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Exploring Careers

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Playing with friends, being a club president, and doing chores are examples of what foundation skills category?

a)

Basic

b)

Personal Qualities

c)

Writing

d)

Math

2.

Which is an example of using an interpersonal skill?

a)

Playing an instrument

b)

Researching Problems

c)

Serving as a class officer

d)

Singing a solo

3.

Which is an example of using problem-solving skills to make work more effective?

a)

Editing a document

b)

Creating work plans

c)

Talking with a co-worker about a disagreement

d)

Trading offices

4.

Playing an instrument, planning a birthday party, and keeping track of allowance are all examples of:

a)

adaptability skills.

b)

basic skills.

c)

math skills.

d)

people skills.

5.

Note taking, scheduling parties, and sorting mail are classified as types of:

a)

adaptability skills.

b)

communication skills.

c)

organizing and planning skills.

d)

resource skills

6.

Which is an example of using adaptability skills to make work more effective?

a)

Agreeing to work later than scheduled

b)

Complaining about a new work schedule

c)

Organizing files

d)

Typing reports

7.

Which is an example of an interpersonal skill used in the workplace?

a)

Building a computer system

b)

Inventing a new product

c)

Managing a team

d)

Taking notes

8.

Which is an example of a resources skill

a)

Creating plays

b)

Leading a dance routine

c)

Making work schedules for employees

d)

Teaching

9.

Being on time to meetings, being a team player, and being flexible on the job are examples of

a)

basic skills.

b)

interpersonal skills.

c)

organizing skills.

d)

transferable skills.

10.

Jacob applied for a job. He sent the employer information highlighting his skills that match skills required for the job. Which employment document did Jacob send to the employer?

a)

Job Application

b)

Reference letter

c)

Resume

d)

Thank you letter

11.

Kim has been an X-Ray technician, nurse, and surgeon. These are examples of which type of work?

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer

12.

Ann works for a large company. Her office is in her home. What world of work change has contributed to this?

a)

Global Economy

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

Workplace Trends

13.

Which is an example of how the global economy has changed the world of work?


a)

Minimum work age is younger

b)

Most people work at home

c)

No more weekend work

d)

Required some jobs to be moved overseas

14.

A company president states he/she likes their job because they are seen as a leader. Which of the following motivates the company president to work?

a)

Contribution

b)

Identity

c)

Income

d)

Lifestyle

15.

Caleb is a new student. He just said "Good Morning" to one of the other students in his new class, but was completely ignored. Which Code Switcher should he use?

a)

Their house, their rules

b)

Try to see the OPV (Other Persons Views)

c)

Choose your battles

d)

Because I said so

16.

Which is an example of how society has changed the world of work?

a)

Decreased number of grandparents in the workplace

b)

Decreased number of men in the workplace

c)

Increased number of adolescents in the workplace

d)

Increased number of woman in the workplace

17.

John worked as a car washer, cashier, and clerk. These are examples of which type of work?

a)

Job

b)

Occupation

c)

Career

d)

Volunteer

18.

Which is an example of using problem-solving skills to make work more effective?

a)

Editing a document

b)

Creating work plans

c)

Talking with a co-worker about a disagreement

d)

Trading offices

19.

Diamond needs to use problem-solving skills to make her job more effective. Which skill could she use?

a)

Editing a document

b)

Creating work plans

c)

Trading offices

d)

Talking with a co-worker about a disagreement

20.

An employee worked in the same plant for ten years. In six months, his/her department will move overseas. What world of work change has contributed to this move?

a)

Global economy

b)

Technology

c)

Society

d)

Workplace trends

21.

Ginger wants to work at the local Fashion Plus Store. She searched the www.fashionplusstores.com website for job openings. This is an example of which type of job search website?

a)

Company

b)

Career Specific

c)

General

d)

Location Specific

22.

When we recognize our feelings and the negative thinking that drives it, we gain more control over our ______________ and ourselves.

a)

emotions

b)

careers

c)

energy

d)

beliefs

23.

Staying calm while getting feedback usually __________________________________ too.

a)

express anger and disrespect

b)

keeps the other person calm

c)

helpful

d)

handles criticism

24.

Which is an example of what to send to the employer after an interview?

a)

Cover letter

b)

Job application

c)

Résumé

d)

Thank-you letter