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What is an aptitude?
The natural ability to do something.
What is a resume?
A concise document that summarizes a person's work experience, education, skills, and accomplishments.
What is a first impression?
The initial opinion someone forms of another person when they first meet them.
Identify and define feedback.
Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a leader?
The ability to make a significant impact, develop crucial skills, and motivate others / increased responsibility and stress, potentially leading to isolation, strained relationships, and decreased personal satisfaction
What are some common mistakes people make when choosing a career?
Making decisions based on salary alone, neglecting personal interests, not researching different career paths, failing to set goals, and not seeking help or guidance.
What is D.O.B?
Date of Birth
How does a person display good customer service?
Treating customers with respect, actively listening to their needs, providing efficient solutions, and going the extra mile to exceed expectations.
Identify prefixes and suffixes.
A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or form a new word. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word to change its meaning or form a new word.
What are some strategies for introducing a topic? Give examples.
Ask a rhetorical question, Ask for a show of hands, Famous quote, Relate to previous topic, Personal experience, Real life experience, Cartoon, Provocative statement, Demonstration
Identify 5 career pathways.
Architecture and engineering field, Arts, culture and entertainment field, Business, management and administration field, Communications field, Community and social services field, Education field, Science and technology field, Farming, fishing and forestry field, Government, Health and medicine industry, Law and public policy field, Sales field
What are the two types of interviews?
Screening interview and Selection interview
What are some good work habits you should practice from the very first day on the job?
Punctuality, effective communication, organization, and active listening
What is the difference between enunciation and pronunciation?
Pronunciation refers to the way a word is spoken, including the sounds and stress, while enunciation focuses on the clarity and distinctness of those sounds.
How do people display whether they have a healthy self-concept or not?
Through a variety of behaviors and beliefs, including a strong sense of self-worth, ability to accept criticism and learn from mistakes, and a positive outlook on life.
What are some questions to keep in mind after you make a career choice?
What interests me? What are my current skills? What kind of personality do I have? What education or training do I need to fulfill my career goals? What is the job outlook for this career? What's my ideal work-life balance? How happy am I with my current career? Do I enjoy working indoors, outdoors or remotely? Am I willing to relocate for a better career opportunity? What am I willing to give up for better career opportunities? How is my current job helping me develop my skills? How important is money to me?
List things you do on the phone if you are called for an interview.
Respond positively, Inquire more specific information about the job, Establish meeting date and time, Establish an interview location, Establish name of person conducting the interview, Ask if there is any additional information you might bring to the interview, Thank the caller, Write down all important information, Get ready for the interview.
What is procrastination? How can you avoid it?
The act of delaying or postponing a task, often with the intent of completing it later. Avoiding procrastination involves several strategies, including setting clear goals, breaking down tasks, eliminating distractions, and being kind to yourself.
What are the three steps to organizing a message?
Decide what information to include, Decide how to open and close the message, Select strategies to present your message.
List and describe the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
Physiological, Safety and security, Social or belongingness, Esteem, Self-actualization
What is a competency?
A demonstrable characteristic, encompassing skills, knowledge, abilities, and behaviors, that allows an individual to perform a job role successfully.
Identify the 6 parts of a letter of application.
Address and date, Specific address and greeting, Purpose of letter, Description of background, Request an interview and thank the reader, Closing
When given complex verbal instructions, what steps can you take to help you follow the directions correctly?
Actively listen, take notes, and ask clarifying questions
What is the biggest difference between a message designed to inform and a message designed to entertain?
An informative message aims to impart factual knowledge or instructions, while an entertaining message seeks to engage and amuse the audience through humor, storytelling, or other means.
What are the eight steps for implementing a win/win approach?
Plan a strategy, Separate the person from the problem, Look for an integrative solution, Create options for mutual gain, Use an objective standard, Know the best alternatives, Pay attention to the flow of the negotiation, Be a good listener and a good communicator