Enthusiasm & Attitude
Having a _______ attitude is very important and helps your employer to have a good first impression of you.
positive
Working as a team means that everyone needs to work _________.
TOGETHER
It's not what you know its _____ _____ ______.
who you know
If I am confused about a task or instruction, I should always do what?
Ask for help!!!!!!
The "middle ground" between praise and criticism is ________.
Feedback
If __________ hadn't kept working after being told he had no talent and being fired from a newspaper job, he never would have created a certain mouse that represents a certain movie company.
Walt Disney
A team member who is _________ works with others, even if they don't like the person or the person's ideas.
Cooperative
Someone's ______ _______ refers to the degrees of separation between them and another person
Bacon Number
When a customer has a problem, it is always good to ask them to be more _______, so you know exactly what the issue is
specific
What might you say to someone who constantly gets the group off task?
Ex) "Let's finish our work and then we can talk about/do what you're talking about. We really need to focus on/finish our work before we mess around."
In an interview, we should always have a copy of our _______ to hand to the employer or interviewer.
Resume
In the tower building activity, the tallest tower had the most solid ________.
Foundation
The THREE P's that help you avoid feeling nervous or scared when networking are Prepare, Practice, and P_____ ________ _________."
Pull yourself together!
When we communicate, we use more than just words. Name 2 other things that contribute to how other people perceive what we say or do.
- facial expressions
- tone of voice
- gestures
- eye contact
- body language
- gestures
- space
Our previous life experiences tend to influence our _______, which is how we view a situation.
Perception
Describe what it means to be enthusiastic toward work.
- Doing more than asked
- Showing up on time
- Prioritizing work
- Having a positive attitude while there
- Other responses
Name 2 potential reasons why teamwork might be difficult.
- time constraints
- getting along with team members
- different ideas
- communication issues
- no plan
- no goal
What are some examples of first degree contacts?
parents, siblings, best friends, relatives, coaches, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc.
________ _________ are a universal way of communicating. (A smile always means happy.)
Facial Expressions
Tell me about a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Be sure to include the situation, action, and result.
Answer must
- Describe the situation
- Say what action you took
- Tell the final result
Give me an answer to the interview question "What is your biggest weakness?" that still stays positive.
Example: "I like things to go according to my plans so when something comes up that may make my plans go off schedule ti sometimes stresses me out But what I have learned about myself is that coming up with a plan B helps a lot! So, if I plan ahead for potential problems, then I don't stress out at all because I have a good idea of what to do next."
- Needs to 1) admit a weakness 2) give general context 3) show how you have improved or worked on that
What would you do if a team member is being to bossy or demanding?
Ex) say "Could you please let other people make some decisions?" or "We all need to work together, which means everyone needs to have an equal chance to come up with ideas."
- answer must be polite, but direct
Name a third degree contact you may have listed on your worksheet that could help you gain more information and/or experience in a career you are interested in.
- must be someone related to an interest or goal that could give insight
What are three things to do when sending a professional email?
- Use correct punctuation
- Spell out full words/use proper grammar
- Proofread
- Use a greeting
- Use a closer
- Fill in the subject line
- Don't be wordy, but give all the information
- Don't use all capitals
Explain what workplace ethics are or give an example of work ethics someone might have.
Ex) set of moral principles or standards regarding proper conduct in the workplace
OR
honesty, safety, fair wage, respect, timeliness, tending to company business the full time, treat resources and equipment with care