Skills
Proactive / Reactive / Termination
Career Definitions
Career Exploration / Companies
Basic Knowledge
100
Define the term skill?
a personal skill that ensures that you do your job well.
100
What does termination mean in the workplace?
SIMPLE ANSWER = FIRED!
BEING LET GO FROM YOUR JOB.
100
a meeting between you and your potential employer / job to show why you would make a good employer.
Interview
100
What is a company?
a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services.
100
How old is Ms. Harris?
25
200
What is a hard skill / technical skill?
skills that relate to job-specific knowledge.
Example: Research Skills, Design Skills, Construction Skills.
Basically, a skill you need to do a specific job.
200
What does it mean to be proactive in the workplace?
You make things happen before waiting for them to happen.
Being Prepared!
which is usually a positive outcome.
200
An experienced worker you can go to for advice.
Mentor
200
Do You need a college education for all careers?
YES OR NO?
NO
200
How many years have Ms. Harris been teaching?
2
300
What is a soft skill?
soft skills are closely tied to an individual’s personality and aren’t always teachable, also deals with how well you work with others.
Example: Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Friendliness, Honesty.
300
What does it mean to be reactive in the workplace?
means being ready to react or respond to something else. A person who is reactive usually does things only in response to others.
Usually a negative outcome.
300
an agreement between you and your company.
usually where you sign.
Contract
300
Do most careers require you to have a high school diploma?
YES OR NO?
YES
300
Did Ms. Harris attend and graduate from Livona High School?
YES
CLASS OF 2017
400
What skills do we use the most in this classroom, pertaining to the work we do?
HINT: IT IS A HARD / TECHNICAL SKILL
RESEACH SKILLS!
WE ARE ALWAYS RESEARCHING.
400
Is complaining, finger pointing, and making rash decisions on a job Proactive or Reactive?
Reactive
400
summary of your education, accomplishments, and experiences.
Resume
400
Which is a BIGGER Company?
NIKE OR ADDIDAS
NIKE
400
What College Did Ms. Harris Attend?
Southern University A&M College
Happy SU HOMECOMING WEEK!!
500
List 5 Soft Skills & List 5 Hard Skills
500
Can Gossiping or Using your work computer for personal use get you Terminated ?
YES
500
used by employers to make sure you were telling the truth on your resume.
Basically, to find out information about the employer.
Background Check
500
What is Career Exploration?
the process of identifying a career path that matches your skills, interests, values, and personality.
Basically, exploring different careers that fit YOU, and your interests
500
What is this class Journey to Careers about?
What have you been learning?
Journey to Careers is about students learning about the careers they are interested in, learning about other careers, companies, and procedures in the workplace. Students also learn about the do's and don'ts of the workplace, and basic career knowledge for their future.
Students also work and practice on their typing skills.