Communication
Is communication a SOFT skill or a HARD skill?
Soft Skill
How many chances do you get to make a good FIRST impression?
ONE
Name ONE of the seven ways in which you can empower yourself?
1. Develop a Positive Attitude
2. Discover Your "Why"/ Your Purpose
3. Set Achievable Goals
4. Hold Yourself Accountable
5. Practice Self Care
6. Cultivate Self-Awareness
7. Be Proactive
True or False:
Being self-aware is all about having an understanding of your own thoughts, feelings, values, beliefs, and actions.
True
What are the two types of goals?
Short-Term and Long-Term
What is oral/verbal communication?
Oral communication is the exchange of information and ideas through spoken word. It can be directly in person in a face-to-face interaction or through an electronic device such as a phone, video platform or radio.
True or False:
Being late to an interview leaves a good first impression.
What does it mean to be empowered?
Personal empowerment is about taking control of your own life, and making positive decisions based on what you want.
Name ONE way we can increase our self-awareness.
Taking time to reflect, asking for feedback, journaling, taking personality tests/quizzes, etc.
True or False:
Our goals can change over time?
True
True or False:
86% of employees and executives cite the lack of effective collaboration and communication as the main causes for workplace failures.
True
How should you dress if you want to make a good impression to a potential employer?
Clean, professional attire free of dirt, wrinkles, holes, and debris.
What are some examples of practicing good self care?
Getting enough sleep, getting exercise, eating healthy foods, having good hygiene, positive affirmations, engaging in your hobbies, ect.
Being aware of how you appear to others refers to what?
Public Self-Awareness or Private Self-Awareness
Public Self-Awareness
Is the following goal specific? Why or why not?
I want to become healthier.
No. It does not specify in what way you want to be healthier, how you're going to be healthier, or within what time frame.
Name two types of written communication.
Text Messages, Emails, Letters, Social Media Posts. Newspapers, etc.
True or False:
Lacking confidence can create a negative first impression.
True
What does it mean to be proactive?
Being proactive means accepting responsibility for your life and taking the initiative to make positive changes.
Take action instead of waiting for things to happen to you.
Is being self-aware important to having a successful job interview? Why or why not?
Yes! When you are self-aware, you can confidently talk about your skills, strengths, weaknesses, and limitations.
Is this a short-term or long-term goal:
For the next two weeks, I will go on 30 minute walks each day.
Short-Term
What is a possible DISADVANTAGE of written communication?
It can be difficult to interpret moods/attitudes.
Can take time between responses.
Etc.
Other than being on time, what else can you do to leave a good first impression in an interview?
Dress nicely, be respectful, avoid distractions (such as cell phones), be prepared, be confident, etc.
How can you empower other people?
Offer encouragement, praise, and support.
Listen to their thoughts and ideas.
Provide constructive feedback.
Validate their feelings.
Etc.
How is self-awareness related to self-advocacy?
The better you understand yourself, the better you know your wants and needs and how to ask for them.
What is ONE strategy we can use to help us commit to our goals?
Write them down, tell someone else who can help hold you accountable, break a big goal down into smaller goals, ask for help when you need it, etc.