SKILLS 1
A job you do on a regular basis to make money is called your __________?
What is Career/ Occupation?
Happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time; being on time. What word matches this definition?
What is Punctual?
Being On time, having a resume, professional attire, positive body language, confidence, positive attitude will help you ....
Nail the interview!
What is professionalism in the workplace?
Carrying yourself appropriately in the workplace setting. Being positive, assisting when needed, being a great team player, etc.
What are ethics?
What are Moral principles that determine a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity?
This is what you follow when you have to wear a specific uniform, shirt, pants, hat, etc when you report to work each shift.
Perfume and cologne are allowed as long as they are used in moderation. True or False
False
What is a similarity and difference between soft skills and hard skills?
Soft Skills and Hard Skills necessary for a successful working environment.
Soft skills are learned at an earlier age; focuses around etiquette, social norms, and social skills
Hard skills are taught and measured for mastery; focuses on career or athletic skills
What are skills relating to choosing a career, getting and keeping a job, making job and career changes, and career advancement known as?
What is Employability skills?
True or False - As an employee what you do, what you say, and how you look (your image) does not affect the image of the company.
What is False?
It is appropriate to talk negatively about any company that you work for while you are working.
False
True or False -One of the best coping mechanisms for dealing with conflict is to talk it out.
True
True or False: An I-Statement is a way to let your boss know what your personal goals are.
True
A salary represents the amount of money you earn each _________?
What is Year?
Name 3 things that are included in your resume.
Name, location, phone number, email, educational experience, work/volunteer experience, skills/abilities
List a Soft Skill.
Answers will vary- communication, punctual, flexible, adaptable, etc.
Name a type of Communication Style
What is Verbal, Non-Verbal, Visual, Written
What can impact us having great communication skills?
What is 1. Physical Barriers. 2. Attitudes. 3. Language. 4. Physiological Barriers. 5. Problems with structure design. 6. Cultural Noise. 7. Lack of common experience. 8. Ambiguity and overuse of abstractions. 9. Information Overload. 10. Jumping to conclusions.
Is showing up late to work is acceptable if it is only a few times a year? Why?
No - Never really acceptable; fellow employees may begin to copy your poor time management and that effects work production and ethic.
Describe the appropriate business wear for an interview. How does it differ from a normal day at work?
Answers will vary.
Name a hard skill.
Computer skills, HS Diploma, College Degree, Bilingual, etc.
The energy and desire to do something; the power or opportunity to do something before others
What is initiative?
Name 3 successful characteristics for employment?
Communication, Initiative & Enterprise, Teamwork, Planning & Organizing, Problem Solving, Self Management, Learning, Technology, Professional Dress
Define what being a good leader means...
Leading by example, being on time, great communication skills, excellent team player, helping out at any time, etc.
What are the (3) most important employability skills for career success in your opinion.
Answers will vary.