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WorksheetsWorkplace Readiness Skills Quiz
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following is a 'do' when creating a resume?
Use bright colors
List every job you've ever had
Use a professional format
Include personal hobbies
What is an important skill to have during a job interview?
Wear casual attire
Research the company beforehand
Speak as quickly as possible
Avoid eye contact
Which of the following is a 'don't' when applying for a job?
Follow up with the employer
Submit a complete application
Tailor your application to the job
Leave sections blank
What is a key aspect of workplace etiquette?
Ignoring emails
Arriving late
Taking long breaks
Using polite language
What should you do when reading a pay stub?
Throw it away
Share it with colleagues
Check for accuracy
Ignore the deductions
Which of the following are included in resume?
Hobbies, favourite food
Personal interest
Contact details, experience, qualification
None
What should you do before attending the job interview of a company?
a) Prepare well and be confident
b) Watching interview videos
c) Doing some research and knowing about the company & job profile
d) Taking our friends along with us for attending the interview
When preparing for an interview, what is the best way to understand the company's culture?
Guess based on the company's name
Read the company's website and recent news articles
Ask a friend who knows someone who might work there
Wait until the interview to ask about it
Which of the following is a key interview skill?
Speaking quickly to share as much information as possible
Listening carefully and responding thoughtfully to questions
Avoiding eye contact to show respect
Interrupting the interviewer to show enthusiasm
During an interview, if you couldn't hear or understand question what would say?
Hey! Could you repeat that? I haven't paid attention sorry!
Can you please repeat the question ❓
Speak clearly
I was lost. Repeat the question
What is a common mistake to avoid when writing a resume?
Using a professional email address
Including irrelevant personal information
Highlighting key achievements
Using clear and concise language
How can you demonstrate professionalism during a job interview?
Maintaining eye contact and listening actively
Wearing casual attire to be comfortable
Arriving late to show you're busy
Using slang to appear relatable
What is an effective way to follow up after a job interview?
Ignore the interviewer's contact details
Call the interviewer every day
Wait for the company to contact you
Send a thank-you email to the interviewer
How can you effectively prepare for common interview questions?
Memorize answers from online sources
Practice with a friend or in front of a mirror
Write down answers and read them during the interview
Ignore them and focus on technical skills
What is an important factor to consider when choosing professional attire for an interview?
Comfort over professionalism
Company culture and industry standards
Wearing the most expensive clothes you own
Choosing bright colors to stand out
What should you do BEFORE submitting a resume, letter of resignation, job application or any type of professional paperwork?
Use AI to write it
Which statement is a well written objective statement for a resume?
Detail-oriented high school student with 2 years of experience seeking to gain experience and growth at XYZ Company.
True or False? You should NEVER update your resume. Once you write it, it is done!
What do you start a description in a resume with?
Just a quick list
A paragraph
I did...
An ACTION verb
True or false? Managers will often judge your confidence, enthusiasm,
work ethic, and professionalism by your body language and appearance during an interview.
Who is the interviewer?
The person giving the interview
The person getting interviewed
Who is the interviewee?
The person giving the interview
You can significantly increase your chances of success with an interview and lower
your anxiety level by doing what?
Prepare and practice for the interview.
What should you wear to an interview?
When asked "do you have any questions for me?" during an interview, you should say no. True or False?
True
False
With the interview question, “Do you have any weaknesses,?” in which way
should you never respond?
True or false? In an interview, it is a good idea to ask how much the job pays.
False. It's inappropriate to discuss salary in an interview.
Should you leave any blanks on a job application?
If something does not apply to you on the job application you should put...
What should you bring with you to fill out a job application?
Resume, identification (ID), and references.
Can you use parents or family members as references?
What are some words that you can use when a job application states: "desired salary"?
negotiable, competitive, salary range, $X to $Y, open
What is the difference between getting laid off and fired?
Layoffs are often due to company needs, while firings are due to employee performance issues.
Writing a professional letter to leave the workplace is called a...
How much time should you give an employer when submitting your letter of resignation?
True or False: you should share all the wrongs that have happened to you in your letter or resignation.
True
Why is it important to review your pay stubs?
What are some ways you can get paid? Check all that apply
checks
Payroll cards
Direct deposit
When completing your taxes, what paperwork do you need to have from your employer?
What is a mandatory deduction that you may see on your pay stub?
State income tax withholding
What is a withholding on your pay stub that is NOT mandatory?
What does 401k stand for?
insurance
money
taxes
retirement plan
What is the best way to handle a conflict with a fellow coworker?
What is a type of conflict that you should immediately report to a manager or HR?
What does HR stand for?
