Career and Workplace Skills Quiz

What are soft skills?

• Technical knowledge or training

• Personal habits and traits

• Formal documents for job applications

• Standardized clothing for employees

Which of the following is a hard skill?

• Programming

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Empathy

What is a resume?

• A formal document to apply for a job

• A 1 page letter sent with your resume

• A summary of your skills, education, and experiences

• A process of building relationships

What is the purpose of a cover letter?

• To outline your career goals

• To introduce yourself to an employer

• To describe your personal habits

• To summarize your skills and experiences

What does business casual attire mean?

• Formal business wear

• Casual and comfortable clothing

• A balance between professional and comfortable attire

• Standardized clothing for employees

What is the role of a mentor?

• To fill out job applications

• To guide and advise a less experienced person

• To offer a temporary job experience

• To provide technical training

What is networking?

• A formal document for job applications

• The process of building and maintaining career relationships

• A summary of skills and experiences

• A hands-on training program

What is a job reference?

• A set of personal habits and traits

• A temporary period of practical experience

• A person who can speak about your qualifications

• A document summarizing your skills

What is the difference between a job and a career?

• A job requires special training, a career does not

• A job is unpaid, a career is paid

• A job is a specific role for payment, a career is a long-term profession

• A job is a long-term profession, a career is a short-term role

What are values?

• Principles of right and wrong

• Guiding principles that influence choices

• Learned feelings and tendencies

• Things you enjoy doing