CHAPTER 7 Flashcards

1
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Employability Skills Framework

The thoughtful
integration of
academic
knowledge and
technical skills,
put to practical
use in the
workplace.

A. Applied Knowledge
B. Effective Relationships
C. Workplace Skills

A

A. Applied Knowledge

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Employability Skills Framework

The skills that enable
individuals to interact
effectively with
clients, coworkers,
and supervisors

A. Applied Knowledge
B. Effective Relationships
C. Workplace Skills

A

B. Effective Relationships

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Employability Skills Framework

The skills employees
need to successfully
perform work tasks.

A. Applied Knowledge
B. Effective Relationships
C. Workplace Skills

A

C. Workplace Skills

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(2) Effective Relationships

A
  1. Interpersonal Skills
  2. Personal Qualities
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  1. Interpersonal Skills
  2. Personal Qualities

• Understands teamwork and works
with others
• Responds to customer needs
• Exercises leadership
• Negotiates to resolve conflicts
• Respects individual differences
• Demonstrates responsibility
and self-discipline
• Adapts and shows flexibility
• Works independently
• Demonstrates a willingness to
learn
• Demonstrates integrity
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Takes initiative
• Displays positive attitude and
sense of self-worth
• Takes responsibility for
professional growth

A

• Understands teamwork and works
with others
• Responds to customer needs
• Exercises leadership
• Negotiates to resolve conflicts
• Respects individual differences
• Demonstrates responsibility
and self-discipline
• Adapts and shows flexibility
• Works independently
• Demonstrates a willingness to
learn
• Demonstrates integrity
• Demonstrates professionalism
• Takes initiative
• Displays positive attitude and
sense of self-worth
• Takes responsibility for
professional growth

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(5) Workplace Skills

A
  1. Resource Management
  2. Information Use
  3. Communication Skills
  4. Systems Thinking
  5. Technology Use
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Workplace Skills
-(4) Resource Management -

A

• Manages time
• Manages money
• Manages materials
• Manages personnel

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Workplace Skills
-(5) Information Use -

A

• Locates information
• Organizes
information
• Uses information
• Analyzes information
• Communicates
information

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Workplace Skills
-(5) Communication Skills -

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• Communicates verbally
• Listens actively
• Comprehends written material
• Conveys information in writing
• Observes carefully

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Workplace Skills
-(3) Systems Thinking -

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• Understands and uses systems
• Monitors systems
• Improves systems

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Workplace Skills
-(1) Technology Use-

A

• Understands and
uses technology

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Applied Knowledge
(4) Applied Academic Skills

A

• Uses reading skills
• Uses writing skills
• Uses mathematical
strategies and
procedures
• Uses scientific principles
and procedures

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13
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Applied Knowledge
(6) Critical Thinking Skills

A

Thinks critically
• Thinks creatively
• Makes sound decisions
• Solves problems
• Reasons
• Plans and organizes

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14
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Employability Skills Framework

A

(1) Employability
(2)
A. Applied Knowledge
B. Workplace Skills
C. Effective Relationships

(3)
A. - Applied Academic Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
B. - Resource Management
- Information Use
- Communication Use
- Systems Thinking
- Technology Use
C. - Personal Qualities
- Interpersonal Skills

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15
Q

PART II: RESUME
BUILDING

Your RESUME is one of your
FIRST IMPRESSIONS with a
potential EMPLOYER

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

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16
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PART II: RESUME
BUILDING

Your RESUME is one of your
FIRST IMPRESSIONS with a
potential EMPLOYER

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

17
Q

Note:

A resume
should reflect
more than
just work
experience.

A

NOTED

18
Q

Is a short account (usually 1-2
pages) of your Experience,
Qualifications, and Achievements

A

RESUME

19
Q

Its goal is to capture the reader’s
interest and to get you an interview
call

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

20
Q

Its goal is to capture the reader’s
interest and to get you an interview
call

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

21
Q

Most resumes only get 20-30 second
scan by the reader.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

22
Q

It must have enough IMPACT to grab
the attention of the prospective
employer.

TRUE OR FALSE

A

TRUE

23
Q

TWO MAIN TYPES OF RESUMES

A
  1. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
  2. FUNCTIONAL RESUME
24
Q

May list number of years experience in a function

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

25
Q

It is the MOST common type of resume.

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

26
Q

It lists company names, titles and job dates at the bottom.

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

27
Q

It identifies work accomplishments and skills connected to
each job.

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

28
Q

Focuses on jobseeker’s knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

29
Q

Easier to prepare and is generally successful

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME

30
Q

Uses career profile in lieu of objective

A. CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

A

B. FUNCTIONAL RESUME

31
Q

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUM
● Your objective/ summary is the same or similar to
recent experience.

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

A. ADVANTAGES

32
Q

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUM
-Doesn’t allow flexibility to change objective to
something different from your experience.

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

B. DISADVANTAGE

33
Q

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
● It is easy to follow

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

A. ADVANTAGES

34
Q

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUM
-Doesn’t hide flaws in the work history, such as job
changing or ‘spotty’ work history.

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

B. DISADVANTAGE

35
Q

CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
● Work history shows progression

A. ADVANTAGES
B. DISADVANTAGE

A

A. ADVANTAGES