First Impressions
First Impressions Cont.
Communication Cycle & Barriers
Professional Emails
Resumes
Final Jeopardy
100
It takes just a quick glance, about ______ seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time.
3
100
_________ is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions
Body Language
100
Communication is a ____ way process.
Two
100
Give an example of a good subject line.
Answers may vary:
"Meeting this Afternoon"
"Missing Homework"
100
How many pages should a resume be?
One
100
Teams wager a specific amount of points before the final question.
Draw a model of the Communication Cycle and explain the process.
Answers on dry-erase boards
200
The person you are meeting for the first time doesn't know you, so your ________ is usually the first clue he or she has to go on.
Appearance
200
Your _______ shines through in everything you do.
Attitude
200
Communication is a ______, learn and practice
Skill
200
Give 2 examples of a professional greeting.
Answers may vary:
Dear, Good morning/afternoon, To whom it may concern, etc.
200
What is the first thing that an employer should see when looking at your resume?
Your name and contact information
300
Being on time is the first step toward creating a great first impression. What are some good plans that you can make to guarantee that you arrive on time?
Plan to arrive a few minutes early and allow flexibility for possible delays in traffic or taking a wrong turn.
300
What are some tips to make sure that you give your new acquaintance your full attention?
Set aside modern-day distractions, for instance, by turning off your cell phone so that you can give the person your full attention.
And don't get sidetracked by other people.
300
In communication, what is the difference between encoding and decoding messages?
Encoding is thinking about what to say to send a message, and decoding is receiving and processing/understanding the message.
300
Give 3 examples of a professional closing.
Answers may vary:
Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Thank you, Respectfully, Cordially, etc.
300
What are 3 things you should avoid on your resume?
Answers may vary:
Personal identification such as your social security number, Fancy/Cursive Fonts, Long paragraphs to describe position duties, Unprofessional email address, Unprofessional picture, etc.
400
What are some examples of body language that you should avoid when trying to make a good first impression?
Answers may vary:
Closed postures - defensive, arms-crossed posture, or restlessly tapping your feet.
Avoiding eye contact/not giving them your full attention
400
What type of attire is each person wearing? Start from the left.
Business Professional, Business Casual, Business Professional, Business Casual
400
What are 4 examples of communication channels?
Answers may vary:
Face-to-Face, Text, Phone Call, Email, Social Media, Voicemail, etc.
400
Explain the difference between cc and bcc in emails.
cc (carbon copy) means somebody other than the recipient will get a copy of the message and the recipient will be able to see who does. Bcc (Blind carbon copy) is the same as cc, but the recipient will not be able to see who is receiving the copy of the email.
400
List at least four skills to include in a resume.
Answers may vary:
Communication, Leadership, Creativity, Time Management, Team Work, Problem Solving, Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution, Active Listening, etc.
500
In first impressions, the other person forms an opinion about you based on what 5 things?
Your appearance
Your body language
Your demeanor
Your mannerisms
How you are dressed
500
What are 3 examples of body language that will help create a good first impression?
Answers may vary:
Open posture, standing/sitting up straight, smile, make eye contact, greet with a firm handshake
500
What are 5 examples of communication barriers?
Answers may vary:
Social, Age, Religion, Gender, Psychological, Cultural, Physical, Physiological, Language, etc.
500
Email Labeling
1. Recipient
2. Subject line
3. Greeting
4. Body
5. Closing
6. Signature
7. Attachment
500
List at least five different headings that you should include in your resume.
Name and contact information, Profile, Education w/ Coursework, Work/Volunteer Experience, Key Skills, Awards/Achievements, References