Employability Skills Assessment

What is time management?

• Time management is the process of randomly allocating time to tasks without any planning.

• Time management is the act of multitasking and trying to do as many things as possible simultaneously.

• Time management involves procrastinating and delaying tasks until the last minute.

• Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Why is goal setting important in self-management?

• Goal setting leads to confusion and lack of focus in self-management.

• Having goals restricts personal growth and development in self-management.

• Goal setting provides direction, motivation, and a clear roadmap for achieving desired outcomes in self-management.

• Setting goals is a waste of time and effort in self-management.

How can you prioritize tasks effectively?

• Use the random number generator to pick tasks

• Use the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks based on urgency and importance.

• Ask a magic eight ball for task priorities

• Sort tasks alphabetically

Explain the concept of task delegation.

• Task delegation involves micromanaging every aspect of a task.

• Task delegation involves assigning tasks to individuals with the necessary skills and resources to complete them effectively.

• Task delegation is about randomly assigning tasks without considering skills or resources.

• Task delegation means avoiding responsibility for completing tasks.

What are some strategies for stress management?

• Eating junk food

• Isolating oneself

• Ignoring problems

• Deep breathing exercises, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, healthy diet, time management, relaxation techniques, seeking social support, setting boundaries

How can you create a daily schedule to manage your time effectively?

• Avoid breaks to save time

• Randomly pick tasks

• List tasks, prioritize, allocate time slots, include breaks, use tools for organization, review and adjust regularly

• Never review or adjust the schedule

What are the benefits of setting SMART goals?

• Setting SMART goals leads to confusion and wasted effort

• SMART goals decrease productivity and resource utilization

• SMART goals reduce the chances of achieving desired outcomes

• Setting SMART goals helps individuals clarify their ideas, focus their efforts, use time and resources productively, and increase the chances of achieving what they want.

When should you delegate tasks to others?

• Delegate tasks only when you have nothing else to do

• Delegate tasks to show that you are not capable of handling them

• Delegate tasks randomly without considering expertise or workload

• Delegate tasks to others when they are not within your core competencies, when you have too many tasks to handle effectively, or when others have more expertise or resources to complete the tasks efficiently.

How can you avoid procrastination when prioritizing tasks?

• Watching TV instead of working

• Ignoring deadlines and responsibilities

• Constantly changing priorities without completing tasks

• Avoid procrastination by breaking down tasks, setting deadlines, eliminating distractions, using tools, and practicing self-discipline.

What are some relaxation techniques for stress relief?

• Eating junk food

• Checking work emails constantly

• Watching horror movies

• Deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness meditation, yoga, spending time in nature, listening to music, engaging in hobbies or activities you enjoy