Employability Skills 1
Employability skills can be defined as?
describe the positive work behaviors and personal qualities which make individuals more likely to gain employment and succeed in their chosen career
This stress management technique involves taking deep breaths to calm the mind and body. What is it?
What is deep breathing?
Good employability skills can help you get and keep a job.
TRUE/FALSE
TRUE
using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
effective communication
You are running late for work and you call your boss to give her a heads-up that you will be a few minutes late. This is an example of good
Communication
Wearing crop tops, short shorts, flipflops, and looking ungroomed are ____________ examples of professionalism
Bad/ unprofessional
Wearing a clean uniform to work every day is an example of which employability skill?
professionalism
This is a form of non verbal communication. Showing someone that you are engaged during a conversation. What is it called?
What is eye contact?
the ability to motivate people to accomplish a better result for an organization
What is leadership?
This overall skill can be developed in many ways including school activities, interactions within the community, working with others, hobbies and sports
What are employability skills?
anticipating or begin prepared for something to happen
What is problem solving?
This type of attire is typically required in a professional work environment. What is it called?
(What is Business attire? professionalism)
What is the primary benefit of creating a daily schedule?
What is managing your time (time management)
Listening to what is being said and speaking clearly and confidently at work.
What is communication?
−prioritizing
−setting goals
−avoiding procrastination
−productivity
The following are all forms of?
Time Management Skills
Crossing arms during a conversation is often perceived as this kind of non-verbal signal. What is it?
What is a defensive or closed posture?
The process of evaluating arguments and information quickly, solve problems creatively and identify mistakes with efficiency.
What is critical thinking?
Bob sits around at work all day while his two coworkers do all of the work. Which employability skill does Bob definitely not have?
Teamwork
This problem-solving method involves generating as many ideas as possible before evaluating them. What is it called?
What is brainstorming?
The practice of fully concentrating on the speaker, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully.
What is active listening? (effective communication)
Explain in details the professionalism difference between the two following career fields.
Lawyer vs. Teacher
Lawyer- uses firm and stern talk; usually doesn't try to have a close relationship, always dressed business ready.
Teacher- Wants to understand better and has a close relationship with students, talks in a more gentle way, more relaxed wardrobe.
Jane remains relevant to the point, seeks information as well as precision in information and is open-minded to new ideas. What skill is being used?
Jane is using critical thinking skills
The quality of this person involves them being honest, having strong moral principles, and having integrity.
What is leadership?
trying out all of the possible solutions and ruling out those which do not work
trial and error (what is problem solving skills)
Dan has to deal with an angry customer at work. Dan uses his past experience to help him figure out how to make the customer happy and resolve the issue. What employability skill did Dan use?
What is problem solving?