Before, during and after the interview: The wrap-up

Our Agenda

1. Objectives2. Introductions 3. Activity 1: Vocabulary review4. Activity 2: Discussion 5. Activity 3: Dialogue6. Activity 4: Tips on how to maximize your employment success

7. Activity 5: Case studies8. Activity 6: Dictation9. Activity 7: Practice giving advice

Workshop Objectives

1. To learn 8 new words related to your first day at work

2. To learn what to do before, during and after the interview to maximize your employment success

3. To learn how to give advice

• What is your name?

• Where are you from?

Introductions

Vocabulary Review

Activity 1

Activity one: Vocabulary Review

Member of a nationut

perseverance to Plan aheadto accelerate

qualified

employment

an organization relationship

a company

to not get angry easily

to make a plan before you have to do something

be able to work hard in even difficult times

to make something faster an association or friendship

to have to qualities that make you able to do something

an activity you do to earn money

patience

Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank

1. This _________________ makes toys for children.

2. ______________________ is very necessary during the job search.

3. We must ____________________ to prepare for our job interviews.

4. Proper preparation will ________________________ the job search.

5. Are you sure that you are ______________________ to do this job?

6. I am looking for ____________________ because I have bills I need to pay!

7. It is important to have ______________________ when dealing with rude people.

8. You will make many new ____________________ at your new job.

Perseverance

patience

employment qualified

plan ahead organization accelerate

relationships

Group discussion

Activity 2

• Have you recently started a new job?

• How was your first day on the job?

• Do you have any advice for someone’s first day on the job?

Listen to a dialogue.

• What important points do you hear?

Activity 3

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Listen to a dialogue:

Johanna

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Alicia

So, how was your first week at your new job?

It was great! I made a lot of new relationships!

Good for you! Now, what did you learn about finding a job?

Well, I think that patience and perseverance are super important.

Yes, that’s for sure!

What did you learn about planning ahead for the job search?

Well, number one, make sure you are qualified for the job you want.

I also think that planning ahead can really accelerate the job search process.

Good point. If you search for jobs that you are not qualified for, you are probably just wasting your time! Johanna

Alicia Exactly. On the other hand, if you do come across a job you really want, but are not qualified for, it’s a good idea to research the education or experience needed. That could be a future job!

Listen to a dialogue:

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Johanna

Alicia

Alicia See you!

You made a good point there!

I also think that it’s important that you research the organization that you want to work for.

So true. They may ask you what you know about the company. It’s a good idea that you have an answer for that question.

Probably!

So, true. You never know what they are going to ask.

That’s for sure. If you can’t answer that question you wont get that job.

No, you’d have to look for employment somewhere else!

Johanna I think it’s important that you prepare for a variety of interview questions.

Anyway, I have to go now. I’ll see you on the weekend!

Let’s review some key points to remember

about the job search journey!

Activity 4

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Let’s review what we must consider

before we make our next job interview

appointment …

1.Before the job interview

1. Before the interview consider:

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• How are you going to search for your dream job?

• Are you going to research the company, before the interview?

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1. Before the interview consider:• What about your resume and cover letter?

• Your appearance; what’s important to consider?

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1. Before the interview consider:• Are you ready to answer interview questions?

Now Let’s review what we must

remember during the interview…

2. During the job interview

2. During the interview consider:• How will you introduce yourself?

• What questions will you need to prepare for?

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2. During the interview consider:• What are some good “small talk” topics?

• What will you say if they ask “Do you have any questions for us?”

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• What about your body language?

Finally, Let’s now review what is

important to do after the interview …

3. After the job interview

3. After the interview consider:• The follow up? What’s important to remember?

• How are you going to respond to the news?

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3. After the interview consider:• How can you ensure that you make a good impression at your new

job?

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Case studies

Read the studies.

• What can these people do to maximize their potential for employment success?

Activity 5

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Case Study 1

Nabil just moved to Manitoba. He is not working yet, but is anxious to get started.

What advice would you give Nabil?

Case Study 2

What advice would you give her?

Daniella has no idea how to write a cover letter or resume, but she knows she needs one.

Case Study 3

Simbaljeet has a job interview next week. At this time, she is feeling very nervous because she doesn’t feel prepared.

What advice do you have for her?

Case Study 4Tomas has a job interview next week. He knows he needs to learn something about the company before he goes for the interview, but he has no idea where to start.

What would you do if you were Tomas?

Case Study 5

Jorge starts a new job next week. He really wants to make a good impression.

What advice would you give him?

Dictation

• Write what you hear!

Activity 6

Dictation 1

Volunteering and conducting informational interviews are two of the best ways to find a job in Canada.

Dictation 2

It is important that we practise interview questions- before the interview!

Dictation 3

Knowing how to introduce yourself at a job interview can help you to make a good first impression.

Dictation 4

Knowing how to respond when you are asked if you have any questions is another way to make a good impression at the end of a job interview.

Dictation 5

Knowing how to follow up after a job interview may not guarantee you the job, but it will definitely help you to show your prospective employer your professionalism.

Let’s practise giving advice.

What can I do to get a job in Canada?

Activity 7

You should … You shouldn’t …

You must … You must not …

Review: What did you learn today?

• 8 new words related to getting a job in Canada

• Tips to maximize employment success

• How to give advice

Thanks for attending.

See you next time!