Employability Bowl 31-45 Flashcards
What are the main reasons young people lose their jobs?
- Poor job performance.
- Absenteeism.
- Bad attitude
- Not following directions and rules.
What are the 4 most significant things that can happen to you if you are caught stealing at work?
- Video camera may record your action.
- You may face automatic termination.
- You may be taken away in hand cuffs.
- You will most likely be prosecuted in court.
If your supervisor tells you “You can work independently” what does he/she mean?
- You can work without supervision.
- No one has to keep checking behind you.
- You can be trusted to complete your job correctly.
- You ask for help when you have a question or don’t know what to do next.
Name four examples of “Good Communication Skills”
- Speaking clearly and slowly
- Speak loud enough to be heard by normal ears
- Maintain eye contact when talking
- Use work-place appropriate language
For what kinds of things would an employer have “Zero Tolerance”?
- Workplace violence
- Stealing
- Possession of weapons and/or drugs
- Coming to work “Under the influence”.
Name 4 things an employee should never do at work.
- Make sexual comments or gestures to anyone.
- Be disrespectful to anyone.
- Use profanity.
- Use private cell phones, pagers or text messaging while on duty.
What impact on future employment does being fired from a job have?
- Won’t be able to get a good reference.
- Reputation may follow you to your next interview.
- Maybe asked by future employer to explain why you lost your previous job, thus creating doubt about your potential.
- In a tight job market, you may not be able to find another job for a long time
Name 4 characteristics that could get an employee called “Insubordinate”.
- Refusal to do an assigned task.
- Being disrespectful and/or rude to a customer.
- Yelling or screaming at a supervisor.
- Being uncooperative and unmanageable.
What are the 4 most important work characteristics an OCS graduate should have?
- Lives & breathes a positive attitude at work.
- Does more than the minimum required of any job.
- Dependability
- Has pride in doing great work.
What can you do to keep your job?
- Come to work as scheduled.
- Do more than the minimum.
- Display enthusiasm.
- Do your job “Above Standard”.
Name 4 things expected of a good employee.
- Never refusing to do the work requested of him/her.
- Staying busy.
- Not chatting with co-workers while ignoring customers.
- Doing more than the minimum expected by the employer.
Name 4 characteristics of an “Enthusiastic” employee.
- Cheerful tone in voice.
- Smiles frequently.
- Frequently says nice things to co-workers & boss.
- Has a “Can Do” attitude.
What are some ways to overcome work-related transportation issues?
- Have your driver’s license, insurance, and a car.
- Select a job & home that is within a public transportation route & schedule.
- Pay parent, sibling, or relative to drive you to & from work.
- Ride with a co-worker.
What are the 4 main things that constitute stealing at work?
- Taking anything valued at over $1.00 in the state of North Carolina.
- Taking any amount of money.
- Falsifying time records.
- Taking personal property of any other employee.
Give four of the best examples of inappropriate work place language.
Give four of the best examples of inappropriate work place language.
