Workplace Readiness
This skill means showing up on time, being prepared, and completing your work responsibly.
What is dependability?
This is the process of learning about different careers, job duties, and work environments.
What is job exploration?
This means speaking up for yourself and asking for what you need to be successful.
What is self-advocacy?
This term means education or training after high school.
What is post-secondary education?
This document lists your skills, education, and work experience when applying for a job.
What is a resume?
This workplace skill helps you get along with coworkers, managers, and customers.
What are communication skills?
A person might use this to learn what tasks are required in a specific job.
If you need extra time, written directions, or a quiet space, you may need to ask for these.
What are accommodations?
A student might attend one of these to learn a skilled trade like welding, cosmetology, or HVAC.
What is a trade/vocational school?
Employers often ask this during hiring to learn more about your experience and personality.
What is a job interview?
Wearing clean, appropriate clothes for work is part of this.
What is professional appearance? (or workplace dress code)
Visiting a workplace or watching someone do their job is called this.
What is job shadowing?
This is the best person to talk to first if you need help understanding a work task.
Who is a supervisor/manager?
This type of school often offers 2-year degrees and career training programs.
What is a community college?
Setting goals, exploring careers, and learning work skills are all part of this.
What is career planning?
This skill helps workers stay calm, flexible, and focused when plans change or unexpected problems happen.
What is adaptability?
This factor should be considered when choosing a career because it includes what you enjoy, what you are good at, and what kind of work environment you prefer.
What are your interests, skills, and preferences?
Jenna asks for a workplace accommodation that helps them do their job successfully, but their supervisor says no right away without discussing it. Instead of arguing or giving up, Jenna should respectfully do this next.
What is ask to speak with Human Resources or another appropriate support person?
This document often needs to be completed when applying to college, trade school, or some training programs.
What is an application?
This skill helps a person decide what to do first, manage deadlines, and stay organized at school or work.
What is time management?
A worker who listens carefully, follows directions, and asks questions when unsure is showing this important job skill.
What is active listening?
This can help someone decide if a career is a good fit by showing the daily tasks, education needed, and possible salary.
A worker reports unfair treatment to their supervisor and Human Resources, but the issue continues. A strong example of self-advocacy would be to document the problem and do this next.
What is contact an outside agency or file a formal complaint?
A student may earn one of these to help pay for college or training without having to pay it back.
What is a scholarship?
This type of goal should be specific, realistic, and have a deadline so you can track your progress.
What is a SMART goal?