Unit #3 Employability Skills

UNIT #3 – EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Name: Activity 4

In your experiences, how are you a good team player?

Always Sometimes Rarely Tips 1. Be positive about yourself. Recognize what you are good at and be proud of your accomplishments. 2. Be friendly, supportive, and co-operative. Everyone can use another friend. Be that friend to those with whom you work. 3. Take responsibility in the team. When all members of the group participate equally; no one has to do all of the work. 4. Be considerate of others. Recognize that others have feelings and thoughts that deserve your respect. 5. Focus on the positives in other people. Recognize that everyone has talent to do something well. 6. Be optimistic and positive. There are enough negative people in the world. Do not be one of them. 7. Ask for help when you need it. Many people find rewards in helping others. Do not be afraid to ask. 8. Recognize that everyone is unique in personality and skills.

9. Try to work on your communication skills so that others will understand what you are trying to say. 10. Be aware of how your body language, gestures, and facial expressions can communicate messages that you may not mean to others. 11. Think before you speak. Once you have said it, it is hard to take it back. 12. Avoid saying things that make others feel badly or that put them into positions where they feel that they have to defend themselves. 13. Show real interest in what others are saying to you. Let people who are talking finish before you speak. 14. Make sure that you understand what is being said. If you do not understand, ask for clarification. 15. Allow everyone an equal chance to state their opinions and ideas.

Reflection: What can you personally improve on so you are a better team member? Name 3 things.