Types of communication
Why communication is important
Why enthusiasm matters
Lessons learned from activities
Show me how you communicate
100

Sounds, words, and tone of voice

Verbal communication 

100

The key to good communication skills is __________

Eye contact

100

Employers are looking for employees that will complete tasks with _____________ and will be ____________

1. an upbeat attitude

2. cooperative 

100

Finish the sentence:

Part of being a good communicator is knowing that you might have to communicate with different people in _______________  ___________. 

Different ways 

100

Show me how you would communicate NON-VERBALLY that you are grossed out 

*Participant should use non-verbal communication by making a disgusted face, silently retching or gagging, etc. 

200

signs, symbols, and pictures

visual communication

200
How you should answer interview questions

In complete sentences 

200
Three ways to show enthusiasm in the workplace 

1. Smile

2. Sit up straight in chair

3. Make eye contact

200

The number 1 factor in getting or losing a job

Your attitude 

200

Show me how you would VERBALLY communicate that you like dogs

*Participant would say or state that they like dogs, that they think dogs are great, etc. 

300

facial expression, body language

non-verbal communication 
300

Good communication is at the ___________ of the list of important skills an employee should have.

Top

300

What PMA stands for

Positive Mental Attitude 

300
A job interview is often thought of as this 

"Selling" yourself and your skills to an employer 

300
Show me how you would use WRITTEN communication to tell someone you need to get milk at the store

*Participant would write something along the lines of "Buy Milk" on a piece of paper 

400

journals, emails, blogs, and text messages

written communication 

400

True or False:

Only verbal communication is important

False: ALL TYPES of communication are important 

400

Three ways to be enthusiastic once you land the job

1. Be on time

2. Show interest in your work

3. Be willing to listen, learn, and try new things

400
The time frame an employer will decide if an applicant is right for the job

The first 30 seconds

400

Show me how you would use NON-VERBAL communication to express that you are bored

*Participant will cross arms and slouch, rest face/chin in hands, etc. 

500

listening and  hearning

Aural communication

500

The two examples given that could give the wrong impression, even if you answer a question with a great answer.

Slouching and having a sad face/gloomy voice 

500

True or False:

Our internal feelings have the ability to impact those around us

True 

500
The purpose of the ball and water balloon activity 

To illustrate the two types of people--those who pick themselves up after a failure (bouncy ball people) and those who give up after a failure (water balloon people)

500

Show how you would VERBALLY communicate that you do not like the candy you just tasted for the first time

*Participant will say or state something like gross, eww, yuck, etc. 

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