Communication skills
Saying “please” and “thank you” during conversations demonstrates this skill.
What is courtesy?
This document summarizes your work experience, skills, and education when applying for jobs.
What is a résumé?
Dressing appropriately for your workplace shows this essential professional trait.
What is professionalism (or professional appearance)?
This term means working cooperatively with others toward a shared goal.
What is collaboration?
This polite greeting is standard when beginning an email.
What is “Hello”/ "Good Morning/evening"/ “Dear [Name]”?
This communication form includes gestures, posture, and facial expressions.
What is nonverbal communication?
This person helps you explore careers, choose classes, and plan for your future goals.
Who is a career counselor (or school counselor)?
Keeping sensitive company information private demonstrates this.
What is confidentiality?
These short discussions at the start of a project help teams assign roles and responsibilities.
What are planning meetings (or kickoff meetings)?
It’s the term for arriving on time or early to work or meetings.
What is punctuality?
Summarizing what someone has said to show understanding is called this.
What is active listening (or paraphrasing)?
These events help job seekers meet potential employers and explore career options in person or online.
What are career fairs?
This quality refers to following through consistently on your commitments.
What is reliability?
A teammate who helps mediate disagreements is using these problem-solving skills.
What are conflict-resolution skills?
Maintaining eye contact, sitting up straight, and avoiding distractions are all parts of this type of etiquette.
What is professional body language?
A short, persuasive description of your skills and goals, usually 30 seconds long.
What is an elevator pitch?
This term refers to the long-term direction and progression of your working life.
What is career development (or a career traje
Admitting mistakes and taking responsibility demonstrates this ethical principle.
What is accountability?
Sharing credit for success instead of seeking personal recognition demonstrates this team value.
What is humility?
This workplace practice involves actively listening and avoiding interrupting others during meetings.
What is respectful communication?
This term describes communicating difficult feedback in a way that is clear but respectful.
What is constructive criticism?
These written guides outline the skills, education, and experience needed to enter specific professions.
What are career pathway plans?
Acting with honesty, fairness, and moral principles in the workplace is known as this.
What is integrity?
This approach involves considering each team member’s strengths when assigning tasks.
What is strengths-based teamwork?
It’s the common term for adjusting your communication style based on whether you’re speaking to a coworker, supervisor, or client.
What is audience awareness?