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Employability skills

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Employability Skills Include the following:   ​ (a)   , effective communication,  ethical behavior, ​ (b)     preparation, critical thinking,  problem solving and teamwork ,

Choose from the below words

flexibility

punctuality
experience
professionalism
academic
2.

Professionalism Skills • Can be implemented through: ​ ​ (a)   style of speaking or behaving, method of interacting with others respectfully, courteously and with ​ (b)   in the office or workplace

Choose from the below words
mannerisms
dignity
communication
non verbal
initiative
3.

Ethical Skills can be implemented through: productivity, ​ (a)   and dependability, ​ (b)   , cooperation, character and ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
reliability
dedication
initiative
communication
flexibility
efficiency
4.
  • Demonstrating positive and productive work habits by performing assigned tasks efficiently

a)

Productivity

b)

Communication

c)

Flexibility

d)

Initiative

5.
  • Striving to ensure a quality performance, such as putting in extra hours beyond what is expected

a)

dedication

b)

punctuality

c)

collaboration

d)

prioritizing

6.
  • Beginning a process or project without direct managerial influence, sharing ideas and helping to improve the business

a)

Initiative

b)

flexibility

c)

collaboration

d)

dependability

7.
  • Saving time by using office technology to speed up the work flow process

a)

efficiency

b)

relevance

c)

work ethic

d)

communication

8.

Employability Is used to describe the ​ (a)  work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain ​ (b)   and succeed in their chosen career​ ​ ​

Choose from the below words
positive
negative
habitual
advancement

employment

employment
9.
  • easily making changes to better meet business needs

a)

flexibility

b)

positivity

c)

collaboration

d)

initiative

10.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Prioritizing

Goal setting

Productivity

Performance

Collaboration

Reliability

Conflict resolution

Different view points

Time management
Teamwork
11.

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

a)

Interpersonal

b)

Time Management

c)

Organization

d)

Critical Thinking

12.

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

13.

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
14.

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

15.

True or false: Employability skills help you get a job and be successful in your job.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

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

17.

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

18.

What skill is EVIDENT in homework, group work, project-based tasks, and presentations?

a)

Applied Academic Skills

b)

Critical Thinking skills

c)

Interpersonal Skills

19.

Which of the following is NOT an employability skill?

Employability skills

a)

Ethical behavior

Ethical behavior

b)

Sales

Sales

c)

Communication

Communication

d)

Teamwork

Teamwork

20.

Which of the following is important when using technology?

Importance of technology

a)

Preparation

Preparation

b)

Ethical conduct

Ethical conduct

c)

Governance

Governance

d)

Credentialing

Credentialing

21.

True or False

Ethical behaviors are values or standards which direct the way individuals live.

Ethical Behaviors

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Ethical skills can be implemented through all of the following EXCEPT__?Ethics

a)

productivityProductivity

b)

reliabilityReliability

c)

dedicationDedication

d)

following the majorityMajority

23.

Time Management may NOT lead to which of the following?

Time Management

a)

Advanced degrees

Advanced degrees

b)

Better professional status

Better professional status

c)

Less stress in the workplace

Less stress in the workplace

d)

Greater productivity and efficiency

Greater productivity and efficiency

24.

Which of the following is NOT a problem-solving strategy?

Problem-solving strategies

a)

Brainstorming

Brainstorming

b)

Developing a process

Developing a process

c)

Anticipating problem

Anticipating problem

d)

Use of technology

Use of technology

25.

Academic preparation can be achieved through

Academic Preparation

a)

certifications

Certifications

b)

licensure

Licensure

c)

advanced degrees

Advanced Degrees

d)

all of the above

All of the Above

26.

Critical thinking can be implemented through all of the following EXCEPT___

Critical Thinking

a)

developing new innovative ideas

Innovative Ideas

b)

looking at conflict objectively

Conflict Objectively

c)

breaking new ground

Breaking Ground

d)

using the first thought which comes to mind

First Thought

27.

Jane is an active listener using body language to show she is interested in the conversation Jane listening

John does not seem to pay attention to the speaker and never proofreads his memos, e-mails or business letters for correct grammar, punctuation and spelling John not paying attention

Which of the two have better communication skills? Communication skills

a)

Jane Jane

b)

John John

c)

Both Both

d)

Neither Neither

28.

Critical thinking is ___?

Critical thinking

a)

Going with the first answer to cross your mind.

First answer

b)

Developing more ideas and making fewer mistakes.

More ideas

c)

Getting the highest test scores.

Test scores

d)

Searching for short term solutions.

Short term solutions

29.

Which of the following is an example of problem solving skills?

Problem Solving Skills

a)

anticipating problems

Anticipating Problems

b)

life-long learning

Life-long Learning

c)

dressing and grooming appropriately

Dressing and Grooming

d)

ethical use of technology

Ethical Use of Technology

30.

positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career

a)

Professionalism

b)

Effective Communication

c)

Employability

d)

Mannerisms

31.

specific style of behavior in the workplace

a)

Professionalism

b)

Mannerisms

c)

Employability

d)

Effective Communication

32.

style of speaking or behaving

a)

Professionalism

b)

Employability

c)

Ethical Behaviors

d)

Mannerisms

33.

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

a)

Critical Thinking

b)

Academic Preparation

c)

Ethical Behaviors

d)

Effective Communication

34.

requires gathering reliable information, assessing the information for answers and selecting a suitable solution based on the situation

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Teamwork

c)

Leadership

d)

Time Management

35.

working effectively and efficiently with others

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Teamwork

c)

Leadership

d)

Time Management

36.

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

a)

Teamwork

b)

Stress Management

c)

Problem Solving

d)

Leadership

37.

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

a)

Critical Thinking

b)

Problem Solving

c)

Time Management

d)

Stress Management

38.

ability to plan and execute control over the amount of time spent on specific activities to effectively accomplish goals in a timely manner

a)

Problem Solving

b)

Time Management

c)

Leadership

d)

Academic Preparation

39.

Time Management may NOT lead to which of the following?

a)

Better professional status

b)

Less stress in the workplace

c)

Greater productivity and efficiency

d)

Advanced degrees

40.

Which of the following is NOT a problem-solving strategy?

a)

Developing a process

b)

Use of technology

c)

Anticipating problems

d)

Brainstorming

41.

Taking the necessary actions without being instructed to do so

a)

Communication

b)

Reliability

c)

Initiative

d)

Teamwork

42.

This promotes trust by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations

a)

Initiative

b)

Organization and planning

c)

Leadership

d)

Reliability

43.

​ (a)   skills vary depending on the position, so learning quickly is attractive to employees.

Choose from the below words
Technology
Teamwork
Problem solving
Organization and planning
Learning
44.

​ (a)   helps you and your employer save time, effort, and money.

Choose from the below words
Organization and Planning
Teamwork
Problem solving
Technology
Learning
45.

​ (a)   makes you more employable because you can play an important role in troubleshooting issues.

Choose from the below words
Problem solving
Teamwork
Technology
Learning
Organization and planning
46.

showing up on time

a)

Resourceful

b)

Initiates

c)

Punctual

d)

Responsible

47.

Examples of good communication include the following...?

a)

listening and understanding

b)

SMART goals

c)

speaking clearly and directly

d)

being assertive

48.

C_ _ _U_I_A_ION is which employability skill?

a)

community

b)

collaboration

c)

communication

d)

conversation

49.

You have to have __________________ when speaking face to face.

a)

confidence

b)

nice make up

c)

good breath

d)

questions

50.

Problem Solving is about being able to find ________________ when faced with difficulties or set backs.

a)

help

b)

solutions

c)

humor

d)

complications