Core: M9 Basic Employability Skills

The documented philosophy of a company is known as...

• Mission statement
• Business plan
• corporate structure 
• Business model

When should you learn about a potential employer?

• before the application is submitted
• before the interview
• during the interview
• during job orientation

How should you format the information in a resume'?

• chronological order
• whatever way you can remember
• alphabetical
• length of time at the company

During a job search, its a good idea to...

• look for a job that matches your skills and experience.
• apply for a position that requires less skill.
• apply for a job that requires more skill
• avoid jobs that require a lot of training.

On most construction jobs, what must applicants do prior to being hired?

• take and pass a drug test
• take and pass first aid
• take and pass drivers test
• take and pass a math exam

Where do most employers advertise their job openings

• Internet
• front window
• newspaper only
• bulletin boards

the process of evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a decision is known as...

• Critical Thinking
• Problem solving
• second guessing
• troubleshooting

The best way to learn different and sometimes better ways of doing something is...

• to be open to change
• to stick to your beliefs
• to cheat of others
• to take credit for others work

A closed-minded person is one who...

• distrusts any new ideas and resists change
• does not get along with others
• lacks a good work ethic
• tries to ruin the project

What is the first step in solving a problem?

• define it
• ask for help
• have a plan
• find the solution