TEAMWORK
When your boss assigns a group project, is it okay to let someone else in the group do all the work?
No.
It is not fair to for one person to do all the work.
Jenna is preparing for her upcoming interview. What 2 things should she bring with her to the interview?
Resume and Cover Letter
Name a topic or conversation that is not appropriate in a work setting.
-gossip
-negativity
-politics
-religion
-personal matters
How should you decide on what job you should pick?
A) Best Pay
B)Least amount of Hours
C)Matches your skills/interests
D) Friendly co-workers
C) Matches your skills/interests
What cards do I need to provide to my employer?
Social Security Card
Driver's License
I.D.
Name 2 characteristics of a good team
-Good Communication
-Get along with others
- Balanced participation
-Cooperation and positive attitudes
When Jenna walks in the door for her interview, how should she greet the interviewer?
Introduce herself and shake hands with the interviewer.
How should you always treat everyone at work?
With respect even if you do not get along with the person.
What should you do if you know you will be late for work?
Call and let them know you will be late
Do I need to buy a new wardrobe to start a job?
No
Name one way working in a team can be helpful.
fosters creativity, learn other ways to do things, makes completing tasks easier, builds trust, increase problem solving skills
Jenna's phone rings during the interview. What should Jenna do?
Dismiss the call and apologize to the interviewer.
If you work with someone who is your friend outside of work is it okay to use foul language in conversations with that person at work?
NO
You need to remain professional at work
What would you do if a customer asks you a question that you do not know the answer to?
Tell the customer politely that you do not know the answer but you will find out and get back to them.
How will I get to work?
car
bike
walk
taxi/bus
friend or family
Name 1 way working in a team can be difficult
-People may not get along,
-Some may not contribute as much as others,
-one person may want to do all the work,
-Team members may not agree on strategies,
-Team members have nothing in common
Jenna is asked to tell the interviewer about herself. What should Jenna say?
-Tell them if she is a student, where she went to school or if she has a degree
-Talk about job experiences
-Talk about future goals
Is it okay to use humor in a professional work place?
Yes as long as it is appropriate and respectful
What would you do if one of your coworkers does not get along with you and constantly insults you and puts you down?
You could talk to this person and let them know how this makes you feel and how you need to put aside your differences while at work. If this does not work you can talk to your manager about the situation.
What will I do for lunch?
-I can pack my own lunch
-I can go buy food on my lunch break
-I can get food from the vending machine
Why do people say there is no "I" in teamwork?
A team CAN'T be one person!
At the end of the interview what questions should Jenna ask?
-What a typical work day might be like
-What are the hours/days
Give an example of an appropriate and respectful compliment in the work place.
You do nice work
I like your work ethic
What should you wear to a job interview?
Clean Business Casual
Your shift is over but you didn't finish all of you job tasks. What should you do?
Let your supervisor know.
Let the next shift know
Problem solve for next time!