WorksheetsCareers and Employability Skills
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following should NOT be brought to an interview?
a)
Cell Phone
b)
A pen
c)
Copies of your resume
d)
Briefcase
2.
Active listeners do all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
focus their attention on the speaker and the topic
b)
set aside their own feelings and prejudices
c)
paraphrase the speaker's feelings accurately
d)
pay attention to the speaker's body language and facial expressions
e)
talk when the speaker is talking
3.
Your team is having a ‘planning day’. Everyone is bringing various items of food for lunch and you have offered to bring bread and rolls into which the fillings can go. However, when you wake up in the morning, you feel quite ill and are unable to go in. Do you:
a)
Phone your boss and tell her you’re sick
b)
Not phone in – you can see your boss tomorrow
c)
Phone your boss and explain, asking her to bring in the rolls instead
4.
Positive communication is important in the workplace because:
a)
it creates a professional, mutually respectful atmosphere between employees and superiors.
b)
it increases confidence and morale.
c)
it fosters strong business relationships and customer service, thereby increasing business.
d)
All of the above
5.
What are Work Ethics?
a)
The skills required to evaluate and use information to make decisions or reach conclusions
b)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
c)
a belief in the moral benefit and importance of work and its inherent ability to strengthen character
d)
To be focused on an objective
6.
If everyone I worked with was more like me, it would be easier to get things done. This is lacking of __________ skills.
a)
Leadership
b)
Teamwork
c)
Time Management
d)
Work Ethics
7.
Your boss has just arrived on the job and is upset that the work is not completed. He states that a team of three men should have been able to complete the work in two days. He wants to know why it has taken three days. The foreman explains that one of the technicians decided that he would just do the functions that he was best at and then did not fully participate in the rest of the work. What workplace behavior did the boss expect?
a)
Teamwork
b)
Cultural difference
c)
Tolerance
d)
Loyalty
8.
What does professionalism mean?
a)
The skills required to evaluate and use information to make decisions or reach conclusions
b)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
c)
To be focused on an objective
d)
The way you approach your work with integrity and a professional manner
9.
Which of these things should you bring to an interview?
a)
Copies of your resume
b)
A list of references
c)
Neither a or b
d)
Both a and b
10.
What are critical thinking skills?
a)
The skills required to evaluate and use information to make decisions or reach conclusions
b)
An understanding of how computers work and what they are used for
c)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
d)
To be focused on an objective
11.
Productivity pitfalls include all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Persistence
b)
Boredom
c)
Hostility
d)
Procrastination
e)
Perfectionism
12.
True or False: Aside from being a great way to network, professional organizations give you the opportunity to gain additional insight into the etiquette particular to your profession.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
There are many reasons behind workplace conflict. They include:
a)
different communication styles
b)
prejudice
c)
mismatched goals, expectations, or values
d)
change
e)
All of the above
14.
It is a beautiful day and you have met some friends for lunch. They have the rest of the day off and plan to go to the beach. Do you:
a)
Phone your boss with a “bad migraine”
b)
Return to work and arrange to meet your friends afterwards
c)
Go with your friends. You can catch up tomorrow.
15.
True or False: Studies show that writing down your goals (rather than just thinking about them) greatly increases your chances of achieving them.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
What are computer skills?
a)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
b)
Ability to use technology/computers
c)
The way you approach your work with integrity and a professional manner
d)
Skills you need to have for your specific job
17.
What is self-presentation?
a)
To be focused on an objective
b)
The way a person dresses, speaks, acts, and interacts with others
c)
The way you approach your work with integrity and a professional manner
d)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
18.
_____ is a good technique for answering interview questions well.
a)
Using lots of technical terminology
b)
Embellishing your accomplishments
c)
Seeking feedback
19.
What are Interpersonal Skills?
a)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
b)
How well you work with and communicate with other people
c)
To be focused on an objective
d)
The way you approach your work with integrity and a professional manner
20.
What is initiative?
a)
The skills required to evaluate and use information to make decisions or reach conclusions
b)
An understanding of how computers work and what they are used for
c)
The ability to work without constant supervision and solve problems independently
d)
To be focused on an objective
21.
Hand shaking, eye contact and body language are examples of what type of communication?
a)
Technical Competency
b)
Teamwork
c)
Verbal Communication
d)
Non-Verbal Communication
22.
A person who is proficient with using technology is considered what?
a)
Someone who is organized and can multi-task
b)
Someone who can work in a team
c)
Someone who is technically competent and can use computer programs/technology
d)
Someone who does not know how to use computer programs/technology
23.
Timmy is a cashier at McDonalds. A customer buys $10 dollars’ worth of food from Timmy. Timmy returns $40 dollars back to the customer, which is the correct change he is supposed to return. Which employability skill did Timmy display?
a)
Work Ethic
b)
Flexiblity
c)
Honesty
d)
Motivation
24.
What is the ability to resolve issues and providing alternative solutions?
a)
Problem Solving
b)
Responsibility
c)
Loyalty
d)
Flexiblity
25.
Your AVTF teacher assigns a group of three (3) members to put together a video project. Group member #1 is responsible for shooting the video. Group member #2 has to write the script. Group member #3 is the actor in the video. Each person in this group is responsible for pulling their own weight. Which employability skill is needed to work together on this project?
a)
Loyalty
b)
Teamwork
c)
Lack of Motivation
d)
Lack of Work Ethic
26.
Angela is a receptionist at a hair salon, and her boss Samantha asked her to stay after to help clean up the facility. Angela agreed to stay late. Samantha says, “You are so dependable Angela”. Angela is displaying what type of employability skill in this scenario?
a)
Honesty
b)
Communication
c)
Loyalty
d)
Technical Competency
27.
Giving your best, working hard and going over and beyond are characteristics of someone displaying this employability skill?
a)
Work Ethic
b)
Honesty
c)
Responsibility
d)
Flexibility
28.
The ability to balance a heavy workload while still being able to accomplish other tasks is what employability skill?
a)
Work Ethic
b)
Multi-Tasking
c)
Teamwork
d)
Responsibility
29.
Henry owns a binder with multiple folders to keep track of his class assignments. What type of employability skill is Henry displaying?
a)
Organization
b)
Motivation
c)
Problem Solving
d)
Communication
30.
Lisa’s teacher told her three times that her homework assignment would be due in class on Wednesday for a grade. On Wednesday, Lisa did not have her homework assignment in class. Lisa is not showing which employability skill in this scenario?
a)
Problem Solving
b)
Honesty
c)
Communication
d)
Responsibility
31.
One reason soft skills are important to employers is ____________
a)
because soft skills are transferable to any job.
b)
because soft skills are how you get a college degree.
c)
because soft skills are necessary when working in a spreadsheet.
d)
because soft skills are needed to drive a truck.
32.
Hard skills are skills you can gain through
a)
education and training programs
b)
certifications
c)
on the job training
d)
all of the above
33.
Lauren was at work and wanted surf on Pinterest for haircut ideas. She also needed to finish typing a letter to send to her co-workers. She decided to finish the letter at work, and go on to Pinterest at home. Lauren demonstrated which employability skill?
a)
Communication
b)
Leadership
c)
Positive Attitude
d)
Work Ethic
34.
Soft skills are
a)
skills that you cannot practice
b)
interpersonal (people) skills.
c)
skills that result in a product that you could show someone
d)
skills developed through educational programs
35.
Being rude to a customer is an example of bad __________.
a)
Leadership skills
b)
Team work
c)
Critical Thinking skills
d)
Positive Attitude skills
36.
Being able to ___________is important in any job.
a)
talk more than others
b)
work more overtime than others
c)
read faster than others
d)
interact well with others
37.
Employees who have a great attitude will ____________
a)
will demonstrate a high level of pride in what they accomplish
b)
try to finish early and sneak out of work without anyone noticing
c)
close there eyes and put their head down on the desk
d)
argue with their boss because they don’t think the boss understands the job
38.
Josue was a worker at a hotel. A customer came up to the desk to complain about her room temperature. Josue smiled and told the customer that he would be happy to move her to a more comfortable room. Josue demonstrated which employability skill?
a)
teamwork
b)
work ethic
c)
critical thinking
d)
positive attitude
39.
Good critical thinkers can _______________.
a)
follow instructions to change a tire.
b)
make a simple problem more confusing by asking unimportant questions
c)
only follow what is written even if it is incorrect
d)
draw reasonable conclusions from a set of information
40.
Being able to use a hammer is a soft skill.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Soft skills characterize how a person interacts in his or her relationships with others.
a)
True
b)
False
42.
Personality traits are soft skills
a)
True
b)
False
43.
Another term for soft skills is employability skills
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Which of the following in NOT an employability skill to have
a)
communication
b)
lying
c)
honesty
d)
respect
45.
Employability skills allow you to
a)
make responsible choices
b)
show your boss that you are responsible
c)
earn the respect of others within a company
d)
all of the above
46.
Foundational employability skills are
a)
Arrive to work on time, or early
b)
Exert high levels of effort and perserverence
c)
Be flexible and adaptable
d)
All of the above
47.
Which of the following is a good leadership skill to have?
a)
Be willing to take risks
b)
Be able to negotiate
c)
Save time or money for the company by analyzing business needs
d)
All of the above
48.
What are interpersonal skills?
a)
the ability influence others toward the achievement of a goal
b)
the ability to solve problems and make decisions
c)
skills we use to interact with other people
d)
the ability to communicate both verbally and by writing
49.
In times of high unemployment, employers have more choice of applicants and will favor those with well-rounded employability skills.
a)
True
b)
False
50.
The ability to solve problems and make decisions can be a huge asset to your employer.
a)
True
b)
False
51.
Being adaptable means
a)
work independently or as part of a team
b)
carrying out multiple tasks or projects
c)
be open and respond constructively to change
d)
all the above
52.
_____________________________ is about getting on with your work without someone having to check up on you every five minutes. You should also be able to stay on top of your own deadlines and be able to delegate tasks to other people to make sure things get done on time.
a)
Learning
b)
Self-management
c)
Teamwork
d)
Technology
53.
_______________________________ are about things like working out what is required to get a job done, and then working out when and how you'll do it. They're also about things like developing project timelines and meeting deadlines.
a)
Problem solving
b)
Planning and organising
c)
Self-management
d)
Learning
54.
____________________________ is about being able to find solutions when faced with difficulties or setbacks. Even if you can’t think of a solution straight away, you need to have a logical process for figuring things out.
a)
Technology
b)
Learning
c)
Problem solving
d)
Self-management
55.
_________________________________ are about being able to think creatively and to make improvements to the way things are. They're also about looking at the bigger picture and how the way you work fits into that.
a)
Initiative and enterprise
b)
Communication
c)
Planning and organising
d)
Self-management
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