Best Practices
If you are going to miss a day of work, what do you need to do?
Tell your supervisor! (call, email, text, etc.)
Frowning, head down, avoiding eye contact, slouched posture, tears
Sad/Upset!
How can we be prepared for work?
Get enough sleep, eat breakfast
Showered, teeth brushed
Hair neat
Clean uniform, badge
What is an example of good time management?
A) Being late to work
B) Being 10-15 minutes early
B! Being 10-15 minutes early
Apples can float on water.
True or False?
True, apples are 25% air, which makes them float!
What is a good example of professional attire?
Nice button-up/collared shirt
Work pants, NO JEANS
Closed-toed shoes
Dress or skirt of appropriate length
Frowning, arms crossed, furrowed brow, eye roll
Angry!
How can we be safe at work?
Headphones out
Phone away
Watch where you are going
NO RUNNING
What does it mean to be respectful at work?
Listening to your teacher/supervisor
Completing your tasks
Helping customers/coworkers
Not interrupting when someone is busy
Butterflies taste with their feet.
True or False?
True, they have special sensors on their feet that help them find food!
How can we have good hygiene for work?
Taking a shower
Washing your face, shaving
Putting on deodorant
Brushing teeth and hair
Clean clothes
Eyes closed, head down, leaning on something, slouched, yawning
Tired!
Who can you go to for help at work? How would you ask them for help?
Coworkers, peers, teacher, supervisor
"I don't understand."
"I need some help with _____."
Be specific!
What is an example of teamwork?
Good listener
Helping others when they need it
Letting someone know when you need help
Dolphins sleep with one eye open.
True or False?
True, they rest half their brain at a time so they can still swim and breathe!
What does it mean to have a positive attitude at work?
Being in a good mood
Doing your work with enthusiasm
Smiling at customers and coworkers
Frowning, shaky hands, looking around, leg/foot tapping, long exhale
Stressed/Worried/Nervous!
What can you do on your break that you cannot do while you are working?
Eating
Talking on the phone
Watching videos
Resting
What does it mean to be a problem solver?
Being able to do a hard job
Not giving up
Finding solutions - It's okay to ask for help!
You can see The Great Wall of China from space.
True or False?
False, this is a common myth!
Which of the following conversations are appropriate for work?
A) Gossiping about your friends
B) Talking about video games
C) Discussing your current job task
D) Looking at funny TikTok videos
C! Discussing your current task
Good posture, making eye contact, smiling, has all the materials they need
Focused and ready for work!
How can we respond to criticism at work?
A) Get mad and make excuses
B) Apologize, listen, and do better the next time
B! Apologize, listen, and do better the next time
What does it mean to be flexible at work?
Being able to change tasks when needed
Problem solving
Being okay when unexpected things happen
An octopus has nine brains.
True or False?
True, they have one main brain and eight others – one in each arm!