Employability Quiz

Imagine Kai, Zoe, and Olivia are gearing up for the job market! What does 'employability' describe in their journey?

• The process of applying for a job

• The positive work behaviors and personal qualities that make Kai, Zoe, and Olivia more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen careers

• The rate of unemployment in a given area

• The number of available jobs in the market

Answer explanation

Employability describes the positive work behaviors and personal qualities that make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen careers.

Imagine Luna, Samuel, and Abigail are discussing the key skills needed for employability. Which of the following did they agree is NOT a necessary skill?

• Attendance

• On-time arrival

• Meeting deadlines

• Flexibility in scheduling

Answer explanation

Luna, Samuel, and Abigail agreed that flexibility in scheduling is NOT a necessary skill for employability.

Imagine you're in a project team at work with Emma, Nora, and Hannah. What practice would be considered ethical to use in your workplace projects according to the learning material?

• Ethical use of technology

• Personal use of company resources for project materials

• Ignoring deadlines to perfect the project

• Arriving late because you were resolving critical issues

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Ethical use of technology' because it aligns with workplace ethics and the learning material.

Imagine Aria, Arjun, and Grace are on a quest to unlock the secret of ultimate success in the working world. They discover that one skill set is the key to thriving in any job market or workplace. What is this magical skill set called?

• Employability skills

• Only in technology sectors

• Only in educational institutions

• Only in government jobs

Answer explanation

The magical skill set that is key to thriving in any job market or workplace is called Employability skills.

Imagine Samuel, Aiden, and Abigail are in a fierce competition for their dream job. What do you think could give them an edge, often considered even more crucial than specific job-related skills by employers?

• The ability to work long hours

• Having a sparkling resume

• Employability

• Loads of previous work experience

Answer explanation

Employability is often considered more crucial than specific job-related skills by employers as it encompasses a candidate's overall suitability for the job.

Imagine Benjamin, Harper, and Rohan are in a race to get hired at a leading tech company. Why do you think employers at this company are cheering for qualities like adaptability and basic skills, rather than just the ability to do specific job tasks?

• It includes the ability to quickly adapt to new environments

• It is less time consuming and easier to teach than specific job-related skills

• Employers can train employees in specific job-related skills, but want employees with rudimentary capabilities which are difficult and time consuming to teach

• It is not related to the employee's previous job performance

Answer explanation

Employers prefer candidates with rudimentary capabilities that are difficult to teach because they can easily train them in specific job-related skills.

Imagine Scarlett, William, and Liam are on a quest to unlock the secret of success in the workplace. What key do they need?

• Skills and attitudes for personal hobbies

• Skills necessary to gain employment and participate effectively in the workplace

• Skills for academic learning only

• Skills related to sports activities exclusively

Answer explanation

The key Scarlett, William, and Liam need is the skills necessary to gain employment and participate effectively in the workplace, as they are on a quest to unlock the secret of success in the workplace.

Imagine Rohan, Daniel, and Hannah are on a quest to boost their employability skills. How can they level up?

• Through school activities, interactions within the community, working with others, hobbies, and sports

• By focusing solely on academic achievements

• Through passive observation of workplace environments

• By limiting interactions to online communities

Answer explanation

To boost their employability skills, Rohan, Daniel, and Hannah should engage in school activities, community interactions, teamwork, hobbies, and sports, as these experiences help develop a well-rounded skill set.

Imagine Liam, Jackson, and Maya are discussing their future careers. Why do they think employability skills are important?

• They believe these skills are only necessary for landing their first job

• They argue that such skills are irrelevant in today's modern workplaces

• They agree that these are crucial skills which will continue to develop throughout their careers

• They are convinced these skills are only needed for acing interviews

Answer explanation

They agree that these are crucial skills which will continue to develop throughout their careers

Imagine Benjamin, Charlotte, and Zoe are in a heated debate during their career workshop. They're trying to figure out another term for employability skills. Can you help them settle the debate?

• Inflexible skills

• Non-essential skills

• Transferable skills

• Temporary skills

Answer explanation

Transferable skills are another term for employability skills as they can be applied across various jobs and industries.