Work Readiness Assessment
Work Readiness Assessment
Work Readiness Assessment
responses. The facilitator’s ability to explain the purpose and use of the assessment is key in the
accuracy in measuring the participant’s skill level.
TEGL OVERVIEW:
world-of-work awareness
labor market knowledge B 1-5
occupational information B 1-5
values clarification
D
personal understanding
career planning B 1-5
decision making A3
job search techniques
resumes
interviews
A 5-14
applications
follow-up letters
survival/daily living skills such as
using the phone
telling time
shopping
B6
renting an apartment
opening a bank account
using public transportation
positive work habits
attitudes A 15
behaviors such as punctuality C6
regular attendance C5
presenting a neat appearance C7
getting along and working well with others C8
exhibiting good conduct C7
following instructions C9
completing tasks A4
accepting constructive criticism from supervisors and co- C 10
workers
showing initiative C 11
reliability C 12
assuming the responsibilities involved in maintaining a job C4
developing motivation C 13
adaptability C 14
obtaining effective coping and problem-solving skills C 15
acquiring an improved self image A2
This assessment has four sections: 15 multiple choice; 15 attitudes; 15 True/False and 5 scenarios.
A pre/post excel roster can be made to track summaries. Designed for 11 x 17 paper, folded once.
Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. This is not an exam, only an instrument to determine
the effectiveness of our program. You'll take a "Pre" before the program and a "Post" at the end of the
program. We value your comments and participation as we endeavor to best serve your needs. Thank you for
your time in completing this survey. Don't think about what you don't know…just look forward to all you're going
to be learning during this program!
Please raise your hand if you have questions about a statement. We appreciate your honesty and
responsibility during this evaluation.
Section A
___1. The best attitude I could have would be: ___9. My contact information should be located
a. lazy b. don’t care on my resume:
c. fearful d. positive a. at the bottom b. on the side
c. at the top d. on a separate piece of paper
___ 2. My self esteem is based on:
a. I don’t know b. my circumstances ___10. My "job objective" should:
c. my values e. my stress a. include high profile words b. be my key selling
point c. be very long d. have false statements
___3. Which item is not a good decision making
skill? ___11. My first job interviewing experience
a. fact finding d. brainstorming options probably will NOT include:
c. considering consequences b. closed mind a. salary requirements b. my weakness
c. my strengths d. the reason I want to work there
___4. Successfully completing a task would be
doing it to: ___12. A thank you letter following the interview
a. 100% b. 98% c. 96% d. 94% is:
a. a way to reinforce my interest b. an option
___5. "Dress to impress" for the job interview c. a form of flattery d. not needed
means:
a. wearing what I want to wear ___13. A cover letter with my resume should
b. dressing to look classy include:
c. doesn't matter d. looking professional a. salary requirements c. is not needed
b. the job I'm applying for d. all my experience
___6. What is the largest percentage way people
find jobs? ___14. If I have a good work ethic, it will do what
a. agencies b. informal networking in relation to my job?:
c. internet d. newspaper a. be evident b. not effect it
c. not be needed d. I don’t know
___7. What percentage of the job interview do
YOU control? a. 20% b. 40% c. 60% d. 80% ___15. What is one characteristic an employer
is looking for?
___8. A job application should: a. always late b. just enough to get by
a. be neat b. refer to my attached resume c. intelligence d. great attitude
c. be done in pencil d. have blanks left on it
5: done it already
4: doing it now
3: thinking about it
2: not interested
1: what’s this?
14. I know how to learn from mistakes, how to overcome them, and move on.
Section C
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Answer the following True or False (Remember, this is YOU – TODAY!)
3. I would work in a fast food environment like flipping burgers if I had to.
5. I can dress like I want since I'm not going to give in to "the man's" requirements.
6. My employer can trust and rely on me to work every day unless sick (fever).
8. I'll get along with my co-workers IF they get along with me.
9. I can do my job without doing all the details my supervisor tells me to do.
14. I adjust to changes very easily and welcome the challenges it brings.