Workplace and Productivity
Advancing workplace success and professionalism through engagement with an organization’s online tools and other supportive digital systems.
Guiding Questions
- Am I able to search for and apply for jobs online?
- Do I understand the advantage of building an online professional network?
- Do I understand the importance of learning and following workplace expectations?
- Am I able to choose the appropriate digital tools to be productive at work, school, or home?
Regardless of occupation or industry , all workplaces evolve regularly as the range of technologies available for knowledge management, project management, and communication continues to grow. To remain competitive in a constantly changing job market, jobseekers must be able to leverage job search and networking tools to identify potential opportunities and required skills, as well as be proficient in and stay up-to-date on the use of both standard productivity tools and emerging workplace technologies.
| Tool Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Career Information & Job Search Sites | Indeed, CareerOneStop, O*Net Online, Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Database Tools | Airtable, Microsoft Access, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel |
| Online Management Tools | Google Calendar, Google Keep, Google Tasks, Microsoft Outlook Calendar, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft To-Do, Microsoft Teams, Airtable, Asana, Trello |
| Other Productivity Tools | Google Forms, Microsoft Forms |
| Presentation Tools | Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, ClassPoint, Apple Keynote, Prezi, Mentimeter, Canva, Peardeck, Slido |
| Professional Networking | |
| Spreadsheet Tools | Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers |
| Word Processing/Document Creation Tools | Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, Canva |