week 6 CAD-6

Identify and practice orally the most common questions at a job interview.

Goal #2:

DO'S AND DON'TS IN A JOB INTERVIEW

March 1st

Teacher: María José Ramos

Universidad Técnica Nacional

Carry out a job interview successfully by discussing information

Goal #1:

Identify tips on the do´s and don’ts at a job interview regarding body language, dress code, voice projection, greetings and farewells, among others.

Week # 6CAD-VI

WARM-UP

Have you gone to a job interview?

WARM-UP

What questions do they ask?

What should we do?

• Maintain good eye contact during the interview.
• Sit still in your seat.

• Ask for clarification if you don't understand a question.
• Dress properly.

What should we avoid?

• Don't make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).
• Don't falsify application materials or answers to interview questions.
• Don't treat the interview casually.

Think about 2 or 3 more ideas and share them with the group.

Think about 2 or 3 more ideas and share them with the group.

What should we do?

What should we avoid?

Pre-task:

• What are the most common questions in a job interview?

• What questions are not appropriate?

Most Common Questions

Pre-task: In pairs, think about the possible answers to these questions

• Tell me about yourself.
• What did you study in the university?
• What is your biggest weakness?
• What is your greatest strength?

• What are your salary expectations?

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Pre-task: In pairs, think about the possible answers to these questions 1. Tell me about yourself. Give your name, mention the provice where you live, mention your studies and why you decided to study Accounting. 2. What did you study in the university?

• Are you currently studying in the university?

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree. First year, second year. This is my second year....

Pre-task: In pairs, think about the possible answers to these questions 5. What are your salary expectations? You can give a range (From xxxx to xxxxx). Or answer with a sentence like: The salary will be according to my future responsibilities. 6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Keep it professional, no family or private goals here.

Pre-task: In pairs, think about the possible answers to these questions

• 3. What is your biggest weakness?

Mention something you can fix or that you are working hard to change it. For example: I would like to learn more about the new accouting systems companies use.

• 4. What is your greatest strength?

Mention what are you good at. I am good at xxxx, I can xxxxx...

What is the applicant doing wrong?

Post-task:

NEXT-WEEK TEST 20% RUBRIC AND TOPICS IN WEEK 7 1.Identify proper strategies of communication when working with people from other countries based on general cultural differences. : week 1 2. Express their opinions and give simple reasons to justify a viewpoint or ask someone to clarify or elaborate what they just said on familiar work-related topics. week 3 3. Interact in a meeting by negotiating prices, dates or ask for discounts on a work-related environment. week 4 4. Identify tips on the do´s and don’ts at a job interview regarding body language, dress code, voice projection, greetings and farewells, among others. week 6

Distribution for oral presentation and test for next week: 1. 5:45 Genesis - Tiffany 2. 6: 00 Chaires - Lucia 3. 6:15 Bianca- Francini 4. 6:30 Mixi - Michelle 5. 6:45 Justin - Andres Arceda 6. 7:00 Nicole - Dennia 7. 7:15 Minor - Johan 8. 7:30 Betsy - Kristhel 9. 7:45 Sebastian - David 10. 8:00 Jose - Yochebeth