TWT BASICS
What does TWT stand for?
Think, Work, Thrive
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Theory
What's the professional thing to do when you know you're going to be late?
Notify your supervisor as soon as possible and follow the workplace's lateness policy.
True or False: Success at work is ONLY about knowing how to do the job.
False.
What document lists your skills and work experience?
Résumé
Name ONE thing TWT is designed to help you prepare for.
Success, work, or everyday life
True or False: Your thoughts can affect your choices.
True.
Your coworker says something disrespectful and challenges you to argue with them.
You have 15 seconds to name THREE responses that protect your job.
Stay calm, walk away, don't argue, set a respectful boundary, get a supervisor if necessary, stay focused on work, address the issue appropriately.
Name ONE thing besides job skills that can contribute to workplace success.
Mindset, communication, reliability, confidence, problem-solving, attitude, or decision-making.
What document shows your earnings and deductions from a paycheck?
Pay stub
According to our TWT community guidelines, why does attendance matter?
Because every session builds on the last one.
Your supervisor gives you feedback. You think, “They're picking on me.” How might that thought make you feel?
Angry, frustrated, defensive, etc.
Name THREE qualities that can help someone KEEP a job.
Reliability, punctuality, communication, teamwork, professionalism, accountability, willingness to learn.
Name TWO things CBT can help you do.
Think before reacting, build confidence, handle stress/setbacks, solve problems, or make better decisions.
Name three things you should look at when considering a job besides the hourly wage.
Examples: schedule, hours, benefits, location/commute, responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, workplace expectations.
Name TWO TWT community expectations.
Show up consistently, arrive on time, maintain attendance, commit to the process.
Your supervisor gives you feedback. Instead of thinking “They're picking on me,” give a more helpful thought.
“I can learn from this.”
What's more likely to help your career: becoming defensive when corrected OR listening, asking questions, and improving? Why?
Listening, asking questions, and improving because it supports better performance, trust, and growth.
What's one difference between a helpful and an unhelpful workplace mindset?
A helpful mindset can focus on learning/problem-solving, while an unhelpful mindset can lead to defensiveness, giving up, or other responses that interfere with success.
Two people interview for the same job.
Person A: Has experience but shows up late and barely answers questions.
Person B: Has less experience but arrives on time, is prepared, communicates well, and seems willing to learn.
Person B — Employers can train skills, but reliability, preparation, and willingness to learn matter.
TWT teaches skills for work AND what other area?
Everyday life.
Which one do you have the MOST control over?
A. What your coworker says
B. What your supervisor thinks
C. How you respond
D. Other people's attitudes
C
A coworker says in front of other people:
“You never know what you're doing.”
You're HEATED. What's the best workplace move?
A. Match their energy
B. Embarrass them back
C. Stay calm and address it appropriately
D. Leave work without telling anybody
C
Finish the idea: The situation can stay the same, but if your ______ changes, your outcome may change.
Thinking/mindset.
You have 15 seconds. Name THREE reasons an employer should hire you.
Answers vary, but they must name three job-related strengths such as reliable, hardworking, willing to learn, good communicator, punctual, team player, responsible, adaptable, etc.