Having a Job Interview
What can you say to:
greet and introduce yourself.
Hi, I am ________. Nice to meet you.
Name 2 job search websites you can go to when you are looking for a job.
Indeed
Monster
Job Bank
Ask 1 person in your group to answer:
What are your 3 best strengths?
Use these phrases in your answer.
- I am..
- I am good at ...
- I have __ skills.
hardworking
I am hardworking.
I'm a student ___ I was a construction worker in my home country.
I'm a student, but I was a construction worker in my home country.
Name 2 questions you might answer at a job interview
Answers may vary.
What does "Help Wanted" mean?
It means the company wants to hire people to work at the company.
Can you tell me about yourself?
1. Say what you're doing now.
2. Say what you did before.
3. Say what job you want.
detail-oriented
I am detail-oriented.
I have 10 years' experience working with children __ I'd like to get a job at a day care centre.
I have 10 years' experience working with children so I'd like to get a job at a day care centre.
What should you do at the beginning of an interview? Name 3 things.
Answers may vary, but here are some:
- smile
- shake hands
- introduce yourself
- stand / sit tall
What 2 things do you need to write when applying for a job?
resume
cover letter
Tell me about your past work experience.
Say sentences about:
- the job position and how long you worked there
- where you worked (company or type of company)
- a job responsibility
punctual
I am punctual.
I worked as a salesperson in my home country ___ I'd like to study to become a nurse.
I worked as a salesperson in my home country but I'd like to study to become a nurse.
What are 2 main ways you can have a job interview?
Online
Face-to-face
When is the best time to give your 3 references? (people who can speak about your work experience)
At the interview
Everyone in your group needs to answer:
What are 3 of your best strengths?
Use these phrases in your answer.
- I am..
- I am good at ...
- I have __ skills.
problem solving
I have problem solving skills.
OR
I am good at problem solving.
I am good at problem solving __ I am analytical.
I am good at problem solving and I am analytical.
How long is a job interview?
30-60 minutes.
When you apply for a job in person, what question or phrases can you say?
Are you hiring?
Do you have any open job positions?
Everyone in your group needs to answer:
Can you tell me about yourself?
1. Say what you're doing now.
2. Say what you did before.
3. Say what job you want.
math
I am good at math.
I have work experience in sales __ I'd like to work at a big sales store.
I have work experience in sales and / so I'd like to work at a big sales store.