Interviewing

Expected Outcomes

Stage 3
Unit 1 Assignment 1, 2
Unit 4 Assignment 1 - 4

Stage 4 Employment
Unit 3 Assignment 1 - 3

Unit 4 Assignment 1, 2
Unit 6 Assignment 1
Unit 7 Assignment 3
Unit 8 Assignment 1, 2
Unit 10 Assignment 1
Unit 12 Assignment 1 - 4


































DescriptionPen and Paper Method

1. For this assignment, the students should work in groups of two or three.

2. One or two students, depending on whether the group has two or three members, will assume the role of the interviewer. The other student will assume the role of the interviewee.

3. The students should use their prepared resumes for this assignment.

4. Using the blackline master entitled, Examples of General Interview Questions, have the students perform a mock interview. The students should take turns in the different roles. Not all of the questions will pertain to every situation.

5. Have a couple of the groups of students perform their mock interview in front of the class. Hold a class discussion to discuss some of the answers to the interview questions.

6. The students should keep in mind that they will perform the way they practise, so practise perfectly. This includes beginning with introductions and handshakes as well as carrying oneself with confidence. Try to make the situation as realistic as possible.

7. The teacher may want to have the interviewers represent a certain company. Use the information gathered in the Researching Companies assignment to answer some of the interview questions.

Sub-skills Needed:

1. Speaking strategies

Materials Needed

1. Copies of the information gathered in the Researching Companies assignment

2. Copies of the blackline master entitled, Examples of General Interview Questions

3 Students' resumes


Resources

Tessier, Angela. The Job Seeker's Handbook: A Supporting Guide for Literacy Practitioners. Winnipeg: Employment Projects for Women Inc., 1997.

Stein, Wendy. Communication Skills That Work: A Functional Approach for Life and Work: Book One. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1991.

Bertram, Chris, Judy Johnson, and Frances Molaro. ESL Job Search Handbook: Second Edition. Winnipeg: Settlement and Adult Language Training Branch Manitoba Culture, Heritage & Citizenship, 1998.

http://www.cacee.com/english/
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Computer IntegrationComputer Integration

Using the word processing program, the students will type the general interview questions. They will then type in acceptable responses to those interview questions from their own experience. These questions and responses should be kept for reference.

See Computer Curriculum Guide:

Start Microsoft Word Section One, Pg. 1
Enter Text in a Document Section One, Pg. 11
Apply Bold, Italic or Underline Section Two, Pg. 5
Check Spelling and Grammar Section One, Pg. 18
Change Font, Font Sizes, and Colours Section Two, Pg. 15
Numbers Section Two, Pg. 29
Save a Document Section One, Pg. 13
Preview and Print a Document Section One, Pg. 14

Evaluation

Employment Rubrics and Checklists
  • Interview Checklist I
  • Job Interview Checklist
  • Interview Evaluation Checklist
  • Interview Checklist II


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