COMMUNICATION
Ture or False: Communication skills are important to everyone on a job?
TRUE (see page 17)
True or False: Having employees that demonstrate enthusiasm is not important to employers.
FALSE (See pages #35)
True or False: When employees work together to accomplish a goal, everyone benefits?
True (See page #56)
True or False: Being able to use good judgement and make decisions is not an important job skill?
False (See page #98)
True or False: It is not considered rude to take a personal telephone call or to send a series of personal text messages during a business meeting? Explain your answer.
False
Communication comes in many forms. Name three.
See page #17
Give an example of words or actions displaying a positive attitude.
Various possible answers (ex: being attentive, engage in activity/discussion, be respectful)
Teamwork involves building relationships and working with other people using a number of important skills and habits. Name one?
(See page #60)
Praise, Criticism, or Feedback- Give an example of each.
Various possible answers (See pages #99-100)
Name one way stereotypes can affect the professionalism of a workplace.
See page #116.
True or False: Communication skills are not ranked highly among a job candidates "must have" skill qualities.
FALSE (See page #17)
Ture of False: I failed at my last learning or work experience. No one is ever going to hire me!
False (see page #38)
DAILY DOUBLE!!!! During Session 5, Activity 11, we discussed Teamwork quotes. Who said your favorite quote?
See page #60
Name one possible work ethic for an employer or a company.
Various possible answers (See page #102)
What are some of your most important work values?
Various possible answers (See page #124)
Which type of direction for learning are you most comfortable with?
Various possible answers (ex: visual, auditory, hands-on)
Give an example of words or actions displaying a negative attitude.
Various possible answers (ex: not paying attention, not participating in activity and/or discussion, body language- crossing arms)
Finish the following statement: "It's not WHAT you know...
...it's WHO you know!"
Name one possible work ethic for an employee.
Various possible answers (See page #103).
True or False: It's only considered bullying or unprofessional if something bad is said about a person or "teasing" is done to a person's face.
False (See page #135)
Name strategy that you use to learn best.
Various possible answers (ex: take notes, re-read/study information given, use visual reminders, use checklists, etc.)
Finish the following statement: "If at first you don't succeed...
...try again!"
Name one person in your circle of support that you can use to network for a job or as a reference.
Vaiour possible answers (ex: Family, friends, community leader)
Name an online resource you can use to help to identify and/or improve your work skills.
Various possible answers (Metrix Learning Program; Career One Stop; ONET Online)
Name a possible workplace accommodation.
Various possible answers (ex: sit-to-stand desk; checklist of tasks to be completed; reading pen; picture guide of how to complete tasks; etc.)