Workplace Skills
This skill means showing up on time every day.
What is punctuality?
When someone asks, "Tell me about yourself," they want you to talk about this—not your favorite TV show.
What are your skills, interests, and experiences?
Using Microsoft Word is an example of this type of skill.
What is a hard skill?
This is money taken out of your paycheck by the government.
What are taxes?
You should wear this to work if your employer requires it.
What is a uniform?
This skill means working well with other people to complete a task.
What is teamwork?
This should be turned off or silenced before a job interview.
What is your cell phone?
Being a good listener is an example of this type of skill.
What is a soft skill?
This is the amount you actually take home.
What is net pay?
If you're going to be late, you should do this.
What is call or notify your supervisor?
If you disagree with a coworker, this skill helps solve the problem respectfully.
What is conflict resolution?
Instead of saying, "I don't know," employers like when you say this because it shows you're willing to improve.
What is "I'm willing to learn"?
Cooking, welding, coding, and CPR are all examples of this.
What are hard skills?
The amount you earn before taxes.
What is gross pay?
You forgot to complete an assignment. The best thing to do is this.
What is be honest and tell your supervisor?
This skill means changing your plans when something unexpected happens.
What is adaptability (or flexibility)?
At the end of an interview, it's a good idea to ask these.
What are questions about the job or company?
Leadership, teamwork, and responsibility are examples of these.
What are soft skills?
This helps you save money for emergencies.
What is a savings account?
Employers value this because it means they can count on you.
What is reliability?
Employers say this skill is one of the most important because it involves listening, speaking, and writing clearly.
What is communication?
Name one thing you should NEVER do during an interview.
Examples: Interrupt, lie, chew gum, look at your phone, wear inappropriate clothing, arrive late.
Which type of skill is usually easier to teach on the job?
What are hard skills?
Experts recommend saving about this many months of expenses for emergencies.
What is 3–6 months?
This word means taking responsibility without someone reminding you.
What is initiative?