Discovering Your Skills and Qualities

What is the difference between skills and qualities?

• Skills are personal characteristics, while qualities are things you can do.

• Skills are things you can do, while qualities are personal characteristics.

• Skills and qualities are the same thing.

• Skills are only related to sports, while qualities are related to academics.

Which of the following is an example of a skill?

• Caring

• Determined

• Word processing

• Funny

Which of the following is an example of a quality?

• Writing neatly

• Scoring goals

• Hardworking

• Telling the time

Answer explanation

'Hardworking' is a quality that describes a person's character and work ethic, while the other options are actions or skills. Therefore, it is the correct example of a quality.

Which of the following is NOT a personal quality listed in the quiz?

• Determined

• Dependable

• Word processing

• Creative

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Word processing' because it refers to a skill rather than a personal quality. The other options—Determined, Dependable, and Creative—are all personal qualities.

What is the purpose of knowing your skills according to Lesson 4?

• To boast about them to others

• To feel more confident and help with career planning

• To avoid learning new things

• To make a list of things you dislike

Answer explanation

Knowing your skills boosts confidence and aids in career planning, helping you identify opportunities and areas for growth, rather than just boasting or avoiding new learning.

Which of the following is considered a key employability skill?

• Playing video games

• Communication (oral)

• Watching television

• Sleeping

Answer explanation

Communication (oral) is a vital employability skill as it enables effective interaction with colleagues and clients, fostering collaboration and understanding in the workplace. The other options do not contribute to employability.

Why are key skills important?

• They help you win competitions

• They are essential for personal growth and career success

• They make you popular among friends

• They are not important at all

Answer explanation

Key skills are crucial as they contribute significantly to personal growth and career success, enabling individuals to navigate challenges and seize opportunities effectively.

Which of the following is NOT a category in the employability skills assessment?

• Team working

• Problem solving

• Cooking skills

• ICT skills

Answer explanation

Cooking skills is not a category in employability skills assessment, which typically includes areas like team working, problem solving, and ICT skills. Therefore, cooking skills is the correct answer.

Punctuality means:

• Politeness

• Being on time

• Working alone

• Flexibility

Adaptable means

• Being able to work alone or in a team

• Being able to work any kind of shift

• Being able to organise workload

• Being able to change to new situations/surroundings