Understanding Employability Skills

Which of the following is NOT an example of employability skills?

• Attendance

• On-time arrival

• Playing video games

• Meeting deadlines

Which skill should Hannah highlight for her job interview?

• Watching TV

• Ethical use of technology

• Sleeping late

• Ignoring deadlines

Why might employability be more important than specific job skills?

• Employers prefer to hire people with no skills

• Employers can train employees but want those with basic capabilities

• Employers do not care about skills at all

• Employers only care about appearance

Which of the following is NOT a way to improve employability skills?

• School activities

• Community interactions

• Watching movies all day

• Collaborating with others

Which is NOT an employability skill?

• Professionalism

• Effective communication

• Ethical behavior

• Playing pranks

Which action by Ava shows professionalism at a team meeting?

• Wearing pajamas to work

• Dressing and grooming appropriately

• Speaking with sarcasm

• Ignoring colleagues

Which is a component of effective communication?

• Ignoring emails

• Active listening

• Speaking over others

• Using slang in reports

Which action by Oliver is ethical?

• Cheating on a test

• Lying to a supervisor

• Treating co-workers with respect

• Stealing office supplies

Noah wants to make a good impression at his first job. Which is NOT a professionalism skill?

• Dressing appropriately

• Using proper speech

• Ignoring workplace rules

• Displaying good manners

Who is more professional in a corporate office?

• Jane, who follows the dress code and engages in group discussions

• John, who wears casual clothes and uses sarcasm