Core Employability

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 bulleted 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 experience

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