Grade 12 Career Readiness Assessment
This worksheet assesses Grade 12 students' understanding of essential career readiness skills, including resume building, interview techniques, and professional communication.
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Grade 12 Career Readiness Assessment
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This assessment covers key aspects of career readiness relevant for high school graduates.
1. Which of the following is the most crucial element to highlight in a resume for an entry-level position?
Extensive work experience
Relevant skills and transferable abilities
Personal hobbies and interests
High school GPA only
2. During a job interview, what is the best way to demonstrate active listening?
Interrupting to share your own experiences
Maintaining eye contact and nodding occasionally
Checking your phone silently
Staring blankly at the interviewer
3. A strong is essential for making a positive first impression on potential employers.
4. When writing a cover letter, it is important to tailor it to the specific and company.
5. Networking is not important for career advancement; only job applications matter.
True
False
6. It is acceptable to arrive late for a job interview as long as you have a good excuse.
True
False
Match each career readiness term with its definition.
7. Portfolio
a. A formal meeting to assess a candidate's suitability for a job.
8. Soft Skills
b. A collection of a person's work, often used to showcase skills and experience.
9. Interview
c. Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people.
10. Describe three ways to effectively prepare for a job interview.