COMMUNICATION
When we enter our workplace, what do we say?
Good morning, Hello. Something friendly and try to incorporate your mentor's name.
Define "interview"
A face to face meeting, usually about a job.
True or False, body language doesn't matter during an on-line interview.
FALSE! They can see you. Sit up and pay attention!
At work (and life!) you should maintain a positive attitude.
HECK YEAH!
True or False: It's ok to wear your Bob the Builder underpants to work.
TRUE! Why not? No one is going to see your underwear!
True or False: There are TWO types of communication.
True.
What do you take to your interview?
Your resume. And a positive attitude of course!
True or False, you can put volunteer work on your resume.
Sure you can! It's work experience even if you don't get paid.
Name 2 characteristics of a GOOD employee.
Professional, honest, on-time, respectful, team player, dependable
True or False: When you leave your job for the day, be sure to find your supervisor and give him/her a big kiss!
Ew, no. BIG false. Please don't.
Should we greet our mentors with "Hey homie - 'sup?"
Ummm, no. Give an example of the correct way to greet mentors/coworkers.
Name two types of interviews.
In person, virtual or online, phone, on-the-spot interview.
Name two ways to look for a job.
job fair, newspaper, online, word-of-mouth, seeing a help wanted sign
Stuff happens, and one day you may be late. What 3 things should you do?
Call, apologize and explain, get there as soon as you can.
True or False: It is an absolute NO NO to wear your headphones at work.
False. It really depends on the job, the environment and the rules of your job.
Name one type of communication.
Verbal or
Nonverbal
I should arrive for my interview:
A) right on time
B) 10 to 15 minutes early
C) 30 minutes late
B) 10 to 15 minutes will give you time to go over your answers, take some relaxing breaths and collect your thoughts.
True or False, you should apply for ANY job.
False. Apply for a job that interests you or think you might like.
If you're OFTEN late, what could happen?
You could lose your job. Being late often shows you're undependable and bad with time management.
True or False: Being able to do cartwheels is something you should put on your resume.
False. Please don't. No one cares.
My coworker is upset and yelled at me. What should I do?
A) Yell back
B) Ask what's wrong
C) Tell your supervisor
C) Tell your supervisor. Maybe your coworker is a bad communicator, the supervisor can intervene.
True or False, you can wear anything to an interview.
Really? FALSE!!! Take a shower, do your hair and dress nicely!
True or False: When interviewing for a job, you should know about the job description AND a little about the company.
True! When you show knowledge about the company, it shows the interviewer that you're interested in the job.
You've finished your work. What should you do now?
A) Take a break
B) Look for something to do
C) Ask your supervisor
D) Both B and C
D) Both B and C.
Many businesses have "casual fridays".True or False: This means you do not have to brush your hair or your teeth.
FALSE. Dude, you'll smell. Get it together!