Employability Quiz for ESOL learners - Quiz 1

What is the best way to introduce yourself in a job interview? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• Hey, what’s up?

• Good morning, I am [Your Name], and I’m pleased to meet you.

• Yo, what's the job?

• You already know me, right?

Why is it important to arrive on time to work? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• So you can have breakfast with your colleagues.

• To show that you are responsible and dependable.

• To avoid seeing your boss early in the morning.

• Because there is nothing else to do.

What is the purpose of a CV (Curriculum Vitae) or resume? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• To tell your life story.

• To list your personal interests and hobbies.

• To show your work experience, skills, and education.

• To write down what you don’t like about jobs.

What should you wear to a job interview? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• Casual clothes like jeans and a T-shirt.

• Sportswear and trainers.

• Professional and clean clothes, like a suit or a neat shirt.

• Pyjamas, because it’s comfortable.

If you don’t understand instructions at work, what should you do? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• Ignore them and do the task your way.

• Ask your supervisor or a colleague to explain.

• Guess and hope for the best.

• Leave the task for someone else.

Why is it important to have good communication skills at work? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• So people can hear your gossip.

• To build relationships with your colleagues and solve problems.

• To avoid talking to people.

• Because talking a lot makes you popular.

What is teamwork? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• Working on a project all by yourself.

• Helping your team finish a task together.

• Letting others do the work while you relax.

• Arguing with your colleagues to get your ideas accepted.

What does "punctual" mean? Choose the best answer for each question. Circle or mark your choice.

• Being early for everything.

• Arriving at the scheduled time.

• Being late for appointments.

• Ignoring time constraints.

Which of the following is a transferable skill?

• Knowing how to use a specific tool at one job.

• Communicating clearly in any job.

• Knowing the location of your last workplace.

• Understanding a company's unique policies.

What should you do after a job interview?

• Call the company every day to ask if you got the job.

• Do nothing and wait to hear back.

• Send a polite thank-you email or note to the interviewer.

• Complain that the interview was too hard.