goes home early.

500
Give three examples of professional references that you may need for a job.
Possible answers:

Former boss or supervisor, professor, teacher, coworker, classmate, volunteer coordinator

500
What is the name of the university that is being built across George Bush from UTD that is for individuals with nontraditional learning styles? 
My Possibilities University
500
Name two unwritten rules of the workplace.
Possible answers: 

-People usually don't want to talk about work when on breaks or not at work.

-Don't talk too much about non-work things during meetings.

-If you walk into a room and everyone is tense, don't make jokes.

-You may talk to your boss very differently if customers are present than if you are just hanging out in his office.

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