Deck 6: Employability Skills

Question 1

Prospective employees often do not realize that the first interview takes place:

A) After the application is turned in
B) During the question and answer period
C) When the application is obtained
D) With the person who makes the hiring decision
E) All of the above

Answer 1

When the application is obtained

Question 2

The goal of organizational development is to:

A) Ensure organization in the workplace
B) Increase worker satisfaction
C) Lead to increased productivity
D) Lead to increased quality
E) b, c, and d

Answer 2

b, c, and d

Question 3

When leaving a job, an employee should give:

A) 1 week's notice
B) 2 weeks' notice
C) 3 weeks' notice
D) 1 month's notice
E) 2 months' notice

Answer 3

2 weeks' notice

Question 4

_________________________ refers to the training and courses completed after the health care worker begins to practice.

Question 5

The personal data sheet or _________________________ provides additional information that is not found on the application.

Question 6

Career choices should include consideration of:

A) Advancement opportunity
B) Location
C) Fairness of policies
D) Security
E) All of the above

Question 7

A personal _________________________ is a tool that can be used for planning a budget.

Question 8

Autocratic leadership style demonstrates which of the following qualities?

A) Shared decision making
B) All decisions are made by the leader
C) Responsibility of decisions is given to others
D) Role modeling
E) Diffuse decision making

Question 9

____________________ procedure is a set of rules for conducting a meeting in an organized and efficient manner.

Question 10

Many prospective employees do not recognize that the _________________________ occurs when the application is obtained from the receptionist.

Question 11

Net income is:

A) The money that remains after the bills have been paid
B) The money that appears in the check after deductions
C) The total amount of money earned
D) The money allotted for a budget
E) The money that appears after Social Security is withheld

Question 12

An effective group must be ____________________ in the methods used to meet goals.

Question 13

____________________ is a retirement fund that was established to provide funds for the disabled, elderly, and unemployed.

Question 14

The time needed to give notice ____________________ depends on the job's level of responsibility.

Question 15

Student organizations can:

A) Gain a potential health care worker a higher salary
B) Help a potential health care worker network with others
C) Help with training requirements
D) Show a potential health care worker the reality of the job
E) None of the above

Question 16

Some types of ____________________ include health, life, unemployment, personal property, automobile, and workers' compensation.

Question 17

Health care workers need _________________________ to provide better care.

Question 18

Democratic leadership style demonstrates which of the following qualities?

A) Promotion of participation and joint decision making
B) Diffuse decision making
C) Shared decision making
D) Role modeling
E) All of the above

Question 19

When completing an application, a prospective employee should:

A) Print or type accurately and neatly
B) Have someone review the application before submitting it
C) Account for periods of time of not working in a positive manner
D) Answer the question of salary as "open" if the amount is not known
E) All of the above

Question 20

Indirect taxes include:

A) Social Security taxes
B) Federal taxes
C) Gasoline, cigarette, and liquor taxes
D) Property taxes
E) All of the above

Question 21

What are two national organizations that may be a part of a health careers program?

Question 22

Match the numbered word below with the best definition.
a.Shows the relationships among and the roles of members
b.A summary of projected income and expenses
c.Occurring by chance; minor
d.A contribution to the support of government; a fee or dues of an organization to pay its expenses
e.A list of things to be done or considered; a program of work
f.A brief summary of professional and work experience
g.To suspend a session, either permanently or until another time
h.A proposal for action
i.Energy or aptitude for action; enterprise
j.To discuss a question
1.Adjourn
2.Agenda
3.Budget
4.Debate
5.Incidental
6.Motion
7.Initiative
8.Résumé
9.Tax
10.Organizational chart

Question 23

What are some potential interview questions?

Question 24

What is the purpose of an agenda?

Question 25

Explain the importance of career planning.What element should a person consider when choosing a career?

Question 26

Most people who lose a job after being hired do so because of attitude rather than ability to do the job.Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How can a person who has the skills to do a job lose it because of attitude?

Question 27

What are the goals of student organizations?

Question 28

What is the point of parliamentary procedure?

Question 29

What are some items that may be deducted from the paycheck?

Question 30

Investigate employment opportunities for health care workers in your area.What methods might you use when searching for health care positions?

Question 31

What steps should be taken in preparing a letter of application?

Question 32

If a person is fired from a job, how should he or she account for the experience when seeking new employment?

Question 33

Why might an agenda be important when holding a meeting? Explain what may ensue when a meeting is called without an agenda.

Question 34

Write a paragraph explaining the benefits and drawbacks of an autocratic leadership style.

Question 35

Research the state, county, and city taxes in your area.What percentage of your paycheck will be dedicated to taxes?

Question 36

List four reasons why it is important to develop a personal portfolio.

Question 37

What are some questions an interviewee might ask?

Question 38

List some favorable characteristics of a health care worker.

Question 39

Termination from a job can come from the employer or the employee.Compare and contrast the reasons why each may request termination.

Question 41

What are some resources available to those searching for job opportunities?