Job Experiences
What is a WBLE?
Work-Based Learning Experience
Effective Communication: Hard Skill or Soft Skill?
Soft Skill
Soft Skills are qualities (things) that you already have
How do you prep for an interview?
A) Take a nap
B) Binge-watch all your favorite shows
C) Answer practice questions and write questions to ask them
C
To prep yourself for any questions that could come your way, think of all the questions you would ask if you had to hire someone.
Write out any questions that you may want to know more about. Clarification is key!
You need to fill this out and submit it to the business you would like to work for.
Job Application
True or False:
You need to have good hygiene when you're going to an interview?
True!
Your appearance should be appropriate, clean, and professional
Name this experience: During a _______, you speak with someone from the company and ask them any questions that are in the job.
During this time, you can take notes and ask about things that you may encounter in your responsibilities.
Informational Interview
Self-Advocacy: Hard skill or soft Skill?
Soft Skill
Soft Skills are qualities (things) that you already have
How long should filling out a job application take?
Can you ask for help when filling it out?
As long as you need to fill it out correctly.
Yes, of course you can ask for help
These are people you ask to recommend you for jobs or speak highly of you from your past work experiences
Job References
In order to look professional in your contact information, how should your email look?
A) PinkPonyClub67@hotmail.com
B) VSA_Alicia@gmail.com
C) T$wiftGirly4ever@yahoo.com
You need to make your email simple and clean.
- You can include your name (first and/or last)
- You can include numbers appropriately
- No private information ever!
- If it seems or sounds silly, don't use it!
Name this experience: During a _______, I enter an establishment to see the environment.
During this time, you may ask any questions about what you may encounter in your daily work.
Job Tour
How to Build Something: Hard Skill or Soft Skill?
Hard Skill
Hard Skills are things you need to learn and might need training for
When do you think you should arrive at your job?
1) On time
2) 5 minutes late
3) 5 minutes early
4) 30 minutes early
Typically, 5 - 10 minutes early is good, and at a minimum, arriving on time is a must.
This tool shows your past work experience, how to get in touch with you, what training or certification you may have, and what your accomplishments have been
A Resume
If you are having a dispute with one of your co-workers, how should you professionally approach the situation?
- Try speaking to them rationally
- Don't escalate the situation
- Be polite, don't use mean language
And if the situation does escalate, get your manager/boss involved.
True or False:
A WBLE gives you an idea on the different aspects of a job. The environment, the daily assignments, and the attire you have to wear.
Yes
A Work-Based Learning Experience gives you the insight into that job and if you like it, then you might be able to become directly employed by the company
Accountability / Punctuality: Hard Skill or Soft Skill?
Soft Skills
Soft Skills are qualities (things) that you already have.
When dressing for a job interview, what should you wear?
- Clean professional shirt
- Pants with no stains or holes
- No profanity or logos on any clothing (except for shoes)
- No graphic T-shirts
- Wear appropriate shoes
- Wear something you can feel comfortable in while still being professional
When searching for a job, what are some things we need to be mindful of?
Give 3 examples
- Where is the job located?
- What is the commute to get there daily, and how will I get there?
- Do I have the right skills?
- What education do I need?
- Training and certifications
- When am I able to work?
- Do I need to have past experiences?
- Am I being honest in saying I am the right fit for this job?
What would you do in this scenario?
You have a job at a local grocery store, and you requested a day off due to a doctor's appointment out of town. Your boss has scheduled you to work the day of your appointment, when you had already submitted the request.
How do you approach your boss?
Regardless of the conversation, please be professional and calm.
- You can gently remind them you requested the day off, but you don't have to tell them why. You can just say I have a doctor's appointment, but please leave it at that.
- If your boss tries to push back, you can use the same approach and in a calm and mannerly fashion.
During this experience, you show up to work and observe what someone does for a day. In this period of time, you learn what expectations and responsibilities you'll encounter in the day. You are strictly observing, not working.
Job Shadow
Computer skills and programming: Hard Skill or Soft Skill?
Hard Skill
“Hard Skills are things you need to learn and might need training for.”
When commuting to work if you have to travel a longer distance, how can prep yourself for success your mornings before leaving for work?
- Meal prep/prepare the night before
- Make sure you have clean clothes for work by doing laundry the night before
- Make sure if you need caffeine, that you plan accordingly and either make some at home and bring it with you or leave extra time for a coffee pit stop
- If you know you need gas before heading to work, leave earlier or fill up the day/night before
- If you aren't clean and need to shower, make sure you either wake up early enough or shower the night before
- If your phone needs to be charged for work, charge it while you're asleep or charge it while you're getting ready before leaving the house.
- If you have animals at home (dogs specifically) that need to go outside before you leave, give yourself enough time to do so.
You disclose that you have anxiety to your boss, meaning you chose to let them know so they can help you.
You told your boss you have anxiety. (disclosure)
What is an accommodation that can be made to help you with your anxiety
First, you need to let them know what gives you anxiety, certain aspects of the job, a person, etc.
Second, you need to find a time to sit down with your boss and let them know what could be changed, or even suggest a change to the way you do the job.
Third, you need to find an accommodation you can agree on with your boss that will make it easier for you to complete your job. In the end, it might benefit more than one person.
AS LONG AS THE ACCOMMODATION IS REASONABLE, THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE AN ISSUE
What are some topics that ARE NOT professional and SHOULD NOT be discussed in the workplace?
Give 3 examples
1. Inappropriate topics (Intimate partners)
2. Gossip of people in the workplace
3. Personal relationships
4. Tense Topics (Politics and Religion)
5. Discrimination & Harassment
6. Offensive Language/Color Language