First Impressions & Body Language
You meet someone for the first time at a job interview. Which three things can immediately influence their first impression of you?
Appearance, body language, and communication.
What does the “S” in SMART goals stand for?
Specific
True or False: Confidence means believing you are better than everyone else.
False. Confidence means believing in your ability and worth without needing to diminish others.
What is an entrepreneur?
Someone who identifies an opportunity and creates a product, service, or business to address it.
What does it mean to be an active listener?
Paying attention, not interrupting, asking questions, and showing that you understand.
True or False: Your body language can communicate confidence even before you say a word.
True
What is the purpose of a vision board?
To visually represent goals, dreams, aspirations, and the future you want to create.
What is one thing you can do when you're nervous about public speaking?
Practice, breathe, prepare, make eye contact, slow down, do something silly for a few seconds, or focus on the message.
What's the difference between a job and a career?
A job is generally a specific position or source of income; a career is a longer-term professional journey.
Which is more professional in the workplace?
A. “What do you want?”
B. “How can I assist you?”
B. “How can I assist you?”
Name TWO examples of positive body language.
Eye contact, good posture, smiling, appropriate facial expressions, nodding, confident handshake.
Which is a stronger goal?
A. “I want to be successful.”
B. “I will complete my certification by June 2027.”
B. "I will complete my certification by June 2027.”
What's the difference between having a positive attitude and pretending everything is perfect?
A positive attitude recognizes challenges but chooses to focus on solutions, learning, and possibilities.
Name THREE skills employers look for besides having good grades.
Communication, teamwork, problem-solving, reliability, adaptability, leadership, time management, etc.
Your coworker is speaking to you while you're looking at your phone. What's the communication problem?
You're not giving them your attention and may appear disrespectful or disengaged.
You're interviewing for your dream job. You walk into the room looking at the floor, mumbling, and slouching. What's the interviewer likely to notice first?
Your lack of confidence/body language.
Why is it important to break a large goal into smaller steps?
It makes the goal more manageable and allows you to track progress.
Someone says, “I can't do this.” Give them a better statement to replace it.
“I can learn how,” “I'll try,” “I can improve,” or “I haven't mastered it yet.”
You notice that students constantly lose their school supplies. You create a low-cost system that helps them organize everything. What entrepreneurial skill did you demonstrate?
Problem-solving/identifying an opportunity.
You're running late for work. What's the professional thing to do?
Notify your supervisor as soon as possible and communicate honestly about the situation.
Complete this sentence:
You never get a second chance to...
Make a first impression.
What do I mean with this statement?
“I know where I'm going and I have a plan to get there.”
You have a vision or planning to reach goal.
What does this statement reflect?
“I may not know how to do it yet, but I'm willing to learn.”
Growth Mindset/Attitude
You have 30 seconds to convince someone that you are qualified to work in a specific position.
What do you need to do quickly?
Start my elevator pitch to showcase who I am and what I can do to qualify for the position.
Finish this sentence:
“In the workplace, respect means…”
Actively listening to the other person's perspectives, ideas; repeating what the other person is saying to ensure clarity; being a responsible person when you have team projects by doing your part.