Interviews
About how many pages should your resume be?
One to two pages. Keep it short and sweet
Is it okay to show up 5-10 minuets late to work every day?
No. Its okay once in a while but you should always let your manager know ahead of time if you plan on being late.
What does PDA stand for?
Public Displays of Affection
Is it appropriate to wear short skirts, or shorts, to the work place?
No.
Most companies abide by the rule that shorts and skirts need to fall just above the knee
What are emotional boundaries?
They are meant to protect your feelings. For ex, setting limits on what nicknames you want people to call you.
What are some things you should do to prepare for an interview?
1. Learn about the company (what they do and why)
2. Prepare to have an answer for why you want to work at that company.
3. Practice interview questions with a family member or friend to help prepare.
Doing your responsibilities without having to be asked by a coworker or manager.
What is being proactive
Different companies have different rules when it comes to workplace romance but you should always make sure to tell your manager or HR (Human Resources) if you become involved with someone at work.
rules that an employer/ company has for their employees that instruct them on proper attire for the workplace?
What is a dress code
What are physical boundries?
They are meant to help us protect our personal space; who can touch you and where (this can be different for everyperson)
True or False: It's okay to have typos and other errors in your resume
FALSE
Employers get many many resumes for any single position so any sort of typo or error is reason enough for them to skip over your resume and go with another applicant.
If you're having a bad day, is it okay to get mad at your coworkers for that/ bring your problems into the workspace.
No, you go to work for a job, you are not supposed to bring your personal life into work as a reason to poorly treat the people you work with.
An important aspect in all of our lives, it lets others know how comfortable with touching we are. It's important to respect this for everyone.
What is personal Space?
The two most common types of dress attire when going to work?
Business and business casual
Some workplaces even do a causal Friday! This usually means employees are allowed to wear jeans and a comfy sweater instead of their usual attire
What are material boundaries?
What is something you can do after an email to show the employer you want the job?
Send an email thanking the employer or interviewer for taking the time to meet with you.
If you're trying to meet a deadline for work what should you be doing during work hours.
- Have social hour with your coworkers
- Work to get the project done on time
- hangout on your phone, text your friends
Work to finish your project on time.
Social activities can be done at home and are not meant for the workplace
Is it okay to go out with someone you work with?
Depends on the company but for the most part its generally frowned upon because in the event of a fight or breakup the work day can become tense and very awkward for everyone.
True or False you can wear open toed shoes to work (sandals/ flip-flops).
False
Most companies want you in closed toed shoes for safety concerns.
What are time boundaries?
Are meant to help you prioritize doing things you like. Ex, making sure you leave time to relax and have some self care time. Especially important in the workplace because jobs can become very stressful and everyone needs some time to decompress.
Something you send in along with your resume to explain why you want the position and why you think you are well suited for that position.
What is a COVER LETTER
Before you start a new project or attempt to help someone with something their working on you should ask beforehand and let them know what you [plan on doing.
What is effective communication
Providing to much information, to the point where it begins to make others uncomfortable with the conversation.
What is oversharing
Showering everyday
wearing deodorant
brushing your hair and teeth everyday
What is good hygiene for the work place
What are verbal boundaries?
They are the limits we set on topics we are willing to discuss with others.
Ex, Something you would talk about at home or with your friends may not be something appropriate to discuss at work