Inappropriate vs Appropriate Work Behaviors
What is the difference between inappropriate vs appropriate work behaviors?
Inappropriate means things you should not do on the job and appropriate means things that you should do on the job to increase your work performance.
What is a resume?
A document used when applying to jobs and during interviews to display and showcase your educational background, work experience, and skills/abilities.
What is a job application?
What is an interview?
A face to face, phone, or video meeting with an employer to give them a chance to get to know you, review your application with you, ask you questions, answer your questions, and review your career portfolio.
Professional clothing that you wear to an interview to try to impress the employer.
Is it inappropriate or appropriate: Texting and calling people while work is slow.
Inappropriate... still need to find work to do!
Why is it important to attach a resume to applications or carry one to interviews?
To stand out from other candidates, to show your professionalism, and to give the employer a better overall idea on who you are and why they should hire you over everyone else.
What are two ways in which you can file out job applications?
Online or by paper.
Why are interviews important?
True or False: What you wear to an interview... depends on where you are interviewing.
TRUE!! BUT... you always want to dress at least business casual. Just maybe not show up to a fast food restaurant in a tuxedo or prom dress.
Is it inappropriate or appropriate: helping your co-worker complete tasks that they are struggling with.
Appropriate... but make sure your work is done right first.
True or False: You should put your birthday and age down on your resume.
False.... you do not have to identify your birthday and age when applying for jobs unless the applications asks you if you are over 18 or over 21.
What devices can you use to fill out job applications?
Computer, tablet, iPad, phone, etc.
True or False: When setting up an interview, you should agree with whatever time slot they give you.
FALSE!! If you know you can't make it that day or time, speak up... because if you don't show up you won't get another chance.
What are some examples of business causal clothes for woman?
khakis, blouse, sweater, cardigan, flats, heels, basic sneakers (solid white or black), button up shirt, simple dress or skirt
Inappropriate.... unless you are sick or there is an emergency that happens your boss and team are relying on you.
True or False: Your resume does contain personal information about you such as your full name, address, email, and phone number.
True!
True or False: You can lie about your educational background and work experience on your job application because the employer won't find out.
FALSE!!
True or False: You should have a professional voicemail set up on your phone when applying for jobs due to employers trying to contact you.
TRUE!! Do not have nicknames, cursing, music, or anything of the sort on your voicemail. Keep it simple, clean, and professional.
What are some business casual clothes that men can wear to an interview?
Khakis, dress pants, collared shirts, button ups, cardigans, simple clean t-shirt (solid black or solid white), sperry type shoes, sneakers (solid black or white)
Name 3 things that can cause you to be fired.
being late to work, not following directions, sleeping on the job, stealing, not showing up to work when scheduled, lying to your boss about situations that occurred on the job, etc.,
What are other documents that you could carry with you to an interview or attach to applications that are usually in a career portfolio with your resume?
cover letter, references, work samples, transcripts, etc.
True or False: You can call companies and businesses to follow up or bring attention to the job application you submitted.
TRUE!
True or False: When you are first introduced to the employer interviewing you... make sure that you look the other way, avoid shaking their hand, and act like you don't care.
FALSE!!! Make sure you give eye contact, shake their hand firmly and introduce yourself in an appropriate manner. Also THANK THEM for the interview.
What are some clothing items you should not wear to an interview as both a woman or a man?
rips in jeans, short shorts, tank tops, flip flops, inappropriate graphic tees, crop tops, short dresses or skirts, sweatpants, pjs, etc.