First Day of Work
Name two types of ID you should bring on your first day
ID and Social Security Card
Fill in the blank: “I feel really good about myself when _____”
*User specific positive response*
True or false: Taking initiative means you have to say yes to doing everything
False
Which of the following types of communication does the following describe? “Standing up for one’s own wishes without regard for others. This behavior demands, attacks, or humiliates other people in a way which shows lack of respect for others.”
a) assertive b) aggressive c) passive
Aggressive
Teamwork:True or false: Employers rate the ability to be a team player as one of the most important qualities of their employees.
True
What are two common options for getting paid at a job
All options: paper check, pay card or direct deposit
Which president lost eight elections before winning
Abraham Lincoln
What is one way you have taken initiative at home
*User specific*
Which of the following types of communication does the following describe? “When someone gives up their own rights and defers to the wishes of another person. It includes violating your own rights through inaction or by failing to express your thoughts, feelings, or desires.”
a) assertive b) aggressive c) passive
Passive
Teamwork:Which of the following is *not* a necessary trait of a team player?
a) effective communication b) being outgoing c) problem-solving skills d) sharing openly and willingly
Being outgoing
What is one advantage to getting paid through direct deposit
The money goes straight to your account
Avoid an extra trip to the bank
It can’t get lost or stolen like a card or check
Easier to save money
Which star basketball player was cut from his high school basketball team
Michael Jordan
What does it mean to “take initiative”
self-motivation/being a self-starter
Which of the following types of communication can be described as honest, respectful of the rights of others, direct and firm?
a) assertive b) aggressive c) passive
Assertive
Which term is defined by the following? “The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, especially during times of stress?"
a) Fun b) Stress c) Self-Care d) Therapy
Self-Care
What could happen if you don’t bring in a picture ID in your first three days of work
You could lose the job!
What is one possible problem that a negative attitude could create at work
*user choice*
True or false: Volunteering for too many projects can go from showing initiative to causing a problem.
True
Imagine a close friend accepted your invitation to dinner at your house, but she never showed up. You respond by saying nothing and not mentioning it when you see her on Monday. What kind of response is this?
a) assertive b) aggressive c) passive
Passive
28,835 days, or the length of the average American life, equals how many years?
a) 79 b) 66 c) 85 d) 99
79
What does a W-2 tax form tell you
How much you earned that year and how much you owe in taxes
Give me two suggestions: What do you do to help keep yourself positive during difficult times
1._________
2._________
Name one reason most employers like workers who show initiative
Hardworker
Team player
Other options welcomed
Imagine a friend kept texting you while you were trying to study for an exam. If you responded by calmly but firmly explaining your situation and asking her to text you tomorrow, what kind of response would that be?
a) assertive b) aggressive c) passive
Assertive
What is one possible advantage to experiencing stress
How would you define stress
*User specific*
Example: any change or pressure in the environment