Key Terms
This is the oversimplified belief about someone with a particular characteristic.
Stereotype
Which employability skill is shown when someone uses appropriate language when interacting with customers and coworkers?
Respect
What is a short-term position with a company or organization intended to provide on-the-job training?
Internship
What is a work-based learning experience? Provide a short definition.
A work-based learning experience is a work-related experience that provides opportunities to apply and expand professional skills.
What are interpersonal skills?
Interpersonal skills are the skills necessary to interact with others (communication, teamwork, active listening).
Working jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor.
Collaboration
Which skills are needed to successfully perform job obligations; the skills that describe the foundation for getting and maintaining a job?
Employability skills
Give one example of a benefit of completing an internship (other than resume material).
Example: Meet people who may act as references / build a professional network / gain real-world experience / discover new interests
Name three examples of work-based learning experiences from Chapter 6.
Examples: career-related classes; extra-curricular activities; volunteering; work experience; internships; informational interviews; job shadows. (Any three)
What does diversity mean in the workplace?
Diversity means working with individuals who have different backgrounds and cultures.
The arrangement to follow a professional for a period of time to observe their work and gain firsthand experience with the responsibilities of their job position.
Job shadow
Name the employability skill demonstrated when an employee manages internet usage so it helps — not distracts — their performance at work.
Efficiency (or self-management / time-management when using technology responsibly)
How can completing an internship help change or refine your career choices?
Internships expose you to actual job duties and work environments, which may reveal new interests or show that a field is or is not a good fit — leading you to change or refine career choices.
After a work-based learning experience, what is one action you can take to get the most out of the opportunity?
Arrange your schedule to dedicate time to the experience; keep a journal of accomplishments (including names of people who could be references); connect with people you worked with via professional networks.
How can creativity help you in your career? (Short answer)
Creativity helps by enabling employees to find innovative, more efficient ways of doing tasks, saving time, improving processes, and helping develop new products or solutions.
A person’s beliefs, values, and practices.
Culture
Which employability skill is shown when someone commits to seeing projects to completion?
Responsibility
Name two ways internship experiences can be used later in applications or interviews.
Examples: reflect on specific tasks and lessons in cover letters or college essays; list acquired skills and accomplishments on a resume; cite supervisors as references in applications; describe experiences during interviews.
How would you get a first-hand look at a career through a job shadow? (Short answer)
Job shadowing: follow an experienced employee through a typical day, observe job duties, discuss necessary skills, and meet coworkers to understand the work environment.
What are strategies workers can use to demonstrate time management skills? List at least three.
Strategies: prioritize tasks, follow schedules, use planners/calendars, set and focus on goals, delegate when appropriate, adjust methods to meet objectives. (Any three)
The ability to plan how you will use time effectively.
Time management
List three behaviors that show you are respectful on the job. (Short answer
Examples (any three): follow workplace guidelines; use appropriate language with customers and coworkers; be conscious of other people’s time; thank supervisors for feedback; show up to work on time
List four benefits of completing an internship. (Short answer)
Example list (any four): gaining experience in the field; building employability skills; developing job-specific skills; meeting potential references; making productive use of free time; acquiring real-world work experience; having material for cover letters and essays
Describe how volunteering can help develop the skill sets needed for employment. (Short answer)
Volunteering helps by providing opportunities to practice communication skills, gain experience in areas of interest, develop workplace habits and responsibility, and build references and examples to use on resumes and in interviews.
How do you begin to demonstrate proper respect with diverse groups? (Short answer — include at least three strategies)
Examples: learn and respect cultural norms; avoid stereotyping and check biases; maintain an open mind; use appropriate language and greetings; be conscious of others’ time; ask respectful questions when unsure.