Work and Job Hunting.pptVIP

Warm-up questions 1. What gives a good impression during an interview? 2. What gives a bad impression during an interview? Tips You should be well prepared and bring all appropriate materials including your resume. Come to the interview alone and be on time, or up to 5 minutes early. You should be well groomed for an interview. Shake hands firmly, looking the interviewer squarely in the face. Do not pump. Speak clearly, slowly and loudly enough. Do not be alarmed by long periods of silence. Do not talk too much and don’t fidget. Remember the person’s name and title, and pronounce them correctly. You should be straightforward and to the point, exhibiting confidence. Do not belittle yourself or your background. Fill out forms well. Finally, thank the interviewer for his/her time, help, or information and shake hands again. 1. Lack of knowledge in field of specialization; lack of initiative, purpose or goals; 2. Inability to express oneself clearly; lack of confidence, making excuses or apologies; 3. Lack of interest or enthusiasm; passivity; 4. Failure to prompt; failure to look the interviewer in the eyes; fidgeting, distracting gestures; 5. Failure to ask any questions to the interviewer; 6. Indecision; lack of maturity; 7. Lack of tact, manners, or social understanding; inability to appreciate humor; lack of response; 8. Failure to express appreciation for the interviewer’s time. Interview A big supermarket is opening in your town. You are responsible for recruiting staff. Your group is responsible for interviewing the store detective (商店保安). What kind of questions will you ask? Choose one student in your group as the interviewer and the other students as the interviewee. After the interview, the interviewer should choose the one you think is best. Possible questions What do you like doing in your spare time? Why have you applied for this job? What things about the job do you think you would find difficult? Why do you think you are suited to this job? Tell me abo