First Impressions
Employability Skills
Vocabulary
Career Pathways
This & That
100
These are examples of making a good “first impression”
What is eye contact, handshake, smiling, positive body language, positive attitude, professional dress, good hygiene
100
Defined as the sharing and exchanging of ideas and information. Examples of this are verbal, non-verbal, active listening, and visual
What is Communication
100
To be on time
What is Punctual/Punctuality
100
Selling goods or services to customers to earn a profit define this pathway
What is Retail
100
The fastest land animal
The Cheetah
200
“Dressing for Success” and demonstrating good hygiene is an example of this first impression
What is Workplace/Professional Appearance
200
Working together to achieve a common goal
What is Teamwork
200
Taking care of customer’s needs by providing helpful service
What is Customer Service
200
The businesses or companies responsible for any meals prepared outside of the home. Industries in this pathway include restaurants, cafeterias, and catering services.
What is Food Service
200
The name of the fairy in Peter Pan
Who is Tinkerbell
300
These are examples of good hygiene practices and are all important in making a good first impression
What is brushing teeth, brushing hair, using deodorant, washing face, showering
300
Finding solutions to challenging or difficult situations
What is Problem Solving
300
Receiving instruction on how to do a job differently so that it is done correctly
What is Feedback
300
Customer service positions, generally in hotels, which involve dealing with customers face-to-face in a variety if ways
What is Hospitality
300
In this nursery rhyme, He sat on a wall before having a great fall
Who is Humpty Dumpty
400
Define the acronym SLANT; a term we use for active listening
S: Sitting up straight L: Listening A: Answering questions N: Nodding T: Tracking the speaker
400
These portable skills can be taken from one job to another. These qualities and abilities are identified as “hard” and “soft” skills
What are Transferable Skills
400
Looking for things that needs to be done and doing them without being asked
What is Initiative
400
Communication outlets or tools used to store, deliver, and pass along information define this pathway. Examples include newspaper, television, radio, printed material, internet information, and advertising
What is Media/Technology
400
he name of Batman’s sidekick
Who is Robin
500
Showing up on time for an Interview or for your first day at work is showing your boss that you are what?
Good at time management/ Punctual
500
When you are sick or have appointments you need to tell your boss at work you need the day off. This is what?
What is Advocating
500
Working for long periods of time at a normal pace and not needing to sit down or take a break.
What is Stamina
500
Weed waking, racking, mowing the lawn, Laying mulch down, planting flowers, watering the lawn/garden
What is Landscaping
500
Who is Thor's brother?
Loki God of Mischief 