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Employability Skills

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mr. Bird teaches history. He is consistent in his work, keeps his commitments, follows instructions well and concentrates on details and correcting errors. Which o the following workplace behaviors and skills best describes Mr. Bird, based on this description?

a)

Enthusiasm

b)

Reliability

c)

Flexibility

d)

Time Management

2.

Which of the following are ways workplace behaviors and skills may be improved?

a)

Noticing positive traits in others and modeling their behaviors

b)

Asking for advice when appropriate

c)

Finding situations requiring traits and using them to practice

d)

Focusing primarily on areas of strength to progress further in

3.

​___________ skills are abilities which enable effective interaction with others.

a)

Interpersonal

b)

Time Management

c)

Organization

d)

Critical Thinking

4.

Kirsten is good at brainstorming and contributing ideas in group settings. She works well with others and receives outside input and comments well. Kirsten has which of the following skills?

a)

Collaboration

b)

Integrity

c)

Ethics

d)

Time Management

5.

Developing emotional ​ (a)   allows an individual to ​ (b)   their own ​ (c)   , the emotions of ​ (d)   and how emotions affect ​ (e)   and behavior

Choose from the below words
Intelligence
understand
emotions
others
attitude
6.

Which of the following statements regarding technology in the classroom is true?

a)

Technology use is not fully integrated into learning, therefore an understanding for how to use it in class is unnecessary for instructors

b)

Technology skills and knowledge sets applicants apart in education careers

c)

Technology is a supplemental tool in the classroom setting and not used often

d)

Computer literacy and skills related to technology have become unnecessary for educators in recent years

7.

Which of the following skills is displayed through the ability to motivate students, be a positive mentor and maintain classroom efficiency and order?

a)

Leadership Skills

b)

Problem Solving Skills

c)

Professionalism

d)

Organization

8.

Which of the following is an example of appropriate attire in education careers?

a)

b)

c)

9.

Which of the following skills would be the most useful for an instructor working with students who come from a difficult background and struggle with feeling understood?

a)

Time Management

b)

Compassion

c)

Passion

d)

Creativity

10.

Which of the following are options for obtaining a certification or license?

a)

Teach for America

b)

Teachers of Tomorrow

c)

Education Agencies

d)

We the Teachers

11.

Sarah is working on meeting the requirements for a career in education. She is currently volunteering as a tutor after school and has applied to be a substitute teacher at a school near where she lives. Sarah is working on which of the following requirements for an education career?

a)

Proper Education

b)

Certification

c)

Experience

d)

Proper Attire

12.

Many ​ (a)   choose to move into ​ (b)   after years of experience in the ​ (c)   because it offers more ​ (d)   gain.

Choose from the below words
instructors
administration
classroom
monetary
13.

Which of the following are advanced career options for education?

a)

Dean

b)

Education Administrator

c)

High School Instructor

d)

Principal

e)

Tutor

14.

Match the following types of communication.

a)

Verbal Communication

1.

Sharing of information through speech

b)

Non-Verbal Communication

2.

Transfer of information in addition to words spoken

c)

Written Communication

3.

Transfer of information through written words

15.

Match the following workplace etiquette rules.

a)

Professionalism

1.

the way a person conducts their behavior in a business setting

b)

Dress Code

2.

guidelines put in place to ensure employees dress in a manner which is appropriate for their job

c)

Technology

3.

an important resource in the workplace, may be policy to specify its use

16.

Match the following workplace behaviors and skills

a)

Leadership

1.

ability to manage, support, and guide a group

b)

Teamwork

2.

act of cooperating and collaborating with a group of individuals to accomplish a shared goal

c)

Collaboration

3.

when two or more individuals work together to achieve a common goal through shared ideas or skills

17.

Gio has a bachelor’s degree in education and five years of experience teaching fifth grade students. He is moving to a small town in Oregon and has applied for a job at the local school district. He wants to gain and grow skills which will set him apart in the application process. The principal has mentioned the class he would teach has a few students who have language barriers. Which of the following skills would be most useful for Gio to have to set his application for this job apart?

a)

Technology Skills

b)

Bilingualism

c)

CPR Certification

d)

Arithmetic Application

18.

Which of the following statements about CPR certification is true?

a)

Proves an individual can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a person in cardiac arrest

b)

Is a means of preparation for an incident in which a student is choking or in distress

c)

Shows the safety of the student is a priority of the individual

d)

Qualifies a teacher to be a lifeguard

19.

__________ skills are traits which can be valuable to an individual when searching for a job in education but are typically not required.

a)

Workplace

b)

Interpersonal

c)

Additional

d)

Professional

20.

Select all of the following which describes technology in education.

a)

Technology skills or certifications guarantee individuals a job or higher salary in education

b)

Technology is integrated in learning, therefore an understanding for technology in the classroom develops an instructors' ability to perform their job

c)

Technological skills are not a necessity and are not beneficial to an individual pursuing a degree in education

d)

Technology in education has continued to increase