NCCER Module 8: Basic Employability Skills

A company's documented philosophy is called its ___.

• business plan

• administrative structure

• organizational structure

• mission statement

The time to learn about a potential employer is ___.

• before the application is submitted

• before the interview

• during the interview

• during the first week of employment

When preparing a resume, you should ___.

• use a font that is very creative and expressive

• format the information chronologically

• avoid any use of bullet lists

• not mention any certifications until an interview begins

During a job search, it is a good practice to ___.

• apply for positions that require less skill to better your chances

• apply for positions that require greater skills to show your potential

• avoid any jobs that will likely require additional learning

• look for jobs that match your skills and abilities

Before employment begins, candidates for construction jobs must often ___.

• pass a rescuer's and first aid test

• take and pass a drug test

• pass a driving test

• be capable of lifting their own weight

Most employers advertise job openings ___.

• in the local newspaper only

• at the front desk

• on the Internet

• directly on the organizational chart

Critical thinking is the process of ___.

• evaluating information, then reaching a conclusion or making a decision

• searching for jobs, then applying and interviewing

• distrusting new ideas

• evaluating the need, then developing business

You will never stop learning better ways to solve problems if you are open to ___.

• overtime

• promotion

• change

• evaluation

When a problem-solving team includes a closed-minded person, that individual is one who ___.

• does not get along well with others

• lacks work ethics

• tries to sabotage the project

• distrusts any new ideas and resists change

The first step to solving a problem is to ___.

• find a solution

• define it

• ask for help

• have a plan