Unit 3 - Good Prospects
The Unspoken Rules for Career Success
Warm-Up Discussion
Can someone who is less skilled but more visible get promoted faster than someone more skilled but quiet?”
Should promotions be based only on performance, or should personality and relationships matter too?”
Do you think being good at your job is enough to get promoted?
Beyond Hard Work: Understanding the Hidden Rules – Post-Video Activity
Get into groups of four, talk through each question, and come up with one group answer for each
Comprehension Questions:
- What are “unspoken rules”?
- Why wasn’t hard work alone enough for Gorick?
- What’s the difference between being useful and being impactful?
- What does he mean by “insiders” and “outsiders”?
- What are the four questions employees should clarify about tasks?
Sales Report Essentials
What Is a Sales Report? A sales report is a summary of a company’s sales performance over a period. It tracks key data like revenue, customer activity, and sales trends. Businesses use it to make informed decisions and improve strategy. Why Are Sales Reports Important? 🟢 Optimize sales funnel 🟢 Improve performance 🟢 Support decisions 🟢 Boost team morale Types of Sales Reports 📆 Daily – For spotting real-time changes 📈 Weekly – For short-term trends 📅 Monthly – Strategic summaries 📊 Quarterly – Performance check-up 📉 Annual – Big-picture review
Key Elements of a Sales Report Executive Summary Total Sales & Goals Trends & Customer Insights Product/Service Performance Sales by Region Costs & Recommendations
How to Write a Sales Report (The 6 Steps)
Sample – Sales Report
Practice Time! Task: Write a short executive summary including: Total sales 1 trend or issue 1 insight 1 recommendation
Business Blogging Essentials
Video Questions
- What is the first thing you should do before starting a blog?
- Why is it important to know your audience?
- What tool helps you plan and organize your blog posts?
- What can make your blog easier to read for visitors?
- How can you help more people find your blog online?
Activity: Rate That Blog!
Instructions: Find a real business blog from a company (for example: HubSpot, Canva, Mailchimp, Shopify, Buffer). Take one screenshot of its homepage or main article section.
As a group, analyze the blog using the checklist below. Give a score from 1 to 5 for each category.
Be ready to share your opinion with the class.
- Find a real business blog from a company (for example: HubSpot, Canva, Mailchimp, Shopify, Buffer).
- Take one screenshot of its homepage or main article section.
- As a group, analyze the blog using the checklist below.
- Give a score from 1 to 5 for each category.
- After rating, discuss your opinion about the blog:
- What makes it effective or interesting?
- What could be improved to make it better?
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Unit 3 - Good Prospects
The Unspoken Rules for Career Success
Warm-Up Discussion
Can someone who is less skilled but more visible get promoted faster than someone more skilled but quiet?”
Should promotions be based only on performance, or should personality and relationships matter too?”
Do you think being good at your job is enough to get promoted?
Beyond Hard Work: Understanding the Hidden Rules – Post-Video Activity
Get into groups of four, talk through each question, and come up with one group answer for each
Comprehension Questions:
Sales Report Essentials
What Is a Sales Report? A sales report is a summary of a company’s sales performance over a period. It tracks key data like revenue, customer activity, and sales trends. Businesses use it to make informed decisions and improve strategy. Why Are Sales Reports Important? 🟢 Optimize sales funnel 🟢 Improve performance 🟢 Support decisions 🟢 Boost team morale Types of Sales Reports 📆 Daily – For spotting real-time changes 📈 Weekly – For short-term trends 📅 Monthly – Strategic summaries 📊 Quarterly – Performance check-up 📉 Annual – Big-picture review
Key Elements of a Sales Report Executive Summary Total Sales & Goals Trends & Customer Insights Product/Service Performance Sales by Region Costs & Recommendations
How to Write a Sales Report (The 6 Steps)
Sample – Sales Report
Practice Time! Task: Write a short executive summary including: Total sales 1 trend or issue 1 insight 1 recommendation
Business Blogging Essentials
Video Questions
Activity: Rate That Blog!
Instructions: Find a real business blog from a company (for example: HubSpot, Canva, Mailchimp, Shopify, Buffer). Take one screenshot of its homepage or main article section. As a group, analyze the blog using the checklist below. Give a score from 1 to 5 for each category. Be ready to share your opinion with the class.