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Employability Skills

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

being, relating to, or involving relations between persons

a)

interpersonal

b)

employee

c)

relatives

d)

corporation

2.

capable of being employed

a)

employability

b)

resume

c)

trustworthy

d)

career

3.

1 : the introduction of something new

2 : a new idea, method, or device : novelty

a)

professionlism

b)

innovation

c)

procedure

d)

readiness

4.

a particular way of accomplishing something or of acting; a traditional or established way of doing things

a)

procedure

b)

habit

c)

interview

d)

rhythm

5.

Specific skill requirements that summarizes the competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors directly related to performance on the job.

a)

work readiness

b)

resume

c)

professionalism

d)

work study

6.

firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values

a)

integrity

b)

perseverance

c)

bravery

d)

encouragement

7.

an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions

a)

accountablity

b)

willpower

c)

patience

d)

understanding

8.

being on time

a)

punctuality

b)

bravery

c)

work readiness

d)

integrity

9.

the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person

a)

professionalism

b)

perseverance

c)

self-control

d)

team spirit

10.

the condition of having or being composed of differing elements : variety; the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization

a)

diversity

b)

intelligence

c)

chemistry

d)

ethnicity

11.

The ways in which your company communicates and deals with existing customers

a)

customer relationships

b)

employee skills

c)

resume building

d)

professional meetings

12.

the general idea or mental image that the public has of a product, brand, or company

a)

business image

b)

company icon

c)

business plan

d)

company solution

13.

1: being ready and quick to act as occasion demands 2 : performed readily or immediately

a)

prompt

b)

leisurely

c)

patience

d)

readiness

14.

an arrangement of computer components that uses a particular operating system

a)

platform

b)

peripheral

c)

output

d)

network

15.

Planning: Process of moving forward in time through imagining future events, or estimates based on certain assumptions or past trends.

a)

projection

b)

job foreshadowing

c)

historical business

d)

future sales

16.

Answer(s) suggested or implemented to try and solve a question or problem.

a)

business solutions

b)

estimate

c)

company progress

d)

investments

17.

The act of mindfully hearing and attempting to comprehend the meaning of words spoken by another in a conversation or speech which is an important business communication skill.

a)

active listening

b)

eye contact

c)

posture

d)

business attire

18.

A social unit of people that is structured and managed to meet a need or to pursue collective goals

a)

organization

b)

entrepreneur

c)

business partner

d)

social network

19.

a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer)

a)

database

b)

word processer

c)

search engine

d)

file keeper

20.

1. behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others 2. consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something (such as a gift or privilege)

a)

courtesy

b)

courage

c)

integrity

d)

pride

21.
An aptitude is:
a)
an activity one likes to do
b)
the potential for learning a skill
c)
a skill you have developed
d)
the ability to perform a task due to training and experience
22.
A skill is:
a)
the ability to perform a task due to training and experience
b)
an activity one likes to do
c)
the potential to learn something
d)
something you have already developed
23.
Which is NOT an employability skill?
a)
work ethic
b)
cooperation
c)
interest
d)
self-motivation
24.
Which is NOT a type of career choice?
a)
Internship
b)
job
c)
trade
d)
career
25.
Which is NOT a work-based learning opportunity?
a)
apprenticeship
b)
co-op program
c)
job shadowing
d)
trade
26.
A job is:
a)
a particular skilled profession
b)
work a person does for pay
c)
one or more jobs in the same or related field of interest
d)
work done for free
27.
Which is NOT a basic skill
a)
initiative
b)
reading
c)
writing
d)
mathematics
28.
Which is NOT a job search resource
a)
research
b)
networking
c)
job shadowing
d)
work-based learning
29.
Which is NOT part of the research process
a)
classified ads
b)
referrals
c)
websites
d)
employment agencies
30.
Which is NOT a part of Networking?
a)
contacts
b)
referrals
c)
websites
d)
career fairs
31.
Which is considered a skill?
a)
creating a spreadsheet
b)
keying 60 words a minute
c)
creating desktop publishing documents
d)
all of these are skills
32.
Which of these are considered interests?
a)
reading
b)
writing
c)
research
d)
problem solving
33.
Which is NOT a personal quality?
a)
communication
b)
cooperation
c)
integrity
d)
responsibility
34.
Initiative is:
a)
the drive to do something simply for the reward of feeling good
b)
working with others to complete a goal
c)
the willingness to do something that needs to be done without being told
d)
working together collaboratively
35.
Which is considered worth ethic?
a)
a person's ability to change to fit circumstances
b)
arriving on or before the stated time
c)
working with others to reach a common goal
d)
a set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work
36.

What is the definition of employability skills?

a)

Transferable skills need to do well on the job interview

b)

Hiring the right employee

c)

Transferable skills needed by an individual to make them employable

37.

Which of these are signs of a bad employee?

a)

Frequent absences

b)

Missed deadlines

c)

Improper language use at work

d)

Poor quality of work

e)

All of the above

38.

Which description best describes this employee?

a)

High achiever

b)

Lacks enthusiasm

c)

Organized

d)

Detailed oriented

39.

Good employability skills that help to get your hired keep you employed.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Having a professional appearance doesn't matter to employers.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

What are some examples of good time management?

a)

Goal setting and meeting goals

b)

Multitasking

c)

Creating and keeping deadlines

d)

Thinking strategically.

e)

All of the above.

42.

What are some examples employers want for mental efficiency at work?

a)

Good listening skills

b)

Creative thinking

c)

Attention to detail

d)

Public speaking

e)

All of the above.

43.

Which of these best demonstrates proper business etiquette?

a)

Always say "please" and "thank you"

b)

A handshake is still professional

c)

Foul language is acceptible

d)

Answer A and B

44.

What is an example of demonstrating positive behavior when given direction or criticism?

a)

Verbally responds sharply back to defend ones action/s

b)

Expresses ideas clearly and effectively and is a good producer

c)

Talks about co-workers behind their back

d)

Blames others

45.

Being able to work effectively in teams is important because

a)

Teamwork improves efficiency and productivity

b)

Feedback from others provides great learning opportunities

c)

Teamwork offers different perspectives and feedback from the team members

d)

Teamwork creates unity in the work environment

e)

All of the above