ORAL ENGLISH Week 8: Interview Skills

Jobs Unit Overview Week 8: Interview Skills Week 9: Traits for employment (personality tests) Week 10: Interview questions Week 11: Job Fair Assessment Week 12-14: English for Jobs Week 15: Review for Final Exam Week 16: Final Exam

Job Hunting Warm-up 1. What would you like to do upon graduation? I would like to... I plan to…I hope to…I’m not sure, but I may… 2. What kind of environment would you like to work in? I would like to work in an environment that’s ______________. 3. What are the most important things to you about a job? In my opinion, ________ is the most important thing about a job. 4. Where would you like to find a job, in a big city like Beijing or Shanghai or in a small town? Why? I would like to find a job in ______ because…

Quote of the Day “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs

1. The western handshake Introducing Yourself

The Western Handshake  Should be facing the person and making eye contact  Your hands should be locked together  Must be firm, but not too strong  Must be confident and approachable, not weak or aggressive  Shake three times *A handshake shows that you have nothing to hide.

Greeting at an Interview Heather: Hello, my name is Heather. (extending hand for handshake) Dr. Smith: (taking hand) Hi Heather, I’m Dr. Smith. Heather: It’s a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Smith. Thank you for meeting with me today. Dr. Smith: Nice to meet you too. Won’t you sit down? (motions to a chair)

5 Minutes of Handshakes  Find several people in the class and practice your handshake and greeting. Student 1: Hello, my name is _______. (extending hand for handshake) Student 2: (taking hand) Hi ______, I’m __________. Student 1: It’s a pleasure to meet you, ________. Thank you for meeting with me today. Student 2: Nice to meet you too. Won’t you sit down? (motions to a chair)

Did you know? There are various customs surrounding handshakes. The handshake is commonly done upon meeting, greeting, parting, offering congratulations, expressing gratitude, or completing an agreement. In sports or other competitive activities, it is also done as a sign of good sportsmanship. Its purpose is to convey trust, balance, and equality.

2. Telling about yourself Introducing Yourself

Telling About Yourself  Give the most important details of your education, job experience, and skills  Reveal your strengths  Help your interviewer get to know you  Explain how you got where you are (if you changed careers, etc.)  Should be brief and give only the most useful information to your interviewer

Explaining Your Journey Dr. Smith: Tell me about yourself, Heather. Elizabeth: Sure. I grew up in Fresno, California. I went to school at the University of California, Davis. There I studied Design with emphasis in interior architecture. After I graduated in 2006 I worked a couple of jobs in design, but lost all my passion for it. Eventually I moved back to Fresno and worked as a clothing specialist and manager at Macy’s (a department store). While I was at Macy’s I contemplated my future steps. I took a few short trips out of the country to Mexico and South Africa (in 2009 and 2010). I decided I wanted to become a teacher. I went to back to school and got my teaching certificate from Fresno Pacific University. As I was finishing my schooling, I learned about some overseas teaching opportunities. I knew this was the perfect blend of my passion for travel and my passion for teaching.

“Tell me about yourself.” I grew up in ___________. I studied _______ at Sias International University. I chose my major because ______________. During my time at university, I ____________. …worked a part-time job at a restaurant. Through this job I learned the importance of being flexible, working well with others, and respecting your boss. …volunteered with Bring Me Hope, an organization that provides support to orphans in Henan. Through this experience I learned ________. …traveled to ________. Through my travels I discovered a much larger world than I could have imagined. This inspired me to want to work for a global corporation. I am fluent in both Chinese and English. I am ________, _________, and ________. (strengths) In the future I would like to ________________.

Strengths  Flexible  Hardworking  Creative  Patient  Teachable (willing to learn)  Responsible  Outgoing  Organized  Dedicated  Adventurous  Passionate  Dependable  I am a team player.  I finish my work on time.  I always learn from my mistakes.  I can communicate well with many kinds of people.  I can resolve even difficult conflicts in the workplace.

1. Formal greeting 2. “Tell me about yourself.” 3. Self introduction 3 minutes Interviewer and Job candidate Speed Interviewing

Homework  1 hour English conversation  What would you like to do in the future?  Practice future tense. I would like to… I plan to… I’m going to… I’m not sure. I may…  Take a look at some English resumes online. Go to eoec.weebly.com - Jobs Unit

F.Y.I. (for your information)  I am available to you! I have no office hours, but you are free to contact me or  Marlene and I will host two movie nights in the conference room in Peter Hall.  Friday, April 7pm: Family movie night  Friday, April 7pm: Action/comedy movie night  Movies are in English with English subtitles.