Employability Soft and Transferable Skills

Being involved in school activities, sports,

volunteering, clubs, and leadership roles are great ways to learn

soft skills.

• True

• False

working with team members

• Communication

• Decision making

• Teamwork skills

• Problem Solving

adjusting to change

• listening

• adaptability

• organizing

• technology

Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?

• Ethical behavior

• Sales

• Communication

• Teamwork

Jane dresses according to the employee handbook and participates actively in group conversations presenting herself with integrity John wears shorts and ball caps to work, speaks with sarcasm and does not take his job seriously Which of the two is acting with more professionalism?

• Jane

• John

• Neither

• Both

Which of the following is considered the most important skill in the workplace?

• Effective Communication

• Knowledge of Technology

• Certifications

• Leadership Strategies

Ethical skills can be implemented through all of the following EXCEPT__?

• productivity

• reliability

• dedication

• following the majority

Time Management may NOT lead to which of the following?

• Advanced degrees

• Better professional status

• Less stress in the workplace

• Greater productivity and efficiency

Jane is an active listener using body language to show she is interested in the conversation. John does not seem to pay attention to the speaker and never proofreads his memos, e-mails or business letters for correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Which of the two have better communication skills?

• Jane

• John

• Both

• Neither

Critical thinking is ___?

• Going with the first answer to cross your mind.

• Developing more ideas and making fewer mistakes.

• Getting the highest test scores.

• Searching for short term solutions.