Job Ready Presentation Job Ready
What is a Boss Looking For?
The Big Question
What makes someone a Great Employee?
1. Be On Time
Employers love workers who arrive before the clock starts.
Punctuality
⏰
🤝
2. Teamwork
Working together and being kind to your coworkers.
Help Others
3. Clean & Ready
Wearing clean clothes and having a neat appearance.
Good Hygiene
🧼
💬
4. Listen & Speak
Listen to your boss and ask for help when you need it.
Communication
Two Types of Skills
Job Skills
What you DO
Cooking Food
Mopping Floors
Using a Computer
People Skills
How you ACT
Being Kind
Arriving on Time
Helping Friends
TIME TO PLAY!
Hire or Not Ready Yet?
HIRED
NOT READY
Hire or Not Cards Hire or Not Yet?
Visual Sorting Activity
HIRED
NOT YET
Cut out the cards below. Place the behavior in the correct pile!
⏰
Arriving Early
Walking in 5 minutes before your shift starts.
🏃💨
Being Late
Running into work 10 minutes after start time.
📦🤝
Helping
Helping a friend carry a heavy box.
📱😴
Phone Use
Playing games on your phone while working.
🚿👔
Clean Uniform
Showering and wearing a clean work shirt.
😠🗣️
Arguing
Yelling at a coworker because you are mad.
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Workplace Wisdom Guide Workplace Wisdom
Teacher Guide: Workplace Readiness Foundations
Lesson Overview
Learning Objectives
Identify 5 core employer values.
Differentiate between People Skills and Job Skills.
Sort positive and negative workplace behaviors.
Discussion Prompts
"Why does a boss care if you are clean?"
"What happens if you are late every day?"
"Can you be a good worker if you don't talk to others?"
Activity: Workplace Role-Play
Scenario A: The Late Arrival
The Situation: You woke up late and missed your bus. You walk into work 20 minutes late.
Wrong Way ❌
Sneaking in, avoiding eye contact, and hoping the boss doesn't notice.
Right Way ✅
Walking straight to the boss, saying "I'm sorry I'm late," and starting work immediately.
Scenario B: Asking for Help
The Situation: You are mopping the floor but don't know where the clean water is.
Wrong Way ❌
Standing around doing nothing because you are stuck.
Right Way ✅
Finding a coworker and saying, "Excuse me, can you show me where the water is?"
Differentiation
For Non-Verbal Students
Use "Thumbs Up/Down" visual icons to allow students to participate in role-play evaluation and sorting.
For Visual Learners
Incorporate video clips of interviews (search YouTube for "Good vs Bad Interview Examples") to model behaviors.
Skills Check Worksheet My Skills Check
Reflection Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1 How do I act?
Check the box for each skill you have!
⏰
Punctuality
"I arrive at school or work on time."
🧼
Hygiene
"I wear clean clothes and look neat."
🤝
Teamwork
"I am kind and I help my friends."
💬
Communication
"I listen when the teacher or boss talks."
2 My Goal
One thing I want to get better at is...
Being on time
Asking for help
Being nice to coworkers
3 Draw yourself being a "Good Employee" below! Interview Look Slides The First Look
Making a Great First Impression
Eyes on Me
Look at the person when they talk. It shows you are listening.
Eye Contact
👀
🪑
Sit Up Tall
Try not to slouch. Sitting tall shows you are ready to work.
Good Posture
Wear a Smile
A friendly face makes people want to work with you.
Friendly Face
😊
👂
Quiet Hands
Keep your hands still and your ears open. It's time to learn.
Listening
Interview Checklist
Eyes are looking
Body is sitting tall
Face is friendly
Hands are still
Workplace Wardrobe Worksheet Workplace Wardrobe
Circle the best choice for a job!
Name:
1 Which shirt is clean and ready?
👕
Clean Polo Shirt
🥀👕
Dirty / Smelly Shirt
2 Which shoes are safe for work?
👟
Closed-Toe Sneakers
🩴
Flip-Flops
3 What should you do before work?
🚿
Take a Shower
🎮
Play Games All Day
Job Readiness • Hygiene & Professionalism
Clock Master Worksheet Clock Master
Are they on time for work?
Name:
Rule: Work starts at 9:00. Circle the person who is ON TIME!
8:55 AM
SARA
Sara walks in the door.
On Time
Late
9:15 AM
KEVIN
Kevin is still on the bus.
On Time
Late
9:00 AM
AMY
Amy is putting on her apron.
On Time
Late
Why is it important to be on time?
Workplace Words Slides Workplace Words
Learning Job Vocabulary
Employer
The Boss
The person or company that pays you to work.
👨💼
The Person In Charge
👷
The Person Working
Employee
The Worker
A person who gets paid to do a job.
Punctual
On Time
Arriving exactly when you are supposed to be there.
⏰
Not Late
🤝
Together
Teamwork
Working Together
Helping others so the whole group can finish the job.
Hygiene
Clean & Healthy
Keeping your body and clothes clean every day.
🧼
Fresh & Ready
💪
Ability
Skill
Being Good at Something
Something you have learned how to do well, like mopping or typing.
Hire or Not Slideshow Game Hire Or Not?
The Big Job Game
How to Play
Hired!
A great choice for work.
Not Yet
Not okay for work.
Wait for your teacher to show the answer!
⏰
Arriving 10 minutes early
HIRED?
NOT YET?
HIRED!
Being early shows you are ready to work.
📱
Watching videos on your phone
HIRED?
NOT YET?
NOT YET
Phones stay in your pocket or locker while working.
🤝
Helping a friend clean a spill
HIRED?
NOT YET?
HIRED!
Teamwork makes the job easier and faster.
🏃♂️💨
Running late every day
HIRED?
NOT YET?
NOT YET
Your boss needs you there on time.
👔✨
Wearing a clean, neat shirt
HIRED?
NOT YET?
HIRED!
Good hygiene shows you care about your job.
🗣️💢
Yelling when you are angry
HIRED?
NOT YET?
NOT YET
Use your words calmly or ask for a break.
👂👂
Listening to the boss
HIRED?
NOT YET?
HIRED!
Listening helps you do the job correctly.
😴💤
Sleeping during work time
HIRED?
NOT YET?
NOT YET
Get a good night's sleep before work.
😊💬
Saying "Please" and "Thank You"
HIRED?
NOT YET?
HIRED!
Being polite makes you a great teammate.
🧼🤲
Washing your hands often
HIRED?
NOT YET?
HIRED!
Keeping hands clean is important for health and safety.
YOU ARE READY!
Being a great employee is all about the choices you make every day!
Skill Sort Worksheet Skill Sort
People Skills vs. Job Skills
Name:
People Skills
How we act with others
Job Skills
Things we do at work
Circle the correct icon for each skill:
🧼
Being Clean
🧹
Mopping the Floor
⏰
Being On Time
🍳
Cooking Food
🤝
Helping Others
Which skill is the MOST important to you? Why?
Smart Talk Worksheet Smart Talk
Choosing the best words for work!
Name:
Circle the Best Choice for each situation!
⏰
You walk into work 10 minutes late. What do you say?
"I'm sorry I'm late. I will start working now."
"It's not my fault! The bus was too slow!"
❓
You don't know how to use the mop. What do you say?
"I don't want to do this. It is too hard for me."
"Excuse me, can you show me how to do this?"
✅
You finished all your work early. What do you say?
"I am all done! Is there anything else I can help with?"
"I'm finished! I'm going to sit down and play on my phone."
💧
You accidentally spilled some water. What do you say?
"I didn't do it! Someone else made that mess!"
"I had an accident. I will get some towels and clean it up."
Job Readiness • Communication Skills
Mock Job Review Worksheet My Job Review
How am I doing at work today?
Employee:
Employer:
(Teacher Signature)
Teachers: Use this to give students feedback on their "Job Ready" skills during class activities.
On Time
Started work right away.
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⭐
⭐
⭐
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🧼
Clean & Ready
Clothes and body are neat.
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⭐
⭐
⭐
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🤝
Teamwork
Kind to others and helped out.
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⭐
⭐
⭐
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💬
Communication
Listened and asked for help.
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⭐
⭐
⭐
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📝
Following Directions
Completed the task correctly.
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⭐
⭐
⭐
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Great Work Note
Mock Performance Review • Life Skills Program
Workplace Expectations Guide My Job Ready Guide
What does a boss expect from me?
⏰
Be Punctual
This means being ON TIME every single day.
🤝
Teamwork
This means being KIND and helping your friends.
🧼
Good Hygiene
This means keeping your body and clothes CLEAN.
💬
Communication
This means LISTENING and asking for help.
I Am Learning To Be A Great Employee!
Keep this guide in your folder to remember what employers look for!
Ready to Work Worksheet Ready To Work?
Is this a good choice for a job?
Name:
Look at the choice. Circle the Green Check ✅ for Yes or the Red X ❌ for No!
⏰
Being On Time
✅
❌
📱
Playing on Phone
✅
❌
🤝
Helping a Friend
✅
❌
🗣️💢
Yelling at Work
✅
❌
👕
Clean Clothes
✅
❌
❓
Asking for Help
✅
❌
👂
Listening to Boss
✅
❌
😴
Napping at Work
✅
❌
😊
Being Friendly
✅
❌
Job Readiness • Checking Our Choices