Ms. B Fun Facts
How do you pronounce "Beucler?"
"Bu- claire"
What are at least three things you should know before your first day?
Schedule, address, mentor's name, attire, basic organization facts/knowledge
How cans interns remain professional when things aren't going their way?
Talk to mentor/IPL about how to hand the situation, keep calm and choose words carefully, give yourself space, think about your options
What colors are in the Urban Alliance logo?
Blue, yellow, orange
Who's the greatest NBA player of all time?
Lebron James
What position does Ms. B play in soccer?
Center back
A button-down shirt and dark jeans are considered casual, business casual, or professional clothing?
business casual
Why is having a professional network important?
It can provide opportunities. Knowing the right people can allow you to ask questions and learn from someone with experience. Networking can also help you find job opportunities, scholarships, academic opportunities and connections, or resources to help you do your job better. If you are an entrepreneur, networks are an important way to meet potential clients and investors.
What regions does Urban Alliance serve? (4)
DC, Detroit, Baltimore, Chicago
Who is the commissioner of the NFL?
Roger Goodell
What country did Ms. B travel to this winter?
New Zealand
When do you clock in and clock out of work?
When you arrive, and when you leave
What are some (2) common causes of miscommunication?
■Using too many unfamiliar technical terms
- Not being able to read tone in email writing
■Difficulty expressing emotions
■Taboo subject matter
■Lack of attention or interest
■Accents or language differences
■Cultural differences
■Hearing what one wants to hear or expects to hear instead of what is actually said
What is the address of the Urban Alliance DC office?
2030 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20009
What day is Tiktok getting banned?
January 19
How tall is Ms. B?
5'8
What is an acceptable amount of time to let your mentor and Intern Program Lead know about absences?
At least 24 hours in advance
How should we deal with miscommunication?
Recognize that the other person likely wasn’t being confusing or misleading on purpose; give them the benefit of the doubt
●Tact - use sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues
●Simplify communication
●Communicate and be responsible for only our own feelings
●Listen to understand, not to respond
- Don’t assume that your perspective is the objective truth. Truth is often subject to context
What year was Urban Alliance founded?
1996
What is the name of Bad Bunny's new album?
Debi tirar mas fotos
What's the name of Ms. B's cat?
JJ
What should you do on the first day (2)?
Introduce yourself with confidence, handshakes, understand your schedule, ask lots of questions and have fun
How should you manage stress at work?
○Prevention
■Learning to say no
■Prioritizing and reducing your workload
○Active physical exercise (running, lifting weights, boxing, anything active)
○Relaxation exercises such as meditation, deep breathing, or yoga
○Reach out to others. Instead of bottling up your stress, vent to a friend or ask for help. Verbalizing some of your problems or writing them down can help you relieve some tension and work through the issue.
○Listen to some soothing music to relax or crank up a song that gets you pumped up and lifts your mood.
○Make a list of all the things you are grateful for in your life so that you can take your mind off of the negative for a while.
○Schedule some time each day to take a break and do something you enjoy. This shouldn’t be TV, but something you like doing such as art, reading, sports, etc.
○Take some time to go outside and enjoy nature.
Who is the CEO of Urban Alliance?
Abiodun Durojaye
What year was the first Apple iPhone released in the US?
2007