Vocabulary
What does employability skills mean?
(A) Skills you earn in school
(B) Skills that require a lot of time and effort
(C) Skills that employers are looking for in employees
(D) Skills that you are born with
(C) Skills that employers are looking for in employees!
What work readiness traits will I need to be successful in my career?
(A) To be at work on time and there
(B) To make sure I am focused on my work and job
(C) To have a good attitude and smile and be positive
(D) To make sure I am trying and doing my best and working hard at work
(E) All of the above
(E) All of the above!
What communication skill are you showing when you encourage and convince others?
(A) Teamwork
(B) Writing
(C) Listening
(D) Leadership
(D) Leadership
What is the two best ways to solve a problem?
(a) Brainstorm possible solutions.
(b) Set goals to solve the problem.
(c) Do nothing and continue with the problem.
Both A and B!
What two types of social media posts do you have to delete if you want to be portrayed as a online professional?
(A) Delete them all
(B) Delete embarrassing photos
(C) None
(D) Inappropriate photos
(E) Both B and D
(E) Both B and D!
What does diversity in people mean?
(A) Close mindedness
(B) Variety
(C) Similarity
(D) Openness to differences among people, cultures and perspectives
(D) Openness to differences among people, cultures and perspectives!
Jeremy's team needs to promote their business, all their ideas weren’t working. But Jeremy added a spin on it and made it look more fancy. They got more customers. What Employability Skill is Jeremy displaying?
What is Creativity ?
How is negotiation a part of communication? Pick all that apply.
(A) Because you are helping someone out
(B) Because you are talking it out with someone
(C) Because you are solving a problem
(D) Because you are discussing something out with the person
(E) All of above
(B) Because you are talking it out with someone and (D) Because you are discussing something out with the person!
What's a way to move past or resolve a problem?
(a) Talk directly to the person with who you have the problem with.
(b) Think about why this happen , and think about a solution.
(c) All of above.
(C) All of the above!
Fill in the blank
_____ is the primary way of contacting most people in an organization.
(a) Letters
(B) Memos
(C) Gmail
(D) Texting
(C) Gmail!
What does communication mean?
the act of exchanging information!
Why do you need communication skills in the workplace? Give a real work example.
So you can understand each other. For example: Tim’s boss needs some ideas for his new presentation. Tim has a good idea and uses his communication skills to sell his idea and get chosen to help.
Why is your tone and the way you act important when talking to your team? Pick all that apply.
(A) It is important because you could offend someone
(B) Because you have to be happy
(C) So you can get a promotion
(D) It will affect how people see you
(E) So people will like you
(A) It is important because you could offend someone and (D) It will affect how people see you!
Why do employers want employees that demonstrate problem solving?
(A) Modern businesses want people that are good at repetitive tasks and stamina
(B) Global Economy is having a information revolution and need people who are critical thinkers and problem solvers
(C) Employers need people that are good at multi-tasking and collaborating
(D) Businesses need people who have great work ethic.
(B) Global Economy is having a information revolution and need people who are critical thinkers and problem solvers!
What are some examples of professional etiquette?
(A) Shaking hands
(B) Responding to mail late
(C) Going on your phone
(D) Not talking to co-workers
(A) Shaking hands!
What does professional image mean?
Professional Image can be conveyed as professional by the way that you dress, the way you speak, the way you respond to others, and the way that others speak about you!
How will critical thinking and problem solving help me to locate, analyze and apply information relevant to my employment?
It will help you because problem solving will help solve problems effectively and efficiently and critical thinking will help you resolve arguments and and will also help you solve hard problems!
Why is communication important in the workplace?
(A) So you can talk to people
(B) So people will like that you are a helpful person when you help
(C) So you can understand and negotiate with others
(D) So you can help others
(E) So you’ll understand your co-workers
(F) So you can talk it out with workers when problem, solution, negotiating, etc.
C, E, and F!
Why is it important to solve a problem?
It is important to solve a problem to avoid community problems, workplace difficulties, arguments in your workplace, and you might get in trouble by your employer!
What isn't considered business casual?
(A) A button up shirt, slacks, and dress shoes
(B) A formal dress
(C) A formal suit
(D) Shorts and a T-shirt
(D) Shorts and a T-shirt!
What does interpersonal communication mean?
Communication between people!
How do I develop the ability to ask challenging questions that result in innovation?
You can develop that ability by communicating/negotiating with your team to find a new idea!
How can you resolve problems with team, show friendliness, and share ideas with people?
You can socialize with co-workers and start talking to show friendliness and you can negotiate with your coworkers or team to resolve problems and show teamwork to share ideas with people!
How do you solve a problem?
First you have to identify the problem, then brainstorm possible ideas. Next, analyze the possible outcomes from each solution. Finally, implement the solution you think is the best and if it isn't working well chose another solution from step number 2!
What do you need to know about yourself before you start finding professional job?
Your weakness and strengths!