World of Work

Soft skills are...

• skills that are useful but not necessary for success

• intangible skills that help facilitate human connection

• measurable skills that you can be tested on

• irrelevant to obtaining a job

Which is NOT an effective strategy for time management?

• create a to-do list

• set a goal

• complain to your boss

• ask for help from co-workers

When you come across a problem, it is important to...

• dig your heels in and stand your ground

• run away

• gossip with co-workers

• pivot and find alternate solutions

When going for an interview, you should...

• wear an outfit that you would wear to school

• arrive at the exact time of the interview

• be prepared to say why the job interests you

• keep you cell phone on the table

Effective leadership in the workplace involves...

• emotional intelligence

• confidence and clear vision

• inspiring & helping others to reach their full potential

• all of the above

When writing a follow-up email to multiple interviewers, you should...

• include everyone in one email

• send separate emails to each person

• pick one person to send the email to

Communication skills are important in the workplace because...

• they set the tone for how people perceive you

• becoming friends with co-workers is the point of a job

• being able to tell people what to do is a good thing

• I don't need to communicate, just listen

Emotional Intelligence is...

• understanding my own emotions and how they influence others

• being smart about how emotions work

• teaching others about emotions

• your personality

To be a good team player, you must analyze EVERY mistake that is made in great detail.

• true

• false

Interviewers look for all of these EXCEPT

• respect

• brevity

• indifference

• confidence