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Preparing students for job interviews
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colibrita
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Preparing students for job interviews
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Hi Everyone
Can anyone give me some nice fresh ideas for preparing students for job interviews. What would be the best ingredients for an effective one-day course?
Thank you!
Colibrita
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21 May 2011
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MapleLeaf
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The student might get aware of some common blunders during the interview:
1. My alarm clock didn �t go off
2. Sorry, I haven �t had time to google it yet.
3. I single-handedly doubled my company �s profit last year ( too good to be true)
4. The salary minefield ( especially right now it �s a real a turnoff when a candidate is looking for a big compensation) Honestly, that was my blunder :)
5. My last boss was such a jerk
6.You mean this not a therapy session? (the ablity to separate a personal life from a work life)
7. Ramblin � on ( self-centered)
8. I don �t really have any weaknesses
9. desparation ( chin up and sell yourself as a top-quality candidate) |
21 May 2011
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Apodo
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@ MapleLeaf LOL!
I did a Google search for: prepare for job interview examples
There are many sites. Here is an example which has some good tips:
There are also some examples on Youtube. |
21 May 2011
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GIOVANNI
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I prepare my students for job interviews and I normally teach them the top questions that they may be asked at a job interview. You can find these on the net. I go through some of the questions with them and coach them on giving the proper answer. I give them the name of a company where they will be applying for a job and ask them to be prepared to go on an interview pertaining to their specific job. I usually chose a company where you will find all types of employment. I give them the necessary vocabulary especially vocabulary for strengths and weaknesses, and tell them how to apply a weakness into something that will not be negative. After I prep them, they work on answers that they will give for their particular job interview. I then tape each student during the interview and then discuss and show them the interview. I find taping them really helps because they then can see certain things they may not be aware of, such as moving too much in a chair, not looking directly at the interviewer etc. |
21 May 2011
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ldthemagicman
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Dear Colibrita,
Some time ago, I prepared an easy, two-page, black & white Worksheet, with 100 tick-boxes, to assist Students to decide what type of job suited them. It makes them think about themselves, and their future. It �s not a Job Interview Form.
It �s called: "Questions about my Life and my Career". At the conclusion, after answering the questions, the student has thought about the sort of work he/she likes, and has decided on a suitable career.
If you wish, I will e-mail you a copy.
Les |
21 May 2011
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aliciapc
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Hi dear Les ! I would like a copy ... Thank you !! |
21 May 2011
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colibrita
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Thanks everyone for your tips! Les, I �ll PM you...
Hugs
Colibrita
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21 May 2011
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