Good Work Habits
FILL IN THE BLANK: A ______________ is a regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
HABIT
*BONUS POINTS: What is another name for a habit?*
What term is defined as, "being courteous, being honest, using good judgment, and displaying profession qualities"?
A. Customer Service
B. Professionalism
C. Responsibility
D. Teamwork
B. Professionalism
TRUE OR FALSE: Creativity helps with problem solving.
TRUE
*BONUS POINTS: Name another benefit or thing that creativity helps with.*
Flexibility and adaptability include all of these except:
A. adjusting to change
B. overcoming new situations/experiences
C. freaking out when there is a change in your schedule
D. staying calm when things don't go your way
C. freaking out when there is a change in your schedule
What is the name of the historical figure whom Santa Claus is based on?
A. Babo Natale
B. Saint Nicholas
C. Jack Frost
B. Saint Nicholas
*BONUS POINTS: Give another name for Santa Claus*
TRUE or FALSE: Susan comes in and greets her coworker every day with the statement, "I love you." This is a good work habit on Susan's part.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: All jobs/careers require professionalism.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: When you are not feeling creative a good way to spark your creativity is to laugh or watch something funny.
TRUE: Laughing reduces stress and can spark your creativity.
Name one thing you can do to help you overcome a change in your schedule.
Answers will vary.
Possible answers: deep breathing, counting to 10, going to a happy place in your head, going for a walk, asking for a break, etc.
What did "my true love give to me" on the 5th day of Christmas?
A. Swans A-Swimming
B. Golden Rings
C. Turtle Doves
B. Golden Rings
*Bonus Points: What did "my true love give to me on the 1st Day?*
Which of these is NOT a good work habit?
A. Doing more than the work that is assigned to you
B. Taking extended time on breaks
C. Respect and achieve deadlines
B. Taking extended time on breaks
How should you greet your boss?
A. What's up
B. Top of the morning to ya sweetie
C. Good morning, how are you doing?
D. Hey babe
C. Good morning, how are you doing?
All of these are benefits of being creative except...
A. Improved flexible thinking
B. Improved teamwork
C. Embracing work challenges
D. Becoming easily frustrated
D. Becoming easily frustrated
Adaptability increases your __________.
A. Friends
B. Productivity - how much work you get done
C. Listening skills
D. Focus
B. Productivity - how much work you get done
Name a holiday-inspired name of a town in the Sothern United States.
A. Christmas, Florida
B. Santa Claus, Georgia
C. Mistletoe, Kentucky
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
*BONUS POINTS: What is the location of Santa's workshop?*
How should you fix the bad work habit of lying to your boss and coworkers?
A. Think before you speak
B. Respect your job and freedoms given to you
C. Focus on that which makes you feel good
A. Think before you speak
*BONUS POINTS: Name one way to fix the habit of being negative.*
Name at least tip on how to make a good impression during an interview.
Answers will vary.
Possible answers: Dress for the job you want; Arrive 5-10 minutes early; Enter a room confidently; Offer a firm handshake; Be kind to everyone; Act interested; Be prepared to talk about the company and yourself; Do a pre-interview body check; Check your smile, etc.
Draw three identifiable objects that are shaped like a circle.
Examples: a cookie, a donut, the sun, etc.
(Answers approved by staff)
TRUE OR FALSE: You are more likely to get a job if you are adaptable and flexible.
TRUE
*BONUS POINTS: Name another quality or type of professional that may help you GET (not keep) a job.*
Who wrote the song "All I Want For Christmas is You"?
A. JT
B. Beyonce
C. Alesha Keys
D. Mariah Carey
D. Mariah Carey
*Bonus Points if you can sing the song*
FILL IN THE BLANK: John comes into work on time every day, performs his job by exceeding expectations, and his boss offers him a promotion. This promotion is a good ___________ to John's good work habits.
Hint: another word for a result or outcome of an action; begins with the letter C.
Consequence
What piece of clothing should you NOT wear to an interview?
A. Collared shirt
B. Dress
C. Flip Flops
D. Blazer
C. Flip Flops
*BONUS POINTS: Name another inappropriate or unprofessional item of clothing to wear at work.*
Draw two identifiable objects that are shaped like a triangle.
Examples: pizza, pine tree, roof, orange slice, watermelon slice, etc.
(Answers approved by staff)
You can improve your adaptability and flexibility by doing all of these things EXCEPT:
A. ask for advice from your coworkers with more experience
B. learn to enjoy facing unique challenges and new situations
C. just deal with it and hope it gets better
D. focus on developing your critical thinking skills
C. just deal with it and hope it gets better
What is the popular gift purchased for family members during end-of-the-year holidays?
A. Tacky sweaters
B. School supplies
C. More tacky sweaters
D. Gift cards
D. Gift cards
*BONUS POINTS: Name one online company or store that is in the list of popular sold gift cards*