Workplace Readiness Skills Bell Ringers

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• How do you define positive work ethic?

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• Why would integrity be valuable to an employer?

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• What team skills are helpful at school? In the workplace?

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• Why are self-representation skills important in school? On the job?

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• What does diversity awareness mean? Why would employers value it?

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• What sort of conflicts might arise in the workplace?

• How would you handle one of these examples?

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• How do you demonstrate independence and initiative at school?

• What about at work?

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• What are some potential consequences of having poor oral communication skills?

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• What writing skills do you need to improve? • What resources are available to help you?

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• What are some examples of problem-solving and decision-making methods, and how are they alike and different?

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• What are some personal health goals you have?– Short term– Medium term– Long term

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• Why is it important to know what your role is in your family, your circle of friends, your school, and other groups or communities?

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• How can you continue to learn, after you are finished with school?

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• If you had to find a job, what are five things you would do immediately?

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• What is the relationship between attendance at school or work and ethical behavior?

• Between attendance and professionalism?• Between attendance and time management?

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• Why is mathematics considered a communication skill?

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• What does having a positive attitude mean in terms of work behavior?

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• What technology would you need to be familiar with to enter the workforce as a– Financial Planner or CPA– Seamstress– Early Childhood Educator

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• What basic level of computer literacy is required for the world of work?

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• How can you protect your privacy and personal safety while using computer technology?

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• When (or with whom) is it appropriate to use the following telecommunication devices?– E-mail– Facebook– Twitter– Text Messages