DECA Performance Indicators
Professional Development
Utilize job-search strategies. - correct answer ✔✔utilize = make practical and effective use of
- find a job in the most effective way
Jobs can be searched using:
- Internet
- Occupation Outlook Handbook
- LinkedIn (powerful tool, able to connect w/ people who interest you, connect w/ potential bosses)
- attend events (ex career fair to network w/ professionals)
Write a follow-up letter after job interviews. - correct answer ✔✔Follow-up letters should demonstrate
the applicant's interest in the company as well as the request for an additional interview.
Use networking techniques to identify employment opportunities - correct answer ✔✔Networking
techniques include maintaining communication and establishing relationships with professionals.
Describe techniques for obtaining work experience - correct answer ✔✔- volunteer (non-profit
organizations where you can can work experience)
- complete an internship (gain hands on experience doing the kind of work you would like to do)
- networking (great way to make professional connections that could lead to a first job)
- freelancing (prove that you can do the work before you are hired)
Identify skills needed to enhance career progression - correct answer ✔✔Since the corporate ladder is
very competitive, employees should possess strong negotiation skills, conflict management skills,
emotional intelligence, and related skills to enhance career progression.
Utilize resources that can contribute to professional development - correct answer ✔✔trade
journals/periodicals, professional/trade associations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and
, mentors
Maintain appropriate personal appearance (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔well groomed
demonstrate systematic behavior - correct answer ✔✔Systematic behavior is the process of accomplish
interconnected tasks sequentially or simultaneously, whichever is most efficient.
Set personal goals - correct answer ✔✔- increases focus and motivation
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-bound
Balance personal and professional responsibilities. - correct answer ✔✔It is important to have goals to
improve you personally and improve the business. Goals should not lean to one side or the other.
Adhere to company protocols and policies. - correct answer ✔✔Company policies and protocols should
be meticulously read and properly followed.
Follow rules of conduct. - correct answer ✔✔Rules of conduct direct appropriate, professional behavior
and should be meticulously read and properly understood/followed.
Follow chain of command. - correct answer ✔✔Interns follow associates who follow managers who
follow senior managers who follow vice presidents who follow C-level executives.
Determine the nature of organizational goals. - correct answer ✔✔Organizational goals are strategic
objectives that a company's management establishes to outline expected outcomes and guide
employees' efforts.
Professional Development
Utilize job-search strategies. - correct answer ✔✔utilize = make practical and effective use of
- find a job in the most effective way
Jobs can be searched using:
- Internet
- Occupation Outlook Handbook
- LinkedIn (powerful tool, able to connect w/ people who interest you, connect w/ potential bosses)
- attend events (ex career fair to network w/ professionals)
Write a follow-up letter after job interviews. - correct answer ✔✔Follow-up letters should demonstrate
the applicant's interest in the company as well as the request for an additional interview.
Use networking techniques to identify employment opportunities - correct answer ✔✔Networking
techniques include maintaining communication and establishing relationships with professionals.
Describe techniques for obtaining work experience - correct answer ✔✔- volunteer (non-profit
organizations where you can can work experience)
- complete an internship (gain hands on experience doing the kind of work you would like to do)
- networking (great way to make professional connections that could lead to a first job)
- freelancing (prove that you can do the work before you are hired)
Identify skills needed to enhance career progression - correct answer ✔✔Since the corporate ladder is
very competitive, employees should possess strong negotiation skills, conflict management skills,
emotional intelligence, and related skills to enhance career progression.
Utilize resources that can contribute to professional development - correct answer ✔✔trade
journals/periodicals, professional/trade associations, classes/seminars, trade shows, and
, mentors
Maintain appropriate personal appearance (PQ) - correct answer ✔✔well groomed
demonstrate systematic behavior - correct answer ✔✔Systematic behavior is the process of accomplish
interconnected tasks sequentially or simultaneously, whichever is most efficient.
Set personal goals - correct answer ✔✔- increases focus and motivation
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-bound
Balance personal and professional responsibilities. - correct answer ✔✔It is important to have goals to
improve you personally and improve the business. Goals should not lean to one side or the other.
Adhere to company protocols and policies. - correct answer ✔✔Company policies and protocols should
be meticulously read and properly followed.
Follow rules of conduct. - correct answer ✔✔Rules of conduct direct appropriate, professional behavior
and should be meticulously read and properly understood/followed.
Follow chain of command. - correct answer ✔✔Interns follow associates who follow managers who
follow senior managers who follow vice presidents who follow C-level executives.
Determine the nature of organizational goals. - correct answer ✔✔Organizational goals are strategic
objectives that a company's management establishes to outline expected outcomes and guide
employees' efforts.
