Workplace Readiness Review

Employers expect certain things from employees. One important trait that employers look for in employees is "initiative."

• Making sure your work is marketable

• Calling your boss when you cannot come to work

• Doing things on your own; being a self-starter.

• Showing respect for others

A good example of positive body language might be_________.

• leaning forward

• fidgeting

• avoiding eye contact

• crossing your arms over your chest

A (n)_________ is a meeting between an employer and a job applicant to discuss a possible employment.

• Job-shadowing

• Research meeting

• Internship

• Interview

If there is a fire in the workplace, you should_________.

• Put the fire out yourself with water from the bathroom.

• Wait until you talk to your supervisor before leaving the building.

• Alert your coworkers and leave the building right away.

• All of the above

Common types of unethical workplace behavior include __________.

• lying, discrimination, and dishonesty

• reporting actual hours worked

• initiative, responsibility, and cooperativeness

• using workplace property for personal use with the permission of your supervisor

Being ______ means being direct, honest, and polite.

• Defensive

• Gossipy

• Assertive

• Arrogant

A goal that you can accomplish quickly is known as a _________.

• Short term goal

• Medium term goal

• Personal Career Profile

• Long term goal

A ___________ is a brief summary of a job applicant's personal information, education, skills, work experience, activities, and interests.

• Cover Letter

• Work Permit

• Resume

• Job Applicant

Common team problems include.......

• Unclear goals

• Competitiveness among team members

• Resentment at lack of individual recognition

• All of the above

To ________ means to order things from first to last from most important to least important.

• Take notes

• Prioritize

• Procrastinate

• Criticize