Appearance
What is a dress code?
1. code for front door
2. secret code
3. clothes to wear to work
4. job allowing only dresses
#3. Discussion: dress code for students with job and for training sites.
Jobs you do not need good interpersonal skills for (select all that apply)
1. janitor work
2. stock work
3. beach clean up
You need good interpersonal skills for all these jobs!!
Discussion: why would you need these skills for these 3 jobs?
Productivity is (choose one):
1. how much time has passed at work
2. how much work you get done
3. how much you are paid per hour
#2.
Which of the following are expectations of employers?:
1. being honest
2. being respectful
3. getting along with others
All are correct. Discussion: can you name another expectation?
At your current job or worksite, where does the employer NOT want you hang out before work or when you are done?
Solstice- sitting in foyer
Ventures- wandering the building
Bare Necessities- wandering the parking lot
What is the smartest move for being on time?
1. show up about an hour early
2. walk in the door exactly at your start time
3. walk in the door 5- 10 minutes before start time
#3. Discussion: what does being on time show your employer?
Why is it good to be able to adapt to changing situations at work? (select all correct)
1. you can still be productive
2. change is always going to happen
3. employers want people who are flexible
All are correct. Discussion: changes that you have needed to adapt to at work or work sites.
Productivity can be affected by (which are correct):
1. having the right supplies
2. understanding the instructions
3. the effort you put into your work
All are correct! Discussion: what else can affect your productivity?
Employers want workers that they can depend on everyday to: (select all that are correct)
1. be on time
2. be the most fun
3. try your best
Definitely 1 and 3, every day.
At your job or work site, where is the area that you can store personal items?
Solstice- on coat hooks or on "stone wall"
Goodwill- hung up on rack
Ventures- hung up on coat stand or by your side
Bare Necessities- in front room
Which ones are good reasons to miss work?
1. having a fever
2. planned time off
3. feeling tired today
#1 and #2. Feeling tired is not a reason to miss work. Discussion: how can you avoid feeling tired at work?
How do you show you are actively listening? facing the speaker is one way. Can you name 1 or 2 other ways?
eye contact, nodding, asking related questions.
Why do you need to know your priorities at work? Which is correct?
1. you know what to is most important to do
2. you know to skip all other tasks off your list
#1 Discussion: what is a priority as your work/job site?
If you are dependable, people at work can count on you to (select all that are correct):
1. never make mistakes
2. act like you are the supervisor
3. work even when no one is watching
#3. Discussion: why are #1 and #2 not the correct answers?
Which job sites allows employees/students to yell to each other across the room?
1. Ventures
2. Goodwill
3. Solstice
None. Discussion: What would you do instead of yelling across the room?
People make assumptions about you based on your appearance. True or false?
True. Discussion: how can you create a more positive first impression?
The goal at Vista is to have you learn to depend on staff to regulate your emotions (true or false)
False. Discussion: what is the goal??
What is the one good thing about making mistakes?
(which is correct?)
1. you get more money
2. you can learn from them
3. you get the afternoon off
#2. Discussion: name a mistake that you once made at work that you learned from.
At work, reliable people don't like to let anyone down, especially ______. (fill in the blank)
1. their coworkers
2. baby Yoda
3. themselves
Themselves.
Which job sites don't mind if employees stop work FREQUENLTY to get water, use the restroom or take breaks? choose all that apply or none at all
1. Ventures
2. Goodwill
3. Solstice
All jobs and training sites want workers to minimize time spent NOT doing work tasks. You are there to work.