Workplace Wisdom
This is the polite way to tell a boss you are sick. You should do this as early as possible via phone or email.
What is calling out?
DOUBLE: Pretend you are calling out to your boss?
Unlike high school, where teachers might notice you're struggling. In college, you might ____ to get the help you need.
what is self-advocate/ask?
This refers to small talk topics like the weather or weekend plans used to build rapport before more serious conversations/discussions in class.
What are icebreakers?
BONUS: Give a fun fact about yourself.
Your boss asks you to work a shift you told them you couldn't do, do you
A. Not show up
B. Politely remind them of your availability.
What is B.
During a job interview, this non-verbal action shows you're listening and interested in what they are saying.
What is eye contact or nodding?
The support office at college you would transfer your IEP or 504 plan to get help and priority registration.
what is DSS? (disability support services)
If you're talking to a classmate and they start looking at their phone or backing away, what might they be trying to tell you?
What is the conversation is over? (they're trying to leave, escape, politely get away)
What is the A.D.A.?
Americans with Disabilities Act.
BONUS: can you explain it?
If you don't understand a task your supervisor gave you, you should ask for _____ to make sure you do the job right.
This is a scheduled time when college professors stay in their offices to answer student questions.
What are office hours?
When sending a professional email to your professor or staff member at college/work, you should avoid these colorful faces we often use for texting.
What are emojis? 😀
This is the right you have under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) to ask for changes in the workplace that help you do your job.
What are reasonable accommodations?
(Breaks, mobility etc.)
This document highlights your skills, experience and information when applying to a job.
What should you do if your professor is not allowing your accommodations or puts your accommodations on blast?
What is talking to the professor, and if that doesn't work contacting DSS.
This is the social rule about how loud your voice should be in a quiet office or college library.
What is your library voice/inside voice?
If a coworker makes you feel uncomfortable, the first step is to tell them to stop, if it continues who do you speak with?
What is H.R. (Human Resources)?
This is a professional way to thank an employer for their time after an interview.
What is send a thank-you email?
The contract for a college course that lists all due dates, policies and required books.
what is a syllabus?
In a group project you can use the sandwich method, what does this involve?
What is saying something positive, then the critique, then another positive.
To stay organized in adulthood, what tool can you use on your phone to remind you of appointments or deadlines?
What is your calendar?