Workplace Skills

Employers look for which qualities in an employee?

• Sarcasm

• Negative attitude

• Reliability (being on time, showing up every day)

• Strong personality (rude with difficult customers, quick to correct the boss)

It is importance to understand workplace health and safety.

• True

• False

• Sometimes, but not always

What are synonyms for punctuality?

• Tardy

• Late

• Being on time (prompt)

• Slow

Good listening skills and communication are important for any job.

• True

• False

• It depends

You are expected to have excellent attendance to keep your job (co-op placement).

• It depends- some employers do not care if employees miss work.

• True

• False

How should you respond to instructions at work?

• When you are able to get to it.

• As soon as possible, with a frown on your face (scowl).

• Promptly, and with a positive attitude.

• Only if you feel like doing that task.

Is your attitude important at work?

• Not if the boss is mean.

• Yes, always.

• Only if things are fair.

• No, attitude does not affect work tasks.

What are some of the social expectations at the workplace?

• Professionalism

• Positive attitude

• Friendly

• All of the above.