CM 3.04 Employability Skills

Who is appropriate for a job applicant to list as a reference?

• Sibling
• Teacher
• Friend
• Mother

A primary source of information for would-be entrepreneurs is the:

• Small Business Administration.
• Employment Security Commission.
• Internal Revenue Service.
• Cooperative Education Administration.

A letter from a previous employer thanking an employee for working hard is an appropriate document to include in the portfolio to demonstrate:

• punctuality.
• cooperation.
• work ethic.
• honesty.

A candidate with little work experience will need to focus attention on which section of the résumé?

• Work experience
• Contact information
• Awards/achievements
• Skills

A cover letter is used to:

• highlight information on the job application.
• schedule an interview.
• highlight information in an accompanying résumé.
• find out more about the employer.

Networking is an important job skill because it:

• is required by employers.
• may lead to employment.
• makes a person work harder.
• increases a person’s salary.

During a job interview, a potential employee can demonstrate dependability by:

• showcasing multiple jobs.
• highlighting continual service to a company or organization.
• sharing a transcript listing 30 absences.
• mentioning that he/she does not have reliable transportation.

When a person decides to quit his/her job, he/she should:

• let coworkers know before telling the supervisor.
• tell the supervisor using a voice mail message.
• try to leave on good terms.
• take a longer lunch break.

A cover letter is also known as a:

• follow-up letter.
• letter of application.
• résumé
• reference.

Which is an effective method to market oneself on the job?

• Take on other’s responsibilities
• Accept criticism sometimes
• Display a negative attitude
• Demonstrate professionalism