RW Vocabulary Review 1- Skills

Reliance on technology can sometimes ____ young adults of essential soft skills.

• supply

• enrich

• rob

• develop

What does the phrase "climb the ranks" typically refer to?

• Traveling frequently

• Advancing in a career

• Meeting deadlines

• Attending workshops

The phrase "ever-changing technology" best describes technology that:

• Remains constant over time

• Evolves rapidly

• Is outdated

• Is difficult to understand

What does "the lack of creative problem-solving" often lead to?

• Increased innovation

• Hindered progress

• Improved productivity

• Enhanced teamwork

College graduates often find themselves ______ by the ambiguous nature of job descriptions.

• guided

• perplexed

• assured

• excited

In an effort to address the skills shortage, companies are offering more ______ to train their employees.

• challenges

• incentives

• barriers

• criticisms

A supervisor's role includes helping employees ______ the best course of action in difficult situations.

• ignore

• reject

• determine

• question

Internships are often viewed as a stepping stone to ______ a permanent career choice.

• securing

• avoiding

• delaying

• disrupting

A lack of creative problem-solving skills can hinder one's ability to ______ in the corporate world.

• excel

• struggle

• question

• distract

Match the terms with their meanings. Type abcd in the answer box in the correct order:

Reliance on technology: ......

Ambiguous: ......

Office politics: ......

a) Unclear or open to more than one interpretation

b) Use of technology as a primary means of functioning

c) Complex interpersonal dynamics in a workplace