Worksheets9.3 Workplace Skills
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 31mins
What percent of employers prioritize soft skills over hard skills?
90%
10%
100%
50%
Training staff in new ways of working is an expectation of what percent of employees?
29%
27%
15%
48%
What are two examples of skills that are generally believed to be safe from being taken over by automation?
Making Money
Working in a factory
Emotional Intelligence
Creative Problem solving
Which of the following options is an example of a hard skill?
Adaptability
Data analysis
Collaboration
Leadership
Which description best defines SOFT SKILLS?
The ability to write a strong resume and cover letter
Job-specific skills and knowledge required to perform a task
Skills that an employee acquires only after staying at one job for longer than 6 months
Interpersonal people skills that can be used in every job
How can someone develop or strengthen their soft skills?
Practice skills like active listening, creative thinking, and flexibility in the real world over time
Attending a university or completing a certification program
Hon only skills that apply to your specific job
Avoid situations that require working with other people
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Soft skills are mandatory for only customer service positions, while hard skills are mandatory for all other jobs
You will only be hired if you demonstrate more soft skills than hard skills in your resume and interview
Most employers immediately hire candidates after assessing their hard skills
It is important to have a balance of hard and soft skills in the workplace
True or False: Being a great communicator is an example of a soft skill?
True
False
Which of the following is not an external factor which affects the communication process?
Culture
Time
Language
A CPR Certification would be an example of what skill?
Neither
Hard Skill
Soft Skill
What is one fact you learned about SOFT SKILLS?
They are common skills that are desired in all professions
They are complex skills
They are easy to learn
Requires training to learn
What % of managers reported a lack of leadership qualities?
60%
44%
38%
50%
How are hard skills relevant to a job search?
Your research technique determines how easily you can find opportunities
They aren't relevant to a job
They guarantee you a job
Most places don't require hard skills.
True or False: Demonstrating good behavior is a hard skill?
True
False
What is an example of a hard skill and a soft skill?
Technical Knowledge
Time management
Training
Teachable
