WorksheetsEmployment Preparation III Study Guide — Extracted Questions
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Knowledge of who you are as a person.
Self Awareness
Self Determination
Self-Assessment
Self-Confidence
Ability
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Is when a person has total control over their life.
Self Determination
Flexibility
Empathy
Respect
Conflict
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Person who looks after you making sure you are doing your job as required.
Job Coach
Quick Learner
Portfolio
Career Groups
Nurture
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Program designed to help students prepare for work after high school.
Cooperative Education
Training station
Career Groups
Self-Assessment
Value
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Assessment to find out your strengths and weaknesses.
Self-Assessment
Competency
Ability
Promptness
Adaptable
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition When you are able to do something well.
Competency
Ability
Self-Confidence
Value
Respect
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Feeling good about yourself and believing in yourself.
Self-Confidence
Empathy
Respect
Value
Conflict
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Talent and strength in a particular area.
Ability
Competency
Quick Learner
Adaptable
Promptness
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Tool that contains several documents about yourself and your achievements.
Portfolio
Career Groups
Body Language
Self Awareness
Nurture
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Includes several related career groups.
Career Groups
Cooperative Education
Training station
Value
Respect
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Willingness to change or compromise.
Flexibility
Adaptable
Promptness
Conflict
Self Determination
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Able to adjust to new conditions.
Adaptable
Flexibility
Quick Learner
Career Groups
Empathy
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition A person who learns fast.
Quick Learner
Job Coach
Self Awareness
Value
Respect
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Doing things on time.
Promptness
Flexibility
Conflict
Empathy
Body Language
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition A person’s principles or standards of behavior.
Value
Respect
Self Awareness
Career Groups
Nurture
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Communication without using words.
Body Language
Promptness
Conflict
Empathy
Self-Assessment
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Treat differently based on something other than an individual’s worth.
Discriminate
Respect
Value
Nurture
Cooperative Education
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Identifying and trying to understand someone else’s feelings.
Empathy
Self Awareness
Respect
Conflict
Nurture
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Helping someone or something grow or develop.
Nurture
Career Groups
Promptness
Ability
Quick Learner
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition Disagreement between two or more people who have different ideas.
Conflict
Value
Respect
Self Determination
Body Language
Define the following vocabulary words: Which word matches the definition A positive feeling or action that shows regards to someone else.
Respect
Empathy
Self Awareness
Discriminate
Conflict
What is Cooperative Education?
A program that helps and prepares students for work
A personal journal of achievements
A test that measures academic skills
A meeting between student and employer
What is a training station?
Place where you work to learn new skills while earning money
A classroom used for lectures
A storage room for tools
A computer lab in school
Name the people who are in the 3-way relationship in the Cooperative Education program.
You, the employer, and the Cooperative Education Coordinator
Teacher, parent, and student
Principal, counselor, and teacher
Employer, customer, and manager
What are interest surveys?
Surveys that ask questions about a wide variety of activities dealing with jobs and careers
Forms used to enroll in classes
Quizzes to test math skills
Surveys about cafeteria food preferences
What can an interest assessment help you with?
Help identify careers that match your interests
Measure physical fitness
Choose courses based on scheduling only
Select extracurricular clubs
What is a short-term goal? Give an example.
A goal you can reach in an hour, day, week, or 3 months; saving money for NBA Basketball tickets in 2 months
A goal you can reach in a year or more; buying a house in 5 years
An immediate task due today; finishing homework tonight
A lifelong aspiration; becoming a famous artist
What is a long-term goal? Give an example.
A goal you can reach in a year or more; saving $5000 to buy a used car in the next 3 years
A goal you can reach in a week; completing a small project
A daily routine; exercising this morning
A semester plan; passing one class
What is the difference between a skill and competency?
A skill is something you can do because you have practiced it; a competency is when you are able to do something well
A skill is knowledge from books; competency is only physical ability
A skill is teamwork; competency is leadership
A skill is innate talent; competency is learned later
What are the 4C’s of the 21st Century?
Collaboration, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Communication
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Science
Planning, Organizing, Directing, Controlling
Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness
What are critical thinking skills?
The practice of solving problems and working through them
The ability to memorize facts quickly
Skills for public speaking only
Physical coordination skills
What is collaboration? The practice of working with others to achieve a common goal. How do we use it in the workplace?
Working with others on a job to make sure the job is getting done right
Working alone without feedback
Competing with coworkers to win prizes
Avoiding communication to stay focused
What is the easiest skill to practice and is the hardest one to master?
Critical Thinking Skills
Public speaking
Time management
Typing speed
Why do you need the 4C’s?
To be able to succeed in school, workplace, and in society
To pass standardized tests only
To qualify for sports teams
To meet attendance requirements
Name 3 characteristics of the 21st Century.
Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking, Communication, and problem solving
Industrialization, isolation, and tradition
Farming, craftsmanship, and barter
Art appreciation, poetry, and painting
Why do you need to function in society?
Because you need to understand that you are a part of it
Because grades depend on it
Because employers require it
Because it replaces personal goals
When it comes to social expectations, what three things do you need to be able to do?
Ask for help, how to disagree with others, and how to work together
Avoid teamwork, stay silent, and agree with everyone
Speak loudly, dress formally, and arrive early
Compete constantly, question authority, and take charge
What are the 4 Social Cues?
Facial Expressions, Body Language, Voice, Pitch, and Tone, Physical Space and Boundaries
Eye color, clothing style, height, and weight
Text messages, emails, phone calls, and letters
Names, ages, grades, and addresses
Why are social cues important?
They help us understand how someone is feeling without them having to say anything
They replace verbal communication entirely
They make conversations longer
They determine academic grades
Give an example of a social cue that a person might be doing.
Arms crossed or a frown on the face indicating upset, or someone stands too close invading your personal space
Singing a song to a group
Writing a report quietly
Wearing a school uniform
When we learn about social cues this helps (a) the world around us.
Why do we need to know strengths in others?
They can appreciate the differences between people and build relationships and foster positive interactions
So we can compare grades more easily
To assign chores efficiently
To decide who should lead every task
Why do we need to understand empathy?
It allows us to see things from another person’s perspective and feel compassion for them
It ensures others agree with us
It prevents any disagreements
It teaches financial planning
Name two things that are considered your identity.
Culture, Language, Traditions, Family, Gender, Faith and Religion, physical health
Height and shoe size only
Favorite color and hobby only
Birthdate and locker number
Name 2 benefits of self-awareness.
Understand and value own self better; Able to identify and regulate emotions; Able to express needs and desires; take responsibility of own actions and emotions
Run faster and lift heavier weights
Memorize facts without context
Avoid any feedback from others
What does practicing self-awareness aid?
Meditation and mindfulness conversations with friends and therapy
Only physical exercise routines
Solving math equations
Writing resumes
What is emotional mastery?
Perceiving multiple layers of meaning in the negative space of life
Ignoring feelings until they disappear
Expressing emotions loudly every time
Avoiding any reflection on experiences
Can you think your emotions away?
No
Yes, always
Only with group support
Only during holidays
How can we accept our emotions?
By practicing mindfulness to notice your feelings without judgement; show self-compassion
By denying feelings completely
By blaming others for emotions
By keeping feelings secret forever
What are 3 benefits of social awareness in the workplace?
To improve communication; build stronger relationships; effective collaboration; better conflict resolution; and to enhance leadership
To increase competition among coworkers
To reduce the need for supervision
To limit innovation and change
What does understanding others' viewpoints mean?
Making an effort to see things from other’s perspective
Making sure others adopt your perspective
Avoiding discussion to prevent conflict
Focusing only on your own goals
What does it mean to have active listening skills?
Paying close attention to what others are saying without interruptions or judging
Speaking more loudly so your point is heard
Waiting to talk until others finish while planning your response
Taking notes while ignoring the speaker’s emotional tone
When you are in a supportive environment, what does this mean?
You feel physically and emotionally safe, valued, and accepted
You are under constant pressure to outperform others
You are monitored closely with little trust or autonomy
You are given high expectations with minimal feedback or care
List 2 problem-solving skills.
Ability to make sound decisions and solve problems
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize
Ability to think critically and creatively
Memorizing facts without analysis
Avoiding collaboration to work alone
