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Navigating the Modern Job Market – Printable Activity

📘 Navigating the Modern Job Market

Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Activity

📋 40 Exercises · 4 Sections · Printable Version
Instructions: Read the text “Navigating the Modern Job Market” carefully before completing these exercises. All answers must be based on the information provided in the reading. Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided.
 
 
 
SECTION 1: TRUE OR FALSE 10 Exercises
Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Write T (True) or F (False) in the brackets based on the reading.
1. [  ] In the past, job applications were submitted digitally.
2. [  ] LinkedIn is mentioned as a professional social network.
3. [  ] Soft skills are more important than hard skills according to the text.
4. [  ] Adaptability means resisting change in the workplace.
5. [  ] Collaboration involves working alone to achieve goals.
6. [  ] Infographics use arrows to show trends in the market.
7. [  ] A red arrow (↓) indicates a growing demand in the market.
8. [  ] A professional biography should be written in the past tense.
9. [  ] Problem-solving is the ability to identify and solve difficulties independently.
10. [  ] The text mentions that technical skills (hard skills) change constantly.
SECTION 2: MULTIPLE CHOICE 10 Exercises
Instructions: Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) based on the reading. Circle your answer.
11. According to the text, how has the recruitment process changed?
A) It has become mostly digital
B) It has remained the same
C) It only uses paper resumes
Answer: ___
12. Which of the following is NOT a soft skill mentioned in the text?
A) Adaptability
B) Coding
C) Collaboration
Answer: ___
13. What does a green upward arrow (↑) represent in an infographic?
A) A declining trend
B) A growing demand or rising metric
C) An obsolete skill
Answer: ___
14. What is the purpose of a professional biography?
A) To list your hobbies
B) To summarize your career goals and strengths
C) To describe your family
Answer: ___
15. According to the text, which soft skill involves actively listening to others?
A) Adaptability
B) Problem-solving
C) Collaboration
Answer: ___
16. What should you check first when reading an infographic?
A) The title and source
B) The colors and design
C) The images at the bottom
Answer: ___
17. What does a pie chart help you identify in an infographic?
A) The dominant trends or largest percentages
B) The text descriptions
C) The author’s name
Answer: ___
18. Why are soft skills prioritized by HR departments?
A) Because technical systems change constantly
B) Because they are easier to teach
C) Because they require less training
Answer: ___
19. Which industry is NOT mentioned in the profile example?
A) Retail
B) Hospitality
C) Logistics
Answer: ___
20. What is the recommended tense for writing a professional biography?
A) Past tense
B) Present tense
C) Future tense
Answer: ___
SECTION 3: MATCHING 10 Exercises
Instructions: Match the term in Column A with its correct definition in Column B. Write the letter in the space provided.

COLUMN A – Terms

  • 21. Adaptability   ___
  • 22. Problem-solving   ___
  • 23. Collaboration   ___
  • 24. Hard Skills   ___
  • 25. Soft Skills   ___
  • 26. Infographic   ___
  • 27. Metadata   ___
  • 28. Professional Biography   ___
  • 29. Trend Vector   ___
  • 30. Value Proposition   ___

COLUMN B – Definitions

  • A) Technical abilities that show what you can do
  • B) Interpersonal competencies that show how you do it
  • C) The capacity to adjust to new conditions quickly
  • D) Actively listening to others and sharing tasks
  • E) A visual report used to communicate market trends
  • F) Information like title, source, and year of data
  • G) A short paragraph summarizing career goals and strengths
  • H) An arrow showing a rising or declining trend
  • I) The value you offer to an employer
  • J) The ability to identify and solve difficulties independently
SECTION 4: FILL IN THE BLANKS 10 Exercises
Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct word from the box below. Write the word in the blank space.
digital LinkedIn soft adaptability collaboration infographics percentages arrows present keywords
31. The recruitment process has become almost entirely ____________.  
32. Employers use professional social networks like ____________ to find candidates.  
33. ____________ skills show how you do your work, not just what you can do.  
34. The capacity to adjust to new conditions quickly is called ____________.  
35. Actively listening to others and sharing tasks is known as ____________.  
36. Labor market trends are often published as visual reports called ____________.  
37. When reading an infographic, look for the largest visual blocks or highest ____________.  
38. Green and red ____________ show growing or declining trends in infographics.  
39. A professional biography should be written in the ____________ tense.  
40. A professional profile should be optimized with ____________ to be found by recruiters.  
SECTION 5: PROFILE BUILDER WORKSHOP Practice
Instructions: Use the guide below to create your own professional profile. Fill in the blanks with your personal information.
📝 Fill-in-the-Blank Profile Guide
Read the choices below and complete your customized professional profile.
[ INSERT YOUR FULL NAME HERE ]
 
Example: Maria Gonzales
[ INSERT YOUR JOB TITLE OR AREA OF STUDY ]
 
Options: Gastronomy Student / Administration Technician / Logistics Assistant / General Studies Graduate
🔹 Section A: The Hook (Your Introduction)
 
Template: Motivated [ Area of Study/Profession ] with a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments. I specialize in combining my technical knowledge with a strong focus on [ Adaptability / Problem-solving / Collaboration ].
🔹 Section B: The Value Proposition (Your Strengths)
 
Template: Throughout my academic and practical training, I have developed solid skills in [ customer service / inventory management / team organization / digital tools ]. I am a responsible, detail-oriented person who thrives when facing new operational challenges.
🔹 Section C: The Objective (Your Goal)
 
Template: Currently looking for a professional opportunity in the [ Name of Industry, e.g., Hospitality / Retail / Logistics / Public Sector ] field. My goal is to contribute effectively to team objectives while expanding my practical expertise.
💡 Example of a Completed Profile:
Maria Gonzales
Administration Student

Motivated Administration Student with a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments. I specialize in combining my technical knowledge with a strong focus on Problem-solving. Throughout my academic and practical training, I have developed solid skills in team organization and digital tools. I am a responsible, detail-oriented person who thrives when facing new operational challenges. Currently looking for a professional opportunity in the Retail field. My goal is to contribute effectively to team objectives while expanding my practical expertise.
📊 Score & Grade
 
40
 
 
Passing Requirement: 60% (24/40 correct answers) · Grade 4.0 or higher
📘 Navigating the Modern Job Market 📚 EPJA – English Class 📋 Total: 40 Exercises