Professionalism
This is the unwritten code of conduct that guides how you behave in the workplace.
What is professionalism?
This rule divides income into 50% needs, 30% wants, and 20% savings.
What is the 50/30/20 rule?
This type of listening means focusing fully on the speaker and showing understanding.
What is active listening?
This time management tool separates tasks into urgent/important categories.
What is the Eisenhower Matrix?
A short, persuasive statement about yourself used in networking.
What is an elevator pitch?
Name one example of professional behavior.
What is being on time (or respectful communication, or following through on tasks)?
Rent, insurance, and car payments are examples of these expenses.
What are fixed expenses?
Saying “I need more time to finish this project” is an example of this type of communication.
What is assertive communication?
The Pomodoro technique breaks tasks into blocks of this many minutes.
What is 25 minutes?
This type of resume section highlights skills instead of job history.
What is a functional resume?
This type of leadership is not assigned but earned through respect and influence.
What is informal leadership?
Entertainment and eating out fall into this category of expenses.
What are variable (or discretionary) expenses?
This leadership style is defined by rules, hierarchy, and official titles.
What is formal leadership?
Focusing only on what you can control or influence is practicing this concept.
What is the Circle of Control?
The STAR method is used for answering these types of questions.
What are behavioral interview questions?
Professionalism is about consistency. Name one challenge that can affect consistency.
What is stress, distractions, or lack of preparation?
Borrowing money at high interest rates (like payday loans) often leads to this financial problem.
What is debt cycle?
Body language, tone, and posture are examples of this type of communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
When faced with stress, practicing this mindfulness technique can help calm the mind.
What is deep breathing (or meditation)?
LinkedIn and Indeed are examples of these digital tools.
What are job portals (or online career platforms)?
Employers often say this “soft skill” is the #1 factor in workplace success.
What is communication?
Adjusting a budget after job loss or relocation demonstrates this key skill.
What is financial resilience (or flexibility)?
A strategy to solve conflict where both sides give up something to reach agreement.
What is compromise?
Using a decision grid or ranking priorities is an example of applying this skill.
What is critical thinking (or structured decision-making)?
Dressing appropriately and maintaining eye contact in an interview shows this.
What is professionalism (or confidence)?