Teambuilding
What is one "common ground" you have with your fellow intern, Jenny?
Examples:
Jenny loves animals, books, Starbucks, eating out, traveling, etc.
Being aware of triggers is a coping stragety for what emotion?
Anger
Create a list of your triggers and review them daily. Reviewing your triggers will keep them fresh in your mind, increasing the likelihood you notice them before they become a problem.
Oftentimes, the best way to deal with a trigger is to avoid it. This might mean making changes to your lifestyle, relationships, or daily routine.
Because it isn’t always possible to avoid triggers, have a plan when you must face them. For example, avoid touchy conversations when you are tired, hungry, or upset.
In the case of an emergency at the Zoo, what is your number 1 priority?
YOUR safety!
Get to safety, leave Zoo grounds if needed, but ALWAYS contact your manager/PS staff that you are safe
True or False: If you do not abide by your internship's safety regulations, you will likley be removed from the internship -- even if it only happened once.
True
This is especially true for Wildlife Care.
Name one danger of AI
- Psychosis
- Disconnection from reality
- Luring behaviors
- Loss of real friends
- Lack of critical thinking skills
- Etc
Alex is super talented at taking what kinds of photos?
Animals!
Give one example of an important aspect of body language
Eye movement, tone of voice, hand/body movements, voice volume/rhythm, facial expressions, and appropriate word responses.
What kinds of animals can be found at Basecamp?
Ex: Racoons, Squirel Monkeys, etc
When writing an email to your manager/mentor, what must your email include every time? Give two examples.
1. Relevant Subject Line
2. Greeting
3. Body/Contents
4. Signature/Sign Off
Name three personal hygiene and grooming tasks you need to do every day to be ready for work
Brush teeth, comb hair, clean uniform, deodorant, clean shaven, shower, wash face, wash hands, fingernails clipped
Shannon loves to do this hobby in her free time
Baking!
What is one of the five most common ways accidents happen at work?
Laziness, being distracted or tired, alcohol and drug abuse, overconfidence, and ignoring safety procedures or rules.
Safety strategies:
Healthy sleeping habits
Staying hydrated
Dressing safely for work
Keeping your workplace clean and organized
Listening to directions
Staying focused
What is the fastest way to get from the Zoo entrance to the Polar Bears?
Skybuckets OR Take Treetops Way & Bashor Bridge
What is the most important skill to develop in your internship to make sure you are successful, especially with you manager/mentor?
Communication!
Name one tip we discussed about how to recieve negative feedback.
Be sure that you understand the feedback. If you do not understand, ask clarifyingquestions. If you do not understand, you will not be able to act on the feedback toimprove.
It is important to remember that negative feedback is not personal. Remember, if theydid not want you to be around/employed, they would not give you the feedback that willhelp you improve!
Take time to process your emotions. It is not easy to receive negative feedback. If yourinitial reaction is to be angry/defensive/to cry, take a deep breath, stay calm, if neededask to be excused for a minute. Once the conversation has ended, you can gosomewhere private to process your emotions if needed.
When you receive some tough feedback, try to see it from the other’s point of view. Ifyou were a manager and you had an employee doing x, y or z, would you want them tocontinue?
This intern always steals the show when we do role plays in class
Doll!
You are at your internship and your manager asks you set up a PowerPoint for a meeting. You get stuck and don't know how to do it. What are three strategies in this situation?
1. Talk to your manager and ask for help.
2. Google Search how to set up a PowerPoint
3. Ask your job coach to create a step-by-step guide for you
4. Request a reasonable accomodation that would help you
5. Etc
Name one of the core purposes of the SDZWA according to their website
Conservation Genetics
Sustaining and restoring genetic diversity through bioresource banking and research.
Reproductive Sciences
Applying innovative science and technology to enhance reproduction.
Population Sustainability
Integrating ecology and technology to solve conservation challenges.
Disease Investigations
Removing disease as a roadblock to conservation.
Plant Conservation
Working across scientific disciplines to save rare plants.
Recovery Ecology
Adaptively managing and restoring species to the wild.
Community Engagement
Driving conservation action through science education and community collaborations.
Biodiversity Banking
Advancing the science and curation of biomaterials for conservation.
How many times will you have an Employment Planning Meeting across the full program?
Six
Two every internship
Name two ways you can have a healthy daily routine
Manage How You Consume Information
Follow Daily Routines
Practice Relaxing in the Present Moment
Stay Connected with Others and Maintain Your Social Networks
Name every country Ryan has lived in
Ask Ryan lol
What are the three conversation tips for work we learned about in our video?
1. Don't talk about just yourself
2. Ask good questions, no just yes or no
3. Start with a compliment
Name all the departments/locations our interns will be able to work in
1. WLC Basecamp
2. WLC Animals in Action
3. Retail, Zootique & Kids Store
4. Food, Sandwich Co
5. Wardrobe
6. Education
7. Horticulture
8. Volunteers
What is the procedure for calling out during your internship?
First, you must call Vicki. Then, you will call your Manager/Department. This will be a different number for each internship.
Explain the rules of disability disclosure at the workplace
1. You never have to disclose your disability
2. If you want accomodations, you must disclose your disability
3. Your manager is never allowed to ask about your disability unless directly related to your work performance or tasks.