1. +New Girl on the JobStrategies for success in the workplace

2. +Gabrielle J.JordanAbout Me: Virginia Beach, VA North Carolina A&T State University B.S. Mechanical Engineering Current: Contractor at Deere-Hitachi Past: Contractor at Caterpillar, UndergraduateResearch Asst., Intern at International Paper SWE 2011-Present 3. + NCA&TSU SWE COLLEGIATEINVOLMENT 4. +We13 Halloween CostumeWinner!We13 Video ContestWinner! 5. +9. steps to surviving in the workplace1. Find a job you dont want to Quit2. Your First 90 Days on the Job3. Female-Male Dynamics4. How to handle Bad Bosses5. Dealing with Mistakes in theOffice6. How to Work with Women7. Your FIRED!/I QUIT! scenarios8. 3 types of Office Politics9. Finding a Good Mentor 6. +1. Finding a Job you dont want toquit Approach the job searchprocess as if youre the persondoing the hiring Think about how your naturalskills will augment your work Interview the company as muchas they interview you Dont just think about finding ajob, think about finding acareer-track job. Ask yourself, How will this helpme get where I want to be intwenty years? 7. + 2. Your first 90 days on the JobAsk Questions! What to say when dont know how to complete a task? What to say if you need boss if forgot directions? Who to go to with computer questions? Is there ever a situation where you shouldnt ask a question? Should I try to ask questions when I first start the job? I asked a question, but the answer confused me ever more? 8. +2. Your first 90 days on the JobDress the part What is Business Casual anyway? Obvious Respect Losers:Anything that doesn't fit youproperly, meaning its either too tightor too loseStrange hairdosBody piercings Extremely long nailsLow-cut, backless, spaghetti-strappedor cleavage-baring topsOutfits that could be mistaken for aHalloween costumeAny article of clothing that iswrinkled or strainedExcessive or Noisy Jewelry 9. +2. Your first 90 day on the JobCubical Etiquette 10. +2. Your fist 90 days on the JobMeetings Always bring pad and pen Dont interrupt coworks No food and drinks Practice active listening How to handle disagreements 11. +2. Your first 90 days on the JobSocial Etiquette 12. +2. Your first 90 days on the JobBody Language Activity http://www.youramazingbrain.org.uk/testyourself/# 13. +2. First 90 days on the JobTakeaways Network Email higher ups for yourproject execution feedback Develop thick skin. Takecriticism as a way to improveyourself Your office persona should be aversion of yourself that youtweak to fit company culture Be aware of parts of yourpersonality you need to tonedown Dress the part. Think AnnTaylor, not Forever 21 Ask questions Dont use company email orinternet for personal use Be confident in your abilities.Own the fact that they hired you 14. +3. X + Y DynamicsWolf Whistles Sexual assault Hooting, sucking,lip-smacking, andanimal noisesSexual sneakattacks (ex.grabbing breastor buttocksAccidentallybrushing bodypartsDemands such as,Hey, baby, giveme a smileExaggerated,mocking courtesySolicitation ofsexual servicesPressure for dates Inappropriateinvitation ex. hottubPublic humiliation StalkingUnwelcomedtouching andhuggingSexist jokes andcartoonsObscene phonecallsAggressiveinvasion ofpersonal spaceSabotaging ofwomens workHostile put-downsof womenInsistence thatworkers wearreveling clothesPressing orrubbing up againstthe victimSexually Harassment 15. +3. X + Y Dynamics Takeaways Generation Gap Sexual Harassment Office Romance If in male-dominatedenvironment, find ways tosocially ingratiate yourself,whether reading a sports pageonce a week or going out forbeers If you find yourself in a gender-basedsituation you dont knowhow to handle, reach out toother, senior women at thecompany. Think about which parts ofpersonality want to reveal,remember flirting is only ashort-term strategy. 16. +4. Bad Bosses The Criticizer The Micromanager The Slave Driver The Humiliator The Blamer The Icy Hot The Boss Friend The Predator 17. +5. Dealing with mistakes inthe officeThe difference between people who are successful and people whoarent is that the successful people have the same number of failures,they just keep going 18. +6. How to work with women Confrontation is not a dirty word Not everyone is going to like you and Thats really just fine Co-worker? BFF? Acquaintance? Reading Between the BlurryLines. Ways we can improve as women Working with women of ALL ages 19. +7. Your Fired/ I Quit Scenarios Reasons to leave How to leave Letter of Resignation FIRED! How do you explain getting fired to potential employers? 20. +8. 3 types of office politicsDecisionMakersIn CrowdNon-Participants 21. +9. Finding a Mentor Why you need a mentor? How to get one? What to NOT expect from your mentor? Will you be my mentor? Is this a bad pickup line?-How to sayit BETTER! It shouldnt be all warm and fuzzy What should I look for in a mentor? Have more that one mentor 22. + Any Questions?Thanks for Coming Out!Contact Me:Gabrielle Jordangjjordan88@yahoo.comwww.linkedin.com/in/gabbyjordan/