Employment Skills Assessment
💼 Part 1: Job Application Skills
1. What information should you include on a job application? Check all that apply:
Your full name and contact details
Your work experience
Your favourite TV shows
Your education and qualifications
References from previous employers
2. When applying for a job, what is the best way to dress for an interview?
Casual clothes like jeans and a t-shirt
Clean, neat, and professional clothing
Your most expensive outfit
Whatever you feel like wearing that day
3. Fill in the blanks about job interviews:
You should arrive _______ minutes early for an interview. During the interview, make _______ contact and speak _______. Always bring a copy of your _______ with you.
🤝 Part 2: Workplace Communication
4. Match the workplace communication with the appropriate response:
1. "Good morning, how are you?"
2. "Can you help me with this task?"
3. "You did a great job today!"
4. "I need this finished by 3pm"
A. "Thank you, I appreciate that!"
B. "Of course, I'll get it done on time"
C. "Good morning, I'm well thank you"
D. "Yes, I'd be happy to help"
5. What should you do if you don't understand instructions from your supervisor?
Guess what they want and hope for the best
Ask questions to make sure you understand
Ignore the instructions
Ask a colleague to do it instead
⏰ Part 3: Time Management and Reliability
6. Your shift starts at 9:00am. What time should you aim to arrive at work?
9:00am exactly
8:50am (10 minutes early)
9:05am (5 minutes late is fine)
Anytime before 9:30am
7. What should you do if you're going to be late or absent from work? Check all that apply:
Call your supervisor as soon as possible
Explain the reason for being late/absent
Just show up when you can
Ask someone to cover your shift if possible
Send a text message to a colleague
8. Describe what being a "reliable employee" means:
💰 Part 4: Money and Workplace Math
9. If you earn $18.50 per hour and work 6 hours, how much will you earn before tax?
10. You work 25 hours per week at $17.00 per hour. Calculate your weekly pay:
11. Fill in the blanks about workplace money:
Your _______ is the amount you earn before tax is taken out. The money taken out for tax and other deductions is shown on your _______. The amount you actually receive is called your _______ pay.
🛡️ Part 5: Workplace Safety and Rights
12. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard at work?
Ignore it - it's not your responsibility
Report it to your supervisor immediately
Try to fix it yourself
Tell other workers to be careful
13. Which of these are your rights as an employee in New Zealand? Check all that apply:
Right to a safe workplace
Right to be paid at least minimum wage
Right to take breaks during your shift
Right to work overtime whenever you want
Right to be treated fairly and without discrimination
14. Draw or describe three things you might see that indicate workplace safety:
🎯 Part 6: Goal Setting and Career Planning
15. What type of job interests you most?
16. List three skills you have that would make you a good employee:
17. What steps can you take to improve your chances of getting a job? Check all that apply:
Practice interview skills
Learn new skills or get qualifications
Ask family and friends about job opportunities
Create a good CV/resume
Only apply for jobs that pay the most money
18. Describe one job goal you have for the next year:
