Stress and Time Management Flashcards
How can a mentor help you in your career?
What items should be included in your skills and career portfolio?
What items should be included in your skills and career portfolio?
In your career portfolio, you should include a current skills assessment, an updated resume, samples of your accomplishments and work, a detailed list of awards and special honors you’ve earned, a list of specific contributions you’ve made to your department, names of organizations to which you belong and your involvement on their committees, letters of reference, names and addresses of people who are willing to serve as references for you, and a list of people in your support network.
What are at least five resources you can use for the development of your professional image?
Resources available for developing your image include books, magazines, newspapers, audio and videotapes, retail stores, image consultants, the radio, friends, advertisements, seminars, and professionals.
What are the major components of a professional image?
The major components of a professional image are attitude, appearance, and behavior.
What are the four points on the image cycle?
The four points on the image cycle are attitude, expectations, appearance and behavior, and results.
What are two reasons that a professional image is important for your career success?
We form our first impression of others in a few minutes; the first impression is very lasting and hard to change; people make important decisions based on the image others present; an individual’s image establishes a history over time and that history stays with that person throughout his or her life.
What is a self-fulfilling prophesy?
A self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when people create certain expectations in their minds and then these expectations come to pass.
What are two factors that contribute to an employer’s decision about whether to hire you or not?
Some factors employers consider include the tone of your voice, the fit of your clothes, and the way you walk.
Refer to the section where you identified areas you must work on. What can you do to turn these weaknesses into strengths?
Make jokes, focus on positives instead.
Define the term self-esteem.
Self-esteem is the way in which you evaluate yourself. It’s the confidence you have in your ability to cope with the challenges you face in life. It’s your judgment of your worth and your right to be happy.
What is negative self-talk?
Negative self-talk consists of the negative messages you say to yourself. Negative self-talk interferes with the projection of a positive image because it results in negative feelings and behavior.
What type of clothes would be appropriate for a job in a financial firm?
Conservative, traditional clothes are appropriate for a financial firm because the firm wants its customers to see that their money is in the hands of trustworthy and reliable people.
What are the components of body language?
Body language consists of handshakes, eye contact, gestures and mannerisms, facial expressions, posture, and the use of space. Many times, voice qualities, such as tone, volume, rate, and enunciation, are also considered part of body language.
List some important aspects of grooming.
Important aspects of grooming include body hygiene; oral hygiene; hair, skin, and nail care; makeup; perfumes and scents; shoes and socks; and clothes.
Refer to the section in which you assessed your appearance. Are you satisfied with the results of your assessment? If yes, why? If not, what can you do to improve your appearance?
Answers will vary by student. The important issue here is that you begin to think about your professional appearance and how you can make it work for you.
