Mastering Job Interviews (6TOE)
Mastering the job interview
Lesson duration is: 50 minItems in this lesson
Mastering the job interview
What do you already know about job interviews?
Your own experience
Have you had a job interview before?
What was it like?
What sort of questions were asked?
Did you ask any questions?
Did you get the job?
Reflect and share your experience with a classmate.
Learning Objective
use job-related vocabulary
discuss your skills and experiences
answer common interview questions in English
Vocabulary crossword
Key terms related to jobs and applications!
Across: Half of class
Down: Other half of class
Vocabulary crossword
Key terms related to jobs and applications!
Across: Half of class
Down: Other half of class
Go to: https://crosswordlabs.com/view/job-vocabulary-90
Expectations at a job interview...
Expectations at a job interview...
Video: "If job interviews were honest"
Write down:
topics discussed / information discussed
! Use the crossword vocab (whenever relevant)
Video by Lilly Singh
Expectations at a job interview...
Write down on a post-it:
What do you think is the most difficult part of a job interview?
Mastering the job interview...
The job search: what do you remember?
After graduating, Emma was looking for a new opportunity. She updated her CV and carefully read the job advertisement and job description. She decided to apply and sent a covering letter, with her documents enclosed. She also included a reference from a former teacher as her referee. Soon, an employment agency contacted her about a vacancy and invited her to a job interview. During the interview, she spoke about her degree, her experience, and her strong people skills. They said they would be in touchwithin the next two weeks.
Your Skills and Experience
What experiences can you refer to?
...
...
...
What skills do you have?
...
...
...
= Any paid work you have done or any activity that grew your skills.
(Adapted to the job description)
languages (level + skills)
technical/digital (tools)
organisational skills
analytical/thinking skills
practical/task-based skills
learning and self-management skills
creative skills
communication skills
teamwork skills
conflict resolution
empathy and understanding
presentation and speaking skills
leaderships skills
customer mindset
social adaptability skills
Previously, on "English class":
How to use this chart when preparing for a job interview?
Quiz...
How to use this chart when preparing for a job interview?
Use the chart to find matches between the job and yourself.
Select these matches and highlight them during the interview.
Any other information is nice to know, but not essential.
Read the job ad
Look at your chart. What matches up with the ad?
Practice replying to some questions
You are an applicant, being interviewed for the summer job.
Pick 3-5 questions to answer.
Prepare a written response.
Work in pairs to interview each other.
! Stick to relevant information.
! Give examples from your lived experience.
Write down on your mini whiteboards
What was a challenge you faced during this lesson
and how did you handle it?
Mastering the job interview
Quiz
You are an applicant at a job interview.
What do you reply?
! Stick to relevant information.
! Give examples from your lived experience.
Quiz:Tell me a little bit about yourself.
A
I am Jessica, I'm from Leuven. Hi, and you are?
I’m Omar. I recently graduated and did internships at a hotel and at a community organization, where I learned content creation and teamwork. I’m now looking to grow in a communications role.
Uh, I’m Nick. I just finished highschool. I did some internships but mostly just helped out with random stuff. I’m not totally sure what I want to do yet, but I thought communications might be okay.
B
C
Quiz:Tell me a little bit about yourself.
What could and should you mention?
Quiz
What is your biggest strength?
! Stick to relevant information.
! Give examples from your lived experience.
Quiz
I read on your CV that you have good people skills. Can you talk about that some more?
! Stick to relevant information.
! Give examples from your lived experience.
Quiz
As an applicant, what is always
a bad idea when replying to questions?
Quiz
As an applicant, what are good things to do when replying to questions?
Quiz
When preparing for specific
job interviews, how can you use
your professional identity chart?
Summary:
Good candidates
stick to relevant information (skill/experience).
give an example from their lived experience.
Amazing candidates
can also describe a result of their contribution.
Read the job ad
You are being interviewed for a job as Hotel Receptionist.
Reply to the questions on your sheets.
Give relevant info + example (+ result of your contribution)
Common phrases
One of my key strengths is...
Co-workers have described me as...
At (business), I am/was responsible for...
During my time at (business), I learned to...
I’m particularly interested in roles where I can…
One area I’ve been working on is… To address this, I’ve started to…
What attracted me to this position is…
Mastering the job interview
Expectations
Good candidates
stick to relevant information (skill/experience).
give an example from their lived experience.
Amazing candidates
can also describe a result of their contribution.
This class
4 jobs to apply to
3 stations in the classroom
= 3 types of interview questions
Now
Read the job ad
Put checkmarks ✔ next to:
requirements you meet
+ can give an example (from your experience)
(Use your professional identity chart)
At each station (10 min)
Read the explanation
Reply on your answer sheet
(tailoring the replies to the job ad)
When ready: interview each other
and help each other improve
Good candidates
stick to relevant information (skill/experience).
give an example from their lived experience.
One of my key strengths is...
Co-workers have described me as...
At (internship), I am/was responsible for...
During my time at (business), I learned to...
I’m particularly interested in roles where I can…
One area I’ve been working on is…
To address this, I’ve started to…
What attracted me to this position is…
Useful phrases
True or false?
True or false?
