Core Curriculum Module 8- Basic Employability Skills Review

A company's mission statement is ________.

• how they treat their employees

• what they produce

• their dedication to safety

• their business philosophy

Before interviewing with a company you should first _____.

• do research to learn about them

• find the value of their stock

• find their address

• find out when the company was founded

Which is not part of a well-written resume?

• Easy to read font

• Work history in chronological order

• Height and weight

• Certifications and credentials

The skills and experience required to do a job should ______.

• be greater than yours so that you're challenged

• be equal to your's to assure success

• be below yours so that the job is easy

• not be a factor when you apply for the job

Many employers will ask potential candidates to pass a ____ test before they are hired.

• safety

• drug

• driving

• strength

Which of these would not be a good way to find job openings at a company?

• Wait to be contacted by them

• Online postings

• Word of mouth from other employees

• Contacting the company directly

Which best defines what critical thinking skills are?

• Second guessing co-workers decisions

• Evaluating information and then using it to make a decision

• Assuring the work area is safe

• Following directions to get the work done

Employees who want to continuously succeed never stop _____.

• talking

• thinking

• working

• learning

Close-minded employees negatively impact the workplace by _______.

• missing work

• stealing

• not being open to new ideas and change

• using drugs and alcohol

Defining a problem is the ____ step in the problem-solving process.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth