BUS115 Midterm Chps 1-8

Being proactive means..

• Focusing on solving problems and taking responsibility

• Being physically active to stay healthy and mentally alert

• Actively talking to others about your problems, while avoiding difficult situations

A SMART goal is

• One that you can achieve in a short period of time

• A goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time sensitive

• A long-term goal, like getting a degree, with lots of smaller steps such as completing courses

Short-term goals are

• Goals you want to meet relatively quickly

• Steps you need to take to meet long-term goals

• Ambitious goals

• Both a and b

Your Personal Brand Statement 

• Can be used in your resume, cover letters, and interviews

• Should not be shared but kept as a personal reminder of who you are and what you have to offer

• Should not be changed once you write it

Skills, abilities, and attitudes that you can transfer from one job or career to another are called transferrable skills

• True

• False

You should tailor your 30-Second Commercial depending on who you are talking with and what the person is looking for 

• True

• False

What are things that you can DEMAND from your employer?

• Pay for work you have already completed

• Time off when you want it 

• Access to internet

• All of the above

What are things that your employer can expect of you?

• Follow safety and health rules

• Maintain a clean and orderly work space

• Be punctual and reliable

• All of the above

________________ are acceptable standards about what is right or wrong

• Manners

• Values

• Goals

• Ethics

Good ways to learn about differences between companies’ culture is:

• Talk to people who work for or have worked for the company

• Read what employees say online on social media sites

• Read the company website, especially the mission, values, and ethics

• All of the above