Employability Skills

Imagine Akhil is drafting an important email to his team about an upcoming project deadline. What are the key components he should include to ensure his message is effective?

• No subject line or closing

• An informal tone throughout

• Key components of an effective email include a clear subject line, polite greeting, concise body, call to action, and courteous closing.

• A long and detailed explanation

Anika is applying for a marketing position at a well-known company. How can she tailor her resume for this specific job application?

• Customize your resume by aligning it with the job description, emphasizing relevant skills and experiences.

• Use a generic template for all applications.

• Include unrelated work experiences to fill space.

• Focus solely on your education background.

During a team meeting at work, Myra is tasked with facilitating a group discussion on improving project workflows. What strategies can she use to facilitate this discussion effectively?

• Ignore differing opinions

• Focus solely on one speaker

• Avoid summarizing discussions

• Establish ground rules, encourage participation, use open-ended questions, actively listen, and summarize key points.

During a strategic planning meeting, Arnav presented a framework to analyze their business environment. He mentioned a method that helps identify internal and external factors affecting the organization. What does this method stand for?

• Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Trends

• Strengths, Weaknesses, Objectives, Threats

• Strengths, Weaknesses, Options, Tactics

• Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

During a team meeting at work, Aisha and Eshaan have a disagreement about the project direction. How can you effectively handle conflict during this group discussion?

• Dominate the discussion with your opinion

• Avoid eye contact with conflicting members

• Ignore the conflict and move on

• Listen actively, acknowledge the conflict, facilitate open communication, and seek a compromise.

Aisha is preparing for a job interview and wants to effectively communicate her past experiences. She learns about a technique called the STAR method. What does the STAR method stand for in interview preparation?

• Summary, Task, Action, Result

• The STAR method stands for Situation, Task, Action, Result.

• Situation, Task, Analysis, Result

• Situation, Task, Action, Review

During a team project, Arjun frequently sends emails to his colleagues. However, he often makes mistakes that lead to misunderstandings. What are some common pitfalls Arjun should avoid in email communication?

• Always replying to all recipients

• Avoid unclear subject lines, long messages, grammar errors, lack of recipient consideration, and unprofessional tone.

• Using emojis in every email

• Sending emails without a greeting

Prisha is preparing for a job interview and is worried about facing unexpected questions. How can she prepare for these questions effectively?

• Only focus on your resume

• Practice common questions, research the company, develop a flexible mindset, and engage in mock interviews.

• Dress in casual attire for the interview

• Ignore the interviewer's questions

Aditi is preparing for a job interview and is aware that body language can significantly impact her performance. What role does body language play in interviews?

• Body language plays a crucial role in conveying confidence and engagement during interviews.

• Body language is primarily about physical appearance.

• Body language is irrelevant in interviews.

• Body language only matters in casual conversations.

How can Kabir apply SWOT analysis to his personal development?

• Conduct a personal SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for targeted personal growth.

• Rely on others to define your strengths and weaknesses.

• Ignore external factors that may impact personal growth.

• Focus solely on career goals without self-reflection.