Fill in missing terms – skills, ability, knowledge: |
In general, to understand these terms it is helpful to introduce and describe them at the very beginning. 1.________ can be defined as observable competencies, 2.________ as a competence to perform an observable behaviour and 3.________ as a body of information one possesses.
Fill in missing words. The first letters are there to help you: |
A successful candidate for a particular position should incorporate all relevant information into his application. If you are wondering what the relevant information is about, be certain that 1. e________ is no longer the only relevant criterion for the positions. What is one of the most important criteria at present for employers, when searching for new employees, is 2. e_________ and 3. s_____ s______.
Put the verbs from the box into the gaps in an appropriate form: |
perform carry possess call become demonstrate transfer |
Soft skills 1.________ as important as hard skills these days for all job seekers as they indicate how the person 2.________. Job experience is essential for each candidate, it not only tells the potential employer where the person was employed but, more importantly, it 3.________ both the skills and abilities the employee 4.________ in combination with their motivation.
These soft skills are easily transferable and thus give an authentic picture of what qualities the person can 5.________ into the new position. Soft skills are for that reason also 6.________ transferable skills as they are competencies which can 7.________ over from one activity to another.
Fill in missing letters in the list of the most common soft skills: |
The most common soft skills a company is in general searching for are:
1. S_ _ o_ _ _ _ _ k _th_ cs
2. _os_ ti _e a_ _ i_u_e
3. Go_ _ _ _mm_ _ _ _ _ _ ion skills
4. _i_e m_n_g_m_nt abilities
5. Pro_ _ _ m -sol_ _ _g skills
6. Acting as a _ea_ _ _ay_ _
7. S_l_-_ _ n_ _d_ _c_
8. Ability to _cc_ p _ and l_ _ _ n from c_ _t_ _i_m
9. F_ _ x _ _ility/a_ _ p _ _ _ility
10. Working well under _ _ ess _ _ _
Solve the puzzle to create more skills. The first letters are in capitals: |
Among other skills that are positively valued are:
1. tttAeionn to details
2. aCcghino people
3. Creating a positive work environment
4. eiiocDns making
5. aDeeggilnt tasks
6. Handling complaints
7. Being a leader
8. Meeting aDendiles
9. Motivating people
10. goNanitiget
11. sibileRonsityp
Think of any synonyms to the following words taken from the text below: |
CV = 1.__________
responsibility = 2.__________
receive = 3.__________
attend = 4.__________
Abilities as a part of your CV will demonstrate your competence and responsibility; they will exhibit your intelligence and indicate self motivation. Also they might cover profit oriented thinking, reinforce skills and abilities, they might show attention to details and show your leadership ability.
Concerning your education, mention the highest degree you have received and education that is relevant for the job for which you are applying. These are definitely university degree(s), language or any other certificates, seminars you attended or courses you undertook. Seminars or courses that you attended and are important for the application will show that you are still working on your development and that you are willing to develop your qualification.
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CORRECT ANSWERS:Fill in missing terms: Fill in missing words: Put the verbs into the gaps in an appropriate form: Fill in missing letters: Solve the puzzle: Synonyms: |
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