DOL #1: Employability Skills 8/18-19

Which of the following best describes employability skills?

• Skills needed only for specific technical jobs

• Personal qualities and abilities that help you succeed in any career

• Skills that can only be learned through college education

• Physical abilities required for certain jobs

Why are employability skills valuable across all careers?

• They are only important in health-related jobs

• They help employees adapt, communicate, and work well in different workplaces

• They replace the need for technical training

• They guarantee promotions

Which of the following is an example of an employability skill?

• Coding in Java

• Performing a medical procedure

• Problem-solving and teamwork

• Operating heavy machinery

An employee who shows up on time, meets deadlines, and takes responsibility is demonstrating which employability skill?

• Adaptability

• Work Ethic & Reliability

• Communication

• Technical Skills

How can students begin developing employability skills before entering the workforce?

• By ignoring teamwork activities in school

• By practicing skills like communication, responsibility, and problem-solving in class and daily life

• By waiting until after graduation to learn them

• By focusing only on technical knowledge