Which term describes having and using your life skills and abilities to be hired and stay hired?

• A. Employability
• B. Career Development
• C. Positive Attitude
• D. Communication

Answer: (A)

Employability describes your overall readiness to enter the workforce and keep a job by applying a broad set of life skills and work-ready abilities. It isn’t just one skill, but the combination of reliability, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, time management, and a proactive willingness to learn. When you demonstrate these attributes—showing up on time, doing quality work, collaborating well with others, handling feedback, and continuing to grow—you’re more likely to be hired and to stay employed. While communication and a positive attitude are important parts of employability, they’re components of the larger capability that employers look for to hire and retain workers. Career development, by contrast, is more about planning long-term growth, whereas employability focuses on immediate readiness to work and maintain a job.