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Skills Employers Desire

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a skill we have discussed?

a)

Hard Skills

b)

Tough Skills

c)

Soft Skills

d)

Transferable Skills

2.

________ skills are skills that enable a person to interact with others and perform a task well.

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Transferable

3.

________ skills are specific skills related to a task, subject, or situation.

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Transferable

4.

________ skills are any skill that can easily be transferred from one job to the next.

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Transferable

5.

_______ skills are more easily taught on the job to those willing to learn.

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Transferable

6.

______ skills take a long time to learn and develop.

a)

Hard

b)

Soft

c)

Transferable

7.

Employers prefer you to have which of the following types of skill?

a)

Hard Skills

b)

Soft Skills

c)

Transferable Skills

8.

Communication is an example of a _______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

9.

Computer programming is an example of a _________.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

10.

Leadership is an example of a __________.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

11.

Using a cash register is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

12.

Typing on a computer is an example of a ________.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

13.

Carpentry is an example of ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

14.

Being dependable is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

15.

Speaking a different language is a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

16.

Taking accountability is an example of ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

17.

Being a team player is an example of a _______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

18.

Adaptability is an example of a _______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

19.

Time management is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

20.

Proficient using Microsoft office is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

21.

Having a positive attitude is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

22.

Video production is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

23.

Collaboration is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

24.

Using a hammer is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

25.

Designing clothes is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

26.

Painting is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

27.

Enthusiasm is an example of _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

28.

Plumbing is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

29.

A strong work ethic is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

30.

Marketing a product is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

31.

Strong customer service skills are an example of _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

32.

Soft skills are easily measured and observed.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Hard skills are more easily identify, observed and, measured than soft skills.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

A strong work ethic and communication skills are considered hard skills.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Critical thinking is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

36.

Driving a forklift is an example of a ______.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

37.

Using a mop is an example of a _____.

a)

hard skill

b)

soft skill

38.

Computer programing and driving are considered soft skills.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The five most important skills that employers look for in an employee are all soft skills.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

When an employee works on something without being told they have _____.

a)

adaptable

b)

initiative

c)

employable

d)

strong work ethic