Job Survival Strategies
JOB SURVIVAL
STRATEGIES FOR JOB SUCCESS
The Purpose of this Workshop:
• Improve Your “Soft Skills” • Increase Your Job Retention • Get to Know Yourself and Your Skills • Getting Ahead on the Job
QUIZ TIME!!!!!
Answer the Following Questions Using the Key Shown Here: A=Strongly Agree C=Somewhat Disagree B=Somewhat Agree D=Strongly Disagree
A B C D 1. I often spend more time trying to think of ways to get out of things than it would take me to do them. A B C D 2. Asking for help on the job is a sign of being weak. A B C D 3. I think it’s okay to take off time from work for personal reasons. A B C D 4. I usually try to avoid doing job tasks that I dislike doing. A B C D 5. I have held a couple of jobs for less than 3 months.
Answer the Following Questions Using the Key Shown Here: A=Strongly Agree C=Somewhat Disagree B=Somewhat Agree D=Strongly Disagree
A B C D 6. If my child was sick I would not go to work. A B C D 7. I’d rather quit a job than do something I don’t think I should have to do.
A B C D 8. When someone makes me angry I get even. A B C D 9. I find it difficult to take criticism without feeling hurt. A B C D 10. I seem to be late more than I am on time for things.
Count the total number of A’s and B’s
If you have 2 or more, you could definitely benefit from taking this workshop.
Scoring:
Okay, Where Do I Start?
• First Impressions Mean a LOT!
– Dress Appropriately – Be Punctual – Adjust Your Attitude
VERY First Impressions
• All of the following are big NO NOs when trying to make a good 1st impression!
– Droopy Pants! – Overabundance of tattoos, piercings, etc. – Overpowering cologne or perfume – Overall sloppy appearance
Appropriate Attire
Dress Appropriately for the Practice Good Job Have…AND Go the Grooming Extra Mile by Dressing for Keep Hair and the Job You WANT!!! Makeup Professional Use Colognes and Perfumes in Moderation Be Mindful of Mannerisms
Punctuality!!!
• Be On Time • Know Where
STRATEGIES FOR JOB SUCCESS
The Purpose of this Workshop:
• Improve Your “Soft Skills” • Increase Your Job Retention • Get to Know Yourself and Your Skills • Getting Ahead on the Job
QUIZ TIME!!!!!
Answer the Following Questions Using the Key Shown Here: A=Strongly Agree C=Somewhat Disagree B=Somewhat Agree D=Strongly Disagree
A B C D 1. I often spend more time trying to think of ways to get out of things than it would take me to do them. A B C D 2. Asking for help on the job is a sign of being weak. A B C D 3. I think it’s okay to take off time from work for personal reasons. A B C D 4. I usually try to avoid doing job tasks that I dislike doing. A B C D 5. I have held a couple of jobs for less than 3 months.
Answer the Following Questions Using the Key Shown Here: A=Strongly Agree C=Somewhat Disagree B=Somewhat Agree D=Strongly Disagree
A B C D 6. If my child was sick I would not go to work. A B C D 7. I’d rather quit a job than do something I don’t think I should have to do.
A B C D 8. When someone makes me angry I get even. A B C D 9. I find it difficult to take criticism without feeling hurt. A B C D 10. I seem to be late more than I am on time for things.
Count the total number of A’s and B’s
If you have 2 or more, you could definitely benefit from taking this workshop.
Scoring:
Okay, Where Do I Start?
• First Impressions Mean a LOT!
– Dress Appropriately – Be Punctual – Adjust Your Attitude
VERY First Impressions
• All of the following are big NO NOs when trying to make a good 1st impression!
– Droopy Pants! – Overabundance of tattoos, piercings, etc. – Overpowering cologne or perfume – Overall sloppy appearance
Appropriate Attire
Dress Appropriately for the Practice Good Job Have…AND Go the Grooming Extra Mile by Dressing for Keep Hair and the Job You WANT!!! Makeup Professional Use Colognes and Perfumes in Moderation Be Mindful of Mannerisms
Punctuality!!!
• Be On Time • Know Where