WorksheetsJob Skills and Employability Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are some examples of job specific skills?
Programming, patient care
Gardening, painting
Singing, dancing
Cooking, driving
Why are job specific skills important for employability?
They demonstrate the ability to perform specific tasks required for a particular job.
They are not important at all
They only benefit the employer, not the employee
They can be easily learned on the job without prior experience
What are the differences between hard skills and soft skills?
Hard skills are subjective, while soft skills are objective.
Hard skills are intangible, while soft skills are tangible.
Hard skills are related to personality, while soft skills are related to specific tasks.
Hard skills are specific and measurable, while soft skills are personal attributes.
Give an example of a job specific skill required for a specific profession (e.g. coding for a software developer)
Graphic design for a visual designer
Data analysis for a chef
Heavy lifting for a graphic designer
Public speaking for a librarian
How can job specific skills be highlighted in a job application or resume?
Highlight them in the education section
Include them in the skills section, provide specific examples, and tailor the language to match the job description
Include them in the hobbies section
Use a generic cover letter for all job applications
What are some ways to continuously improve job specific skills?
Watching TV shows
Avoiding any form of training or development
Taking relevant courses, attending workshops, seeking mentorship, practicing regularly, and staying updated with industry trends.
Ignoring feedback from colleagues
How can job specific skills contribute to career advancement?
By causing individuals to be overlooked for promotions.
By making individuals more qualified for higher level positions within their field.
By leading to stagnation in career growth.
By making individuals less qualified for higher level positions within their field.
What are some common job specific skills that employers look for?
Cooking skills, gardening skills, painting skills, singing skills
Driving skills, swimming skills, cycling skills, hiking skills
Math skills, science skills, history skills, literature skills
Technical skills, communication skills, problem-solving skills, teamwork
How can job specific skills be utilized in a team setting?
By working independently and not relying on others
By keeping knowledge and expertise to oneself
By sharing knowledge and expertise, collaborating on projects, and leveraging individual strengths to achieve common goals.
By competing with team members instead of collaborating
Match the job with the skills.
Delivery Driver
Driving License
Ability to follow recipes
Customer service skills
Teamwork skills
Time management
Match the skills with the job.
Junior Chef or Kitchen Assistant
Ability to follow recipes
Teamwork
Knowledge of power tools
Sales skills
Basic cooking skills
Match the job to the skills
Graphic Design Assistant
Attention to detail
Knowledge of graphic design software
Attention to hygiene.
Manual dexterity
Creativity
Match the job with the skills
Personal Trainer
Motivational skills
Knowledge of plants and landscaping tools
Knowledge of fitness principals
Knowledge of sport equipment
Sales skills
