Soft Skills
How to Get Fired!
My Application & Resume
Improving My Chances
Good Impressions
100

Being able to get along with and complete tasks with co-workers

What is working as a team?

100

Even if you don't feel like going or you have someplace you'd rather be...don't do this!!

What is showing up late or calling out "sick"?

100

This person's skill is being friendly

Who is Londenn?

100

Collared shirt tucked in, pants that fit and have no rips, neat appearance, etc.

What is appropriate attire for a job interview?

100

This person's skill is talking to people

Who is Lyrics?

200

Being able to speak and write in a clear manner

What are good communication skills?

200

This person's skill is to be "chill"

Who is Oliver?

200

Creating a professional email, deleting inappropriate social media posts/accounts, Googling yourself

What is cleaning up your digital footprint?

200

Doing this within 24 hours of an interview shows enthusiasm and keeps your name fresh in the manager's mind.

What is sending/giving a thank you note?

200

If your start time is 4 pm, you arrive at 3:45 pm.

What is the recommended time to show up to work?

300

The ability to resolve an issue without consulting a supervisor.

What is problem solving or conflict resolution?

300

Lying, avoiding doing your work, arguing with co-workers or customers

What is unprofessional conduct?

300

Late to work, excessive phone use, using drugs/alcohol, lack of productivity, no-shows, inappropriate language, and inability to take direction.

What are common reasons for getting fired?

400

Being reliable, responsible, and managing your workload efficiently.

What is a strong work ethic?

400

This type of adult leader, like a coach, teacher, or staff member, can vouch for your good character when you do not have a past boss.

What is a professional reference?

500

While working the register at McDonalds, Mark uses this soft skill to stay calm when a customer becomes angry and yells at him about receiving the wrong order.

What is flexibility or adaptability?

500

Don wants to work at a pet store, so he includes this 1-to-2 sentence statement at the top of his resume stating his goal to care for animals.

What is a resume objective?

500

Rudy applied for a job but didn't get it - he was in a hurry and didn't complete this crucial step to make sure the application was complete and accurate.

What is proofreading or reviewing?

500

Tenille interviews at Chick-fil-A, but the night before, she goes through this process and learns all about the company, giving her great answers for her interview.

What is researching the place you want to be hired?

500

To stand out for a job at Vallarta, Alicia visits the store during slow hours, finds the hiring manager, introduces herself and hands them her application/resume.

What is a way to make a personal introduction or improve your chances of being remembered?