Starting a New Job—DO
Starting a New Job—DON’T
Safety comes first
Workplace Communication
PTP Employment supports
100

Do this 10–15 minutes before your shift begins.

DO!!

Arrive early!

100

Avoid using this personal device during work unless your workplace allows it.

DON'T!!

Cell phone!

100

Wear this required protective gear to reduce workplace risks.

PPE

(Personal Protective Equipment)

100

You do not need this language skill to communicate successfully at work.

Perfect English.

100

On Fridays, participants can visit this room for job-search help.

Lab room

200

Instead of pretending you understand, do this when instructions are unclear.

DO!!

Ask questions!!

200

If you cannot attend a shift, never do this without calling.

DON'T!!

Miss a shift!

200

Report these immediately to prevent injuries.

Spills and hazards.

200

Do this when you do not understand an instruction.

Ask for clarification

200

Coordinate with this person for Friday job-search support.

Mohsen!

300

Doing this carefully helps you understand instructions and expectations.

DO!!

Listen carefully!!

300

If you may be late, contact this person as soon as possible.

Your supervisor!

300

In food and beverage workplaces, follow hygiene rules and perform this essential task properly.

Handwashing!

300

Repeat or summarize key directions to do this with important instructions.

Confirm them

300

Friday support can help you review these descriptions of available positions.

Job Postings

400

Responding this way to constructive comments shows professionalism and a willingness to improve.

DO!!

Accept feedback positively!!

400

Stay out of gossip, conflict, and this unhelpful workplace distraction.

DON'T!!

Be a part of workplace drama!
400

Before operating unfamiliar equipment, make sure you have received this.

Training

400

Tell your supervisor about a problem at this time—not after it becomes serious.

Early! (Prevention, not reaction!)

400

This employment-support staff member can help with applications, interviews, opportunities, and workplace questions.

Kate/Katherine Green

500

These three qualities summarize how to make a strong first impression: dependable, considerate, and prepared to grow.

DO!!

Be reliable, respectful, and ready to learn?

500

A small one of these can prevent a big mistake when you are unsure.

DON'T!!

Be shy to ask questions!!

500

These are the two actions to take when you are unsure how to perform a task safely.

Stop and ask!

500

This professional response to guidance can help you improve and keep your job.

Accept feedback respectfully.

500

PTP support aims not only to help you start a job, but also to achieve these two outcomes.

Be successful at the job

Retain (keep) the job