2.3 Employability Skills

Question 1

If executed purposefully reflection is significant when directed by goals

Answer 1

True

Question 2

What are the two ways to reflect purposefully?

Answer 2

You need to begin with goal setting which is concerned with where you want to go then think about planning which is linked to how you get there and finally reflect on where you are at the moment.

Question 3

Employability skills are transferrable skills that an employer believes will equip a person to carry out their job to a level that would benefit the organisation.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Define Portfolio

Answer 4

Compilation of materials that showcase a person’s skills, education, qualifications training and experiences.

Question 5

Define Independence in learning

Answer 5

To independently manage, direct and make decisions about your career and future, you need to develop behaviour and attitudes that support learning.

Question 6

Define Organizational skills

Answer 6

Capable of planning work and monitoring progress to meet deadline and targets. Being organised and systematic

Question 7

Define time management

Answer 7

The major issues with time management are planning, procrastination and spending excessive time on tasks.

Question 8

What does balancing time achieve?

Answer 8

• Balance your studies work, family and social life
• Know your priorities
• Make time for the important things in your life
• Get your studies or work handed in on time

Question 9

Define team working

Answer 9

Working together with others with different abilities and backgrounds to accomplish an activity or task.

Question 10

Define negotiation skills

Answer 10

Accepting other people’s feelings while putting forward your own requirements in a professional manner, to achieve a positive outcome for everyone involved.

Question 11

Define communication and interpersonal skills

Answer 11

Explaining yourself when communicating in writing or speaking in a clear and concise manner. Responding to people by listening to their point of view and acting upon key information and instructions.

Question 12

Define using initiative and being self-motivated

Answer 12

Showing a strong independent personal drive to act on a situation without waiting to be told what to do, if appropriate. Expressing new ideas of your own

Question 13

Define stimulation

Answer 13

To encourage something make it develop or become more active.

Question 14

Define resolve

Answer 14

Strong determination to do something

Question 15

Define Pomodoro timer

Answer 15

A timer management tool that gives you a prescribed interval of 25 minutes of work followed by a 5-minute break

Question 16

Define conflict

Answer 16

A disagreement between individuals or groups about beliefs or actions.

Question 17

Define transferable skills

Answer 17

An ability or expertise which may be used in a variety of roles or occupations.