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WorksheetsCTE: Pre-Assessment
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
Where can you search for a job? Check all that apply.
A job search engine
The Classifieds
A public employment agency
A job fair
An employment agency
What information is usually on a job advertisement? Check all that apply.
the qualifications
the responsibilities
how to apply/the contact information
a letter from the manager
Benefits include things such as:
job hours and an hourly wage
health care, vision care, and job hours
dental care and hourly wage
health care, dental care, vision care, and retirement
True or false: Networking is a great way of making and using contacts to get job information and advice
True
False
What three things should you put on your resume or application?
job experience, hobbies, and photo
photo, job experience, and social security number
job experience, education, and skills
True or False: Companies in America often look at job applicants social media (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
True
False
What is an internship?
A paid or unpaid learning opportunity that provides work experience
Being fired from your job
An interview inside the company
I boat full of interns
individuals who can attest to the applicant’s abilities at work, school and in character
Friends
Contact Information
Parents
References
Choose the best objective for a Sally's resume:
Awesome graduate of life seeking any fun position requiring a cool girl with a great sense of humor and style.
Graduate seeking a position that I could take professional pictures of people.
What is the purpose of a resume?
to get a job
to show off
to transfer companies
to get an interview
Where would I place: Public Relations Major in a resume?
Contact information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
Where would I place: gonzalez.mari.e@gmail.com in a resume?
Contact Information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
Where would I put Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish) in a resume?
Contact Information
Skills
Experience
Education
Hobbies
What should you always do when trying to get your resumé out into the world?
Leave your resumé whether the company is hiring or not
Leave your resumé if the company is hiring
Leave your resumé only if the company is not hiring
Leave your resumé in a random place
You should research the company you are interviewing with
True
False
You should take a pen with you to your interview.
True
False
You should be on time by showing up at the exact time given for the interview.
True
False
How important is it to prepare for interviews?
Very important
Important
Not important
Which question should an applicant NOT ask an interviewer during a first interview for a job?
When will you make your decision?
Are there opportunities to advance to higher-level jobs?
What type of training will I receive once I am hired?
How many sick days are you allowed?
Along with a CV and references, what should an applicant bring to an interview?
Trophies
Sports medals
Any credentials such as certificates and licenses
Tax forms
Which of the following is a person who can speak positively about an applicant?
Family member
Reference
CV
Using slang will reflect badly during an interview
True
False
A panel interview is where
you are asked set questions by one or more interviewers
you complete a practical task in the work environment
present informon on a given topic
The following are important for an effective business communication EXCEPT;
specific message and content
random audience that is targeted for the content of the message
email is used as most of the receiver have access to an email and internet connection.
Mr Brown who is made in-charged of sharing the specific message knows everything about the message.
A message can be a specific message by;
have a specific objective.
having an effective channel to deliver it.
having a good listener.
having an opportunity to deliver a message.
Reasons for business communication can be summarised to following 3 EXCEPT;
persuading a message.
give information.
passing feedback.
threat others.
Choice of the correct channel is important for an effective business communication because;
sender’s idea is transmitted to the receiver through this channel.
distorts the message and conveys ideas not intended by the sender.
communication is carried on through structured, organised or official route.
immediate feedback is not required.
Which of the following is not a barrier to communication?
Body Language
Noise
Distraction
Language
Which of the following is a type of non-verbal communication?
Letter
Telephone Call
Body Language
Emails
Choose the type of communication that does not use words
Oral
Written
Verbal
Body Language
What is a way to identify when someone is interested in a topic you are talking about?
They are looking at their watch
They ask questions for more information
They change the subject
They yawn
Ways to Encourage Communication
Asking effective questions
Intently Listening
Ask for feedback
All the above
Posture, gestures, and facial expressions to send messages are called Body Language.
True
False
Which of the following skills are important to communicate properly?
Reading
Writing
Speaking
All of the above
Used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
W-2
w-4
I-9
Resume
(Otherwise known as the "Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate") is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax form completed by an employee to indicate the taxes they want withheld from their pay.
W-2
W-4
I-9
Resume
Interacting easily with people.
Self Esteem
Social ability
Work Ethic
Constructive Criticism
Having confidence and satisfaction in oneself.
Attitude
Social ability
Work Ethic
Self Esteem
How a person feels about his or her job and the effort he or she puts into it
Work Ethic
Constructive Criticism
Social ability
Self Esteem
Diamond needs problem‐solving skills to make her job more effective. Which of the following is an example of this?
Editing a document
Creating work plans
Trading offices
Talking with a co‐worker about a disagreement
Note taking, scheduling parties, and sorting mail are classified as types of:
adaptability skills.
organizing and planning skills.
communication skills.
resource skills.
True/False: Transferable skills are skills that you can take from one job to the next, and can be acquired through taking a class, participating in student activities, paid or volunteer work, part-time jobs, groups, or student organization to which you belong.
True
False
Paying attention to what is being said involves
decision-making skills
problem-solving skills
listening skills
adaptability skills
You are working at a grocery store after school as a cashier. A large shipment of inventory came in the night before and you have been asked to help stock shelves, which you have never done before. What skills are necessary for this situation?
Listening
Adaptability
Decision-making
Problem-solving
Arranging and coordinating meetings with employees involves
organizing and planning skills
adaptability skills
math/arithmetic skills
problem-solving skills
Which of the following is NOT a hazard for young workers employed in restaurants?
Tripping on slippery floors and cuts from sharp objects such as knives
Toxic chemicals
Strains and sprains due to lifting heavy plates and trays while serving
Sustaining burns while preparing hot drinks or carrying hot utensils
What occupations are prohibited for people under 18?
Manufacturing or storing of explosives
Using power driven machines for baking, meat processing, metal forming, or punching
Trenching or excavating
All of these
What are the responsibilities of young workers at work?
To follow the rules and regulations of the workplace
To use safety measures such as protective clothing and equipment when required
All of these
To have knowledge of how to react during an emergency and report to the supervisor in case of emergency
What is the responsibility of employers towards their young employees’ safety?
Provide training in a language that the majority of the workforce understands
Ask workers to buy protective equipment as needed
Allow young workers to work as much as they can to gain more knowledge on the job
For an 18-year-old worker, which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
There is no limit to the number of work hours.
They can work any job; there is no restriction on the type of work.
They can choose to ignore all the safe work practices at work.
They are eligible to be paid the federal minimum wage, which depends on what and where they work.
Submit
Young workers can exercise workplace safety rights and file a confidential complaint with OSHA if they find the environment hazardous, and the employer neglects safety and OSHA standards.
False
True
To report a health or safety problem, you should contact
Louisiana Department of Education
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Agency
To report a problem about pay, you should contact
Louisiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Louisiana Department of Labor, Wage, and Hour Division
Louisiana Department of Civil Rights
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Agency
To report a problem about child labor laws, you should contact
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Agency
To report being harassed or discriminated against, you should contact
OSHA
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Louisiana Department of Civil Rights
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Agency
To report being harassed or discriminated against, you should contact
OSHA
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Louisiana Department of Civil Rights
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Agency
What is a common reason why workplace accidents occur
unsafe environments
human error
inexperience
poor training
