Welcome to Mosaic‘s feature on bespoke psychometric test design with specialist contributions from School entrance tests and Rob Williams Assessment, Careers needing English Skills.
Our Careers needing English Skills
Catering
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Discussing ideas for a cake recipe
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Making a complaint about a delivery
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Making contributions as part of a team
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Writing a professional response to a complaint
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Responding to a customer’s request and checking spelling
Childcare
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Identifying main points and ideas in a text
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Using specialist words and expressing opinions with evidence
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Writing a letter using emotive language, direct address and repetition
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Using headings, bullet points and making the text flow
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Using modal verbs and giving information clearly
Construction
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Asking questions, reading an invoice and making notes
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Using speaking and note-taking skills to help communication
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Following a task list and building rapport with a client
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Working from a written specification
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Planning, writing and proofreading a quotation
Engineering
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Looking for the main points in a text and writing in detail
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Asking questions, using specialist words and writing using subheadings
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Reading headings and specialist words to find information in a text
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Using complex sentences and responding to detailed questions
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Reading reference materials and using relevant detail in writing
Hair and beauty
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Persuasive language and choosing the right tone
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Questions, formatting and checking for errors
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Asking the right questions and keeping records
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Evaluating texts and choosing the right tone
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Offering ideas, using words to attract attention and giving feedback
Health and social care
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Sharing ideas in a team and putting them into practice
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Asking the right questions and keeping a patient calm
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Communicating clearly and solving a problem quickly
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Asking questions to solve a problem
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Communicating clearly to help a customer
Retail
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Asking questions and writing accurately
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Dealing with a complaint confidently
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Offering ideas and proofreading a proposal
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Responding to an email order and checking spelling
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Sharing ideas and promoting products online
Sport and leisure
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Asking questions and using sources
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Presenting information clearly
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Reading and making notes
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Writing style and proofreading
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Checking feedback and offering ideas