Building Independence

Career Experience

100

On a job application you might be asked to write down the name of a ___________, someone who knows how well you work. 

A. Parent

B. Reference

B. Reference.  

Bonus: Give me one example

200

An ____________ is a meeting between you and the person who wants to hire you.

Interview

300

When you work less than 40 hours a week it is called_______. 

Full Time

Part Time

Part time 

400

Is wearing jeans,  tennis shoes, or a sweatshirt to an interview appropriate?

No (unless specified for the job)

500

When speaking to someone you should not look down or away but ...

Make eye contact

Independent Living

100

You have a big disagreement with your friend. 

Small, medium, big problem

Medium problem

200

You drop a glass and it breaks all over the tile floor. 

Small, medium, big problem

Medium

300

You cut your hand. It’s small but it won’t stop bleeding.

Small, medium, big problem

Big

400

You smell gas in the kitchen.

Small, Medium, Big problem

Big problem 

500

You spill grape juice on the carpet.

Small, medium, large problem

Small problem

Social skills

100

Give an example of Positive self talk 

" I can do it." 

"I am smart." 

"It's okay, I can try again." 

200

What does it mean to Self Advocate? 

to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you. the ability to ask for what you need or want. 

300

When you have something important to say or have an opinion on something what could you say? 

" I have been thinking about this, and I have an opinion. I would like to say something about this please." 

400

When you are feeling ignored in a conversation what could you say? 

"I am feeling a little left out, can I join the conversation please?" 

or 

"Excuse me, Can I say something?" 

500

You just found out that you cannot participate in Fab Friday, what could you say or do? 

Appropriate answer acceptable

Constructive Criticism vs. Destructive Criticism

100

"You are wrong. You have no idea what you are doing." Is that Constructive or Destructive criticism?   

 Destructive criticism  

200

"I saw that you filed and organized the reports. Next time to make it easier for others to find the report, try filling it in alphabetical order first." is this Constructive or destructive criticism? 

Constructive Criticism  

300

"You cleaned the kitchen wrong, it is still dirty." 

is this constructive or destructive criticism?  

Destructive Criticism 

400

"I saw that you folded all of the table cloths, but just threw them on the table. Let me show you how I place the table cloths so it appears more neat." is this constructive or destructive criticism?

Constructive Criticism 

500

"You have been tired and late to work everyday, what is wrong with you?" 

is this constructive or destructive criticism? 

Destructive Criticism 

Fun

100

What is your favorite food?

Appropriate answer acceptable

200

What is the name of the toy cowboy in the Toystory movie?

Woody

300

What is the name of the school that Harry Potter attended?

Hogwarts

400

What is the fastest land animal?

A cheetah

500

What goes around the world but stays in the corner?

A stamp