INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Interview Questions/Beginning Low and Beginning High Matching Write the letter of the correct answer to the questions. Questions ____ 1. How are you today? ____ 2. What is your name? ____ 3. Were you a cook in your country? ____ 4. Did you work in your country? ____ 5. What did you do? ____ 6. Are you working now? ____ 7. What salary do you want? ____ 8. What are your skills? ____ 9. Do you have experience? ____10 What were your duties? Answers A. Yes, I am. I’m working at a restaurant. B. What do you pay for this job? C. Carlos Santos. D. Yes, I did. I was a cook. E. I’m fine, thank you. F. I was a cook. G. Yes, I did. I was a cook. H. Yes, I was. I. No, but I’m a fast learner. J. I can cook, wash dishes and serve customers. k. I cooked and cleaned. 45 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS “Tell us about yourself.” “What can you tell us about your self?” “Tell me about yourself.” responsible a fast learner A. I am … healthy punctual organized hardworking flexible pleasant honest bilingual like to work with people B. I … communicate well follow instructions like to work with numbers get along with co-workers sewing numbers cooking C. I am good at … math working with my hands Sometimes, if you don’t have a lot of experience, you can also talk about your personal strengths. Tell your partner about your strengths. 46 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 The Interview Process (Optional for BH teachers) A successful interview is a fact-finding process. Both parties (interviewer and interviewee) can decide if there is a good fit between the interviewee and the position. While the employer is evaluating your skills and abilities, you need to assess your interest in the company and the position. Be an active player. Never be passive in an interview. Before the Interview   Do some research on the industry and the company. Be able to answer why you would want to work for this company. Never be late for an interview. Know your means of transportation and the amount of time required to get there. Plan to arrive early so that you will be relaxed. Dress professionally. Do not wear bright or flashy colors and do not wear strong fragrance. Wear clothing appropriate for the position, company and industry. Bring copies of your resume and references.   During the Interview         Greet interviewer with a firm handshake. Maintain good eye contact. Smile. Project your voice. (Practice if you need to.) Show your enthusiasm. Don’t look intimidated or nervous. Ask questions when appropriate. You may refer to pre-written questions. Take notes if you want to. Ask for a business card. After the Interview  Write a thank-you letter to emphasize your interest in this position and show how you best qualify.  Add to the list any questions you had difficulty in answering and practice them before the next interview.  Weigh the pros and cons of this job to determine if it is a good match for you 47 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Answers for personal preference questions (Optional for BH teachers) Why do you want this job?  Because I’m good with numbers.  I like working with people.  Your company has a good reputation.  It’s a large company, with opportunities for promotions.  This job requires computer skills, and I have a lot of experience using computers. What salary do you want?  In my last job, I made $10 an hour. I would like at least that amount.  What is the salary range for this job? I’d like at least (name an amount), because I have a lot of skills.  I think about $2,000 per month is fair.  Other companies pay about $12 per hour for this type of work. I think that is a good wage. Why do you want to work for this company?  It’s a big successful company.  Your company is well know and makes good products.  It provides dependable service.  I know someone who works here. She says there is an excellent working environment here and the people are friendly. 48 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Interview Questions: Beginning High (Optional) Part 1 You are applying for a job as a cook at a nice restaurant. Can you think of more answers to the two questions? Discuss your answers with your classmates and write them down. 1. Why do you want to work for this company?  Because I heard this is a good company to work for.  Because I’m a good cook, and I want to work for a nice restaurant. 2. Why do you want this job?  Because I have a lot of experience cooking.  Because I’m very good at cooking. Part 2 You are applying for a job as a janitor. Write your answers to the same questions. 1. Why do you want to work for this company? 2. Why do you want this job? 49 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS/GRAMMAR 1.What are your skills? I know how to ___________________________________. (verb/base) I can __________________________________________. (verb/base form) 2.What was your last job? I ____________ a ______________________________. (be/simple past) (job title) 3. Did you work in your country? ___________________________ (yes/no/past) 4. What did you do? I _______________ a _____________________________. be/simple past) (job title) 5. What salary do you want? I’m open. What do you usually pay for this position? 6. Are you working now? _________________________________ (yes/no/simple present) 7. What are your duties? I ________________________________________________ (verb/present tense) 8. Do you want to work full-time or part-time? I want to work _______________________________________. 9. Tell me about your experience. I _____________ a _______________________ for ______ years. (be/simple past) (job title) Also, I _____________a ____________________ for _______ years. 50 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 These can be cut out and used in a group or used as whole class mixer. Interview Question Cards How are you today? What are your skills? What was your last job? (How long did you work there?) (What were your duties?) Did you work in your country? (What did you do?) Are you working now? What are you doing? What salary do you want? Are you working now? (What are your duties?) What job are you applying for? Do you want to work full-time or part-time? Tell me about your work experience. (If you don’t have any, tell about your personal strengths or your skills or education related to the job) 51 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 JOB INTERVIEW GAME Directions: Flip a coin. Heads = 2 spaces Tails = 1 space Move to the space and answer the question. START/FINISH How are you? What are your skills? What was your Did you work in last job? your country? (How long did you work there?) (What did you do?) Are you working now? (What are you doing?) Are you working now? (What are you doing?) Do you have experience? What salary do you want? Did you work in your country? (What did you do?) Are you working now? (What are your duties?) What was your What are your last job? skills? (How long did you work there?) Tell me about your work experience. Do you want to work part-time or full-time? 52 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Guidelines for Completing Applications  Read the entire form BEFORE starting to answer any questions.  Be sure to read and follow instructions.  Type or print using BLACK ink (or according to instructions).  Complete the entire application.  Do not leave any blanks.  Use a dash (-), NA, “Does not apply,” or “Not applicable) if a question does not apply.  Avoid using abbreviations. Spell out the name of the company, school, etc.  Be specific, clear and use action verbs to describe duties.  Prioritize duties that are related to present job goal.  Try to get more than one application in case you make a mistake.  Prepare a Master Application, take it with you, and use it to copy the information onto the employer’s application.  Be sure to sign and date the application. Failure to do so will automatically terminate the application process. 53 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Application for Employment For students to fill out with their personal information. Personal Information Date: Name: Position: Full-time ( ) Part-time ( ) ______________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: _____________________________________________________________ (Street) (City) (State & Zip) Phone No.: ( ) Social Security No.: What days of the week can your work? S M T W Th F From: To: S School Name: Education City and State Employer’s Name & Address Work Experience Position and Duties From: To: REFERENCES Name Address Phone number 54 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 To be filled out with the Johnny Chen’s information. Employment Application 2 Position Applying For________________________ Full-time _____Part-time _____ Name:_______________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Address:_____________________________________________________________ Street ____________________________________________________________________ City State Zip JOB PREFERENCES AND AVAILABILITY Circle the days you are available for work: M T W TH F S SU Can you work in the evenings? ______ Can you work overtime? _______ What salary do you expect? _____________ When can you start work? _______________ Work Experience Company Name and Address Supervisor’s Position and Duties From To Name School Name: Education City and State From To Signature _______________________ Date _______________________ 55 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 To be filled out with the Johnny Chen’s information. Employment Application Position applying for: _____________________ Last First Full-time _____Part-time _____ Name:_______________________________________________________________ Middle Address:_____________________________________________________________ Street ______________________________________________________________________ City State Zip Phone No.: ( ) _____________________ Social Security Number: _________________________ Emergency Contact: Name:_______________________________________________ Number: _______________________________________ Hours Available For Work S M T W T F S Date Available for Work: _______________________________ Can you work overtime? Yes ________ No ________ Languages Spoken_______________________________ Education School Name City and State Dates Attended Degree Earned 56 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Employer’s Name and Address Work Experience Position and duties From To References Name Address Phone Signature _____________________________ Date ______________________ 57 CCSF EL Civics 2008-2009 Beginning High/Filling Out Job Applications Fill the Employment Application with Johnny Chen’s information. Soc. Sec. # = 222-22-2222 In case of an emergency Johnny wants his employer to call Mei Chen at 555-1212. Johnny’s phone number is 555-1212. His full address is 3500 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. His last name is Chen. He only wants to work full-time. He can start work today. He wants to work as a cook. The salary he wants is negotiable. He can work any day of the week at any time, but he can only work 40 hrs. a week. He speaks Chinese and a little English. He studies ESL now at City College of San Francisco. The address of City College is 750 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. He began studying on 8/16/2000. He has not earned a degree. He also finished four years of college in China. He went to Beijing University from 1/85 to 1/89 He got a B.A. degree in Chinese History. He has two years experience working as a janitor at Walt’s Janitorial Services. He worked as a janitor at Walt’s Janitorial Services from 3/97 to 3/99. He mopped, cleaned, vacuumed, and polished floors in an office building. His supervisor’s name was Jack Whitten. Walt’s Janitorial Service’s address is 230 Market St., S.F., CA 94111. He currently works at Chevy’s as a cook. He prepares food and cooks. He began working at Chevy’s in 5/99. His supervisor’s name is Kathy Smith. The address is 29 Market, San Francisco, CA 94112. He has two references: Mary Engles/19 Minna Street, S.F., CA 94110/(415)555-1921 John Hicks/731 Sunset Blvd., S.F., CA 94121/(415)555-8765 58