New Job
Identify three ways you can make a good impression.
Positive attitude, professional greeting, dress appropriately, show appreciation, practice active listening, learn coworker's names.
"An event or situation that ignites a reaction"
Trigger
Define "Community Resources" and provide an example.
Definition: Resources in your community that support specific needs.
Example: YMCA, Shelters, Meals on Wheels, United Way
Where is the safest place to store your money?
The bank.
"The urge to complete a task or achieve a goal"
Motivation
What is one benefit of making a good first impression?
Identify two unhealthy ways someone may cope.
Identify one way someone could learn about a community resource?
Flyers, Word of mouth, research/google, referred by professional
What is the difference between a Savings Account and a Checkings Account?
Savings Account - withdrawal money in cash form
Checkings Account - can withdrawal cash and write checks
Name two barriers someone may face when trying to get motivated.
How do you prepare for your first day of work?
Identify three healthy coping strategies.
Going for a walk, deep breathing, do something you enjoy (a hobby), talk it out with/without a mediator, listen to music, drawing
Why are Community Resources helpful?
They are designed to help people in similar situations.
Equipped with professionals.
"Charge or payment in exchange for a service or as a consequence"
Fee
Identify three factors that might motivate someone to work.
Money, hours, coworkers, environment, matches interests, easy or challenging, benefits
Identify two forms you may need to bring with you on your first day of work?
Driver's License/Photo ID, Social Security Card, Work Permit, Medical Records, Birth Certificate
What is 1 physical and 1 emotional response to stress?
Emotional: angry, anxious, irritable, manic
True or False.
Community Resources will solve all your problems.
False.
Although they may help in some areas of your life, you will also need to make changes within yourself and your life choices.
Identify the difference between a want and a need. Provide an example of each.
Want - something you would like to have but can live without. Example: video game, wall poster, cupcakes
Need - something that is required or necessary. Example: nutritious food, housing, water
True or False.
All of your friends will always motivate you.
False.
Some friends may hold you back or not want to see you succeed. True friends want what is best for you.
Respond Appropriately:
You arrive one hour late to your first day of work due to a miscommunication with your employer.
Staff takes into consideration:
Demeanor, reasoning, blaming/taking ownership, resolution
Cope Appropriately:
You are assigned to a group project with your coworker but end up doing all the work. During the presentation, your coworker takes all the credit.
Staff takes into consideration:
Demeanor, coping method, solution
When calling a Community Resource what two pieces of information are important to get?
The name of who you are speaking to, their address, what services they provide, who they provide to, how much do services cost
True or False.
You can write a future date on a check.
True!
The date on a check tells the bank when the check may be deposited/cashed.
Why is it important to be self-aware of your strengths and weaknesses?
To know what you do well at and what areas you need to improve in.
Understanding that failure/weaknesses do not mean you can't grow or improve on a skill.