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Employability Skills

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the example that shows taking initiative at work.

a)

Asking your boss what the next job is

b)

Standing around because you don't know what to do next

2.

Employability skills apply to...

a)

all jobs

b)

some jobs

3.

Self-management on the job means...

a)

Being at work on time

b)

Wearing the proper clothes or uniform

c)

Letting someone know when you take your lunch break

d)

All of these are correct

4.

Being willing to learn new skills at work is one of the employability skills.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Having basic technology skills and being willing to learn new technology skills are examples of which employability skill?

a)

communication skills

b)

technology skills

6.

Which one is true about "communication"?

a)

It is about speaking and listening

b)

It involves being confident when talking to people face to face

c)

It includes sharing information

d)

All of the above are correct

7.

Which employability skill involves thinking hard on how to solve a problem and asking for help as needed?

a)

Honesty

b)

Problem solving

c)

Teamwork

d)

Communication

8.

What does the skill "initiative and enterprise" mean?

a)

Waiting for your boss to tell you what to do

b)

Finding something that needs done and doing it without being asked

c)

Starting a task but not finishing it

d)

Playing games on your phone every time you finish a task

9.

Which employability skill involves making lists?

a)

Planning and organizing

b)

Self-management

c)

Both of these

10.

to regard (someone or something) as being worthy of admiration because of good qualities

a)

respect

b)

self-direction

c)

competition

d)

teamwork

11.

Abilities relating to dealing with persons on the job.

a)

confidentiality

b)

ethical behavior

c)

collaboration

d)

interpersonal skills

12.

values or standards which direct the way individuals interact with others

a)

ethical behavior

b)

honesty

c)

employability

d)

reliability

13.

ability to cope with job stress which benefits an individuals personal and professional life

a)

organization

b)

time management

c)

avoidance

d)

stress management

14.

ability to motivate people to accomplish a better result for an organization

a)

collaboration

b)

leadership

c)

boss skills

d)

mentorship

15.

working effectively and efficiently with others

a)

teamwork

b)

dreamwork

c)

collaboration

d)

organization

16.

Being able to easily accept new challenges or schedule changes.

a)

Being built like that!!!

b)

Adaptability

c)

Flexibility

d)

None of the above

17.

being able to evaluate arguments and information quickly, solve problems creatively and identify mistakes with efficiency

a)

WICOR

b)

critical thinking

c)

big brain skills

18.

Natural talents to do something

a)

aptitude

b)

attitude

c)

skill

d)

luck

19.

It's acceptable to lie or embellish a little on a resume, if it means you'll get hired.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Which is an important part of effective communication?

a)

Active listening

b)

Passive listening

c)

Quickly responding

d)

Speaking often

21.
Ethical Behaviors
a)
values or standards which direct the way individuals interact with
b)
a commitment to the value of work
c)
Willingness to take credit and blame for actions.
22.
self-management
a)
the ability to understand oneself, exercise initiative, accept responsibility, and learn from experience
b)
a commitment to the value of work
c)
values or standards which direct the way individuals interact with
d)
23.
interpersonal skill
a)
the ability to work effectively with other people
b)
A person or organization that pays people to work for them.
c)
to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement
24.
transferable skills
a)
Skills you can use in many different contexts and jobs.
b)
honesty; doing the right thing when no one is looking
c)
The process of choosing between two or more alternatives or options; most logical way to make a decision.
25.

A person's attitude can positively or negatively impact his or her employability skills?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Critical (a)   involves one's ability to understand, analyze, and interpret information

27.

Soft skills involve emotional intelligence and can help people interact successfully with others.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What is it called to be able to perceive and relate to the thoughts, emotions, or experiences of others?

a)

Positivity

b)

Empathy

c)

Teamwork

d)

Kindness

29.

In the communication process, the (a)   is the information, idea or thought needing to be conveyed by the sender.

30.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good team?

a)

a positive attitude

b)

respect for one another

c)

no leadership

d)

clearly defined member roles

31.

In conflict resolution, using this type of statement is helpful in defining the problem:

a)

"We" statements

b)

"I" statements

c)

"You" statements

d)

"Me" statements

32.

Decisions should NOT be based on the following:

a)

Evidence

b)

Facts

c)

Logic

d)

Assumptions

33.
Teamwork is most effective wen all team members:
a)
complain
b)
contribute
c)
complete
d)
copy
34.
Parts of communication include:
a)
choosing words carefully
b)
body language
c)
listening
d)
all of these
35.
Which greeting is best in the workplace?
a)
fist bump
b)
handshake
c)
high five
d)
hug
36.
Which of the following is an example of positive body language?
a)
smiling
b)
arms crossed
c)
slouching
d)
staring
37.
A fixed idea about a person (often based on gender or race) is a(n)
a)
barrier
b)
complication
c)
concept
d)
stereotype
38.
Doing the job well - even if no one is watching - is being:
a)
cooperative
b)
dependble
c)
organized
d)
punctual