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job skills

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 21hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are common ways to search for a job?

a)

Online Search

b)

Recruiter

c)

Job Fair

d)

LinkedIn

e)

All answers are correct

2.

When filling out a job application, you should always use blue or black ink.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

When filling out an application, you should always ask for a specific salary or hourly wage.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Your parents are a good job reference.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

An adult who has seen you work and knows you well is the best job reference.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

It is best to ask before you list someone as a job reference.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

A resume should always be 2 pages long.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Which of the following are good tips to help you create your resume?

a)

Keep it short and simple

b)

Use bulleted lists

c)

Be honest

d)

Proofread

e)

All answers are correct

9.

Employers do not look at your social media accounts.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

You should create a professional email address.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

It is a good idea to research the company and position that you are applying for.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

It is ok to have your cell phone on and use your cell phone during an interview.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to make a good first impression at an interview?

a)

Wrinkled clothing

b)

Hair styled out of your face and trimmed facial hair

c)

Professionally dressed

14.

What is the best time to arrive for an interview?

a)

On time

b)

15 minutes early

c)

10 minutes late

15.

You should NOT do which of the following during an interview?

a)

Appear interested and smile

b)

Make eye contact

c)

FIrm handshake

d)

Use casual language

e)

Ask insightful, open-ended questions

16.

The key to finding a job is using Twitter.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

17.

One page document sent with a resume, used to introduce applicant to the hiring manager.

a)

Application

b)

Cover Letter

c)

Resume

d)

References

18.

When completing a job application you should use cursive writing and not print?

a)

True

b)

False

19.

You are completing a job application, which color ink should you use? Pick all that apply.

a)

Black

b)

Red

c)

Blue

d)

Any color is fine

20.

On the application or resume you may list individuals that may be contacted by the employer. What are these individuals known as:

a)

Friends

b)

Co-workers

c)

Family

d)

References

21.

Whether you get the job or not it is always a good idea to write a Thank-you to the company or individual?

a)

True

b)

False

22.
Checking with family, friends, and other people to find out about job openings.
a)
networking
b)
references
c)
private employment agency
d)
public employment service
23.
A formal written summary of a person's education, work experience, and other qualifications for a job.
a)
references
b)
resume
c)
want ad
d)
networking
24.
People who can speak about a person's character and skills.
a)
references
b)
resume
c)
want ad
d)
networking
25.
A form completed by a job applicant to give an employer information about the applicant.
a)
portfolio
b)
resume
c)
job application
d)
want ad
26.
Very few companies will ask for a completed job application.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
On a job application, neatness is not very important.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
You don't need to put the addresses and telephone numbers of your references on your resume.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
You should always get a person's permission before you use them as a reference.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
Relatives are not suitable references.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Want ads are posted in windows of businesses looking for employees.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
What is networking?
a)
Making contacts to find out about job opportunities
b)
Working on the internet
c)
Making nets for fishing
33.
Employer often receive hundreds, or more, applications for a single job posting
a)
False
b)
True
34.
The willingness to do what needs to be done without being told to do it  is ____________.
a)
self-motivation
b)
cooperation
c)
initiative
d)
adaptability skills
35.
You include your email on your resume so that employers can contact you.  Which email is the best to use?
a)
Lovegirl@yahoo.com
b)
katiekitkat@hotmail.com
c)
dsmith512@hotmail.com
d)
myboysgirl@gmail.com
36.
Your interview is scheduled at 1:45 PM. What time should you arrive?
a)
1:50 PM
b)
1:45 PM
c)
1:30 PM
d)
1:00 PM
37.
You are welcomed into the office for an interview. What should you not do?
a)
Plop down in a chair, & pull your phone out
b)
Wait quietly until they are seated first
c)
Shake hands with the interviewees then take a seat
d)
Say thank you, and then ask if you can take a seat
38.
What should you do before you interview with a company?
a)
Add the interviewers to all your social media
b)
Do some background research on the job
c)
Ask them if they serve food during the interview
d)
Tell them you have another interview 15 minutes after theirs
39.
Why should you bring extra copies of your resume and cover letter?
a)
You should not bring extra copies
b)
Because you want to show off to the interviewers
c)
In case you never sent it to them in the first place
d)
In case there are more people interviewing you, you can offer it to them
40.
If you had issues with a previous boss or co-worker, and they ask you why you didn't get along, what would be an appropriate answer? 
a)
"They wanted me to do too much."
b)
"Our leadership styles just did not match up."
c)
"I disagreed with what they wanted most of the time."
d)
"They didn't know what they were doing, so I tried to correct them."
41.
If they ask you "Do you have any questions for us?" what would be a good question to ask? 
a)
"If hired, how many days would I be allowed to call in sick?"
b)
"If hired, what would expect of me in the first few months?"
c)
"How much do you pay?"
d)
Just say no questions. 
42.
"Do you have any questions for us?" How do you respond? 
a)
No, thank you! 
b)
Yes, who else are you interviewing?
c)
Yes, can you talk about the culture of the company?
d)
Yes, would I have to deal with the public?
43.
About when should you thank the company after interviewing you? 
a)
Within an hour of your interview
b)
Within 1-3 days
c)
The next week
d)
You thanked them at the interview...
44.
What's a good answer: "What are your strengths?"
a)
Well, what strengths are you looking for?
b)
I would say my best strengths would be my positive attitude and my organizational skills....
c)
Three Words: Hard-working. Alpha-Male. Jackhammer. Merciless.
d)
I would say my best strengths would be my attention span. 
45.
What's a good answer: "Can you tell me a time when you endured a conflict and how you reacted?"
a)
No; I typically don't ever have any problems or issues with people. 
b)
I could not figure out how to solve a math problem, so I simply gave up. 
c)
A classmate and I disagreed on a project, so we rationally discussed on our own time to compromise.
d)
A classmate and I disagreed on a project, so I let her just do whatever she wanted. 
46.
What's a good answer: "What are your hobbies?"
a)
A few of my hobbies include painting and sketching. I enjoy creating and improving my skills. 
b)
I have a lot! Fishing, hiking, cooking, basketball, drawing, singing, tanning, quilting...
c)
I don't really have any hobbies.
d)
I like playing on my phone and laying in my bed. 
47.
What's a good answer: "Tell me about yourself" ?
a)
I am 5'9" and 140 pounds with straight teeth. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and love Netflix and cheese sticks. 
b)
Well, I am a student. My favorite subject in History. I am active in many clubs, and actually won an award for community service last year.
c)
Well, what do you want to know? 
d)
I am a student. My grades aren't great, and I don't do much in school, but I am the oldest in my family, and I want to get out of Merced. 
48.

Punctuality

a)

to arrive at the correct time

b)

the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities

49.

Time Management

a)

to make good choices that are honest, respectful, caring, and responsible.

b)

the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities

50.

Teamwork

a)

the achievement of a planned goal

b)

the process of working collaboratively with a group of people to achieve a goal

51.

Communication Skills

a)

the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently

b)

the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities

52.

Good Character

a)

to make good choices that are honest, respectful, caring, and responsible.

b)

set of values involving attitude, behavior, respect, and communication

53.

active listening, body language, spoken and written skills, presenting skills, be respectful, be clear and concise

a)

Team building skills

b)

Self-management skills

c)

Communication skills

d)

Flexibility and adaptability skills

54.

An area manager for a Jewelry chain in Rome should have

a)

communication skills because the job is in a foreign country

b)

Team building skills such as collaboration, accepting responsibility, give support and empathy because he is in charge of many stores/employees

c)

Time management and organizational skills because he has to deal with many stores

d)

all of the above

55.

If you had a new-born baby, a partner, a 9 to 5 job, a mortgage, a gym membership, an annoying dog and very little social life you definitely need

a)

Team building skills

b)

Leadership skills

c)

Time management and organizational skills

56.

While at your local department store, you purchase this badminton set for $6.88. You pay with a $20 dollar bill. How much change will you get back?

a)

$12.12

b)

$13.24

c)

$13.12

d)

$9.82

57.
a)
$1.62
b)
$0.62
c)
$2.62
d)
$2.82
58.
If I bought a bag of chips for $0.52 and paid with $1.00, how much change would I get back? 
a)
$0.57
b)
$0.48
c)
$0.38
d)
$0.74
59.
If I bought a rug for $0.89 and paid with $1.00, how much change would I get back?
a)
$0.11
b)
$0.10
c)
$0.25
d)
$0.36
60.
How many quarters are in a $2 bill?
a)
4
b)
8
c)
12
d)
16
61.
You bought a coffee for $1.15 and a doughnut for $0.98.  How much change will you get if you pay with a $5 bill?
a)
$2.13
b)
$0.17
c)
$3.13
d)
$2.87
62.

True or False: A Career cluster is a group of careers that share common features.

a)

True

b)

False

63.

A FARMER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

b)

Architecture & Construction

c)

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

64.

A PLUMBER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Business Management and Administration

b)

Architecture & Construction

c)

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

65.

A TATTOO ARTIST is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

b)

Architecture & Construction

c)

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

66.

A EVENT PLANNER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Human Services

b)

Architecture & Construction

c)

Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications

67.

A TEACHER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Education and Training

b)

Government and Public Administration

c)

Finance

68.

A BANK TELLER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Education and Training

b)

Government and Public Administration

c)

Finance

69.

A POSTAL WORKER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Education and Training

b)

Government and Public Administration

c)

Finance

70.

A DENTIST is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Education and Training

b)

Health Science

c)

Finance

71.

A BUTCHER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Hospitality and Tourism

b)

Human Services

c)

Information Technology

72.

A FIRE FIGHTER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Hospitality and Tourism

b)

Law, Public, Safety, Corrections and Security

c)

Information Technology

73.

A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Hospitality and Tourism

b)

Human Services

c)

Information Technology

74.

A WELDER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Marketing

c)

Law, Public, Safety, Corrections and Security

75.

A STORE MANAGER is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Law, Public, Safety, Corrections and Security

b)

Marketing

c)

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

76.

A PILOT is a job that fits under which career cluster:

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Marketing

c)

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

77.

What is one thing that you should NOT do during the first interview?

a)

Ask about salary

b)

Connect with interviewer

c)

Communicate why you are a good fit

d)

Close by arranging next interview

78.

The most qualified candidate always gets the job.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

It is important to be nice to the secretary when you walk in.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

When answering interview questions, it is important to...

a)

Be specific

b)

Be general

c)

Stretch the truth to look better

d)

Take up as much time as possible.

81.

During an interview, it is appropriate to mirror the interviewers personality and pace.

a)

True

b)

False

82.
What should you always do after an interview?
a)
runaway
b)
ask about pay
c)
thank the interviewer
d)
call them several times
83.
Which is  something you should do at the beginning of an interview?
a)
shake the persons hand
b)
tell the employer your name
c)
smile
d)
all of these
84.
 Should you answer interview questions in complete sentences or give a one word answer?
a)
complete sentences
b)
one word answers
c)
both
d)
neither
85.
Which is a  quality that  employers looking for in employees?
a)
trustworthy
b)
undependable
c)
lazy
d)
all of these
86.
what is my name
a)
sonic
b)
mario
c)
3ds
d)
kirby
87.
what is my name
a)
sonic
b)
mario
c)
dave guy
d)
bowser
88.

Ant Man worked with what character

a)

Spider Man

b)

Captain america

c)

Black widow

d)

The Wasp

89.

Who was a hero but also the villain in spider man far from home

a)

Spider man

b)

Nick fury

c)

Ned

d)

Mysterio

90.

What does he do?

a)

He is a teacher.

b)

He is a dancer.

c)

He is a principal.

d)

He lives with his mother.

91.

Soccer is a fun

a)

sport

b)

feet

c)

book

d)

school

92.

What is this teams name?

a)

Chelsea

b)

Liverpool

c)

Chelsea blah

d)

Manchester City

93.

What is this teams name?

a)

Premier League

b)

Arsenal

c)

arsenal

d)

Manchester United

94.

What is this soccer teams name?

a)

Manchester City

b)

Liverpool

c)

Chelsa

d)

Manchester United

95.

What is this teams name?

a)

Liverpool

b)

Stoke city

c)

Liver pool

d)

Chelsa