Employability Personal Traits

What statement by an athletic trainer would be an empathetic response to an injured athlete who says “I am killing my team by sitting here!”

• “No, you are not.”

• “Don’t worry. They understand why you can’t play.”

• “It must be frustrating to not be able to help your team.”

• “You need to understand that you would not be much help to them with an injury.”

A loud, complaining patient asks the dental assistant, “Am I being a baby?” The assistant replies “Oh no. Some people have very sensitive teeth.” This response is an example of:

• Tact

• Patience

• Enthusiasm

• Competence

Barbara is a medical assistant who is always doing little things to keep all areas of the medical practice neat and clean. What personal trait does her behavior represent?

• Patience

• Willingness to learn

• Enthusiasm

• Self-Motivation

A nursing home hires a nursing assistant whose previous employer describes as “very competent.” You would expect the new assistant to be:

• Highly skilled

• On time to work.

• Helpful to other assistants.

• The first to get her work done.

An interviewer says, “Give us an example of your dependability.” A good response would be:

• “I never talk about my patients outside the hospital.”

• “I am willing to listen to suggestions to improve my work.”

• “I am never late or absent from school.”

• “I work well with other people.”

What is an example of a short-term goal?

• To earn all As and Bs on my next report card.

• To graduate from college with a degree in pharmacy.

• To raise a family in a nurturing environment.

• To have pizza for dinner tonight.

When dressed in a white clinical uniform, it is acceptable to wear:

• Red underwear.

• Open-toed shoes.

• A lot of jewelry

• White socks and shoes.

Most healthcare agencies allow uniformed healthcare professionals to wear:

• A watch

• Nose piercings

• One bracelet

• Three rings

Lawrence works in a hospital as a dietary aide. He has shoulder-length hair. He would MOST LIKELY be asked to:

• Cut his hair short

• Wear a hair net

• Wear a headband

• wear a chef's hat

Amy is scheduled to work from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m on Monday. She clocks in at 7:59 a.m. on Monday and then goes to the ladies room to put on makeup, take out her nose piercing jewelry, and brush her teeth. What employability rule is she violating?

• Report to work on time.

• Report to work when scheduled.

• Maintain a professional appearance.

• Be prepared to work when you arrive at work.