BASIC EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS ASSESSMENT

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 close-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