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LEARNING INTENTIONS
LEARNING INTENTIONS
To consider the general qualities, experience and knowledge that employers are seeking in applicants.
To consider the general qualities, experience and knowledge that employers are seeking in applicants.
To consider the barriers to employment that some people face.
To consider the barriers to employment that some people face.
To express myself confidently, effectively, appropriately and with grammatical accuracy.
To express myself confidently, effectively, appropriately and with grammatical accuracy.
A good way to prepare for a job interview is to practice answering some common questions you're likely to be asked. This is especially important if you are a teenager and may not have years of work experience to talk about. By learning about the questions employers ask and how you answer them, you can give yourself a better chance of landing a job.
A good way to prepare for a job interview is to practice answering some common questions you're likely to be asked. This is especially important if you are a teenager and may not have years of work experience to talk about. By learning about the questions employers ask and how you answer them, you can give yourself a better chance of landing a job.
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Compose a list of the general questions employers may ask a potential job applicant.
Compose a list of the general questions employers may ask a potential job applicant.
Some possible interview questions
Some possible interview questions
Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Why do you want this position?
What do you know about our company?
Why should we hire you?
What are you learning in your classes that will help you succeed in this position?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What’s the accomplishment you feel proudest about?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Can you work on holidays and weekends? What about evenings?
This job pays X. Is that acceptable to you?
Do you have any questions about the job or this company?
When can you start?
Video: How To Answer "Tell Me About Yourself:" Student Edition
Video: How To Answer "Tell Me About Yourself:" Student Edition
Teen interview questions with sample answers
Teen interview questions with sample answers
Why are you looking for a job?
Why are you looking for a job?
Example: "I am looking for a job for two reasons. First, I would like to gain more experience in this industry. I have a passion for computers, so I would love the chance to work with them and learn more about them after school and on weekends. Second, I am looking to attend TAFE after I graduate from high school. Getting a part-time job now would allow me to start saving up so that I can afford further study."
Why do you want to work for us?
Why do you want to work for us?
Example: "I want to work for Premiere Marketing because of the size and the services you offer. I am interested in social media and online marketing, which seems like a large part of what you offer. I'd like to either open up my own marketing firm one day or become a full-time freelance marketer. Getting the opportunity to work closely with customers at a firm like Premiere would give me the hands-on experience I'm looking for."
What makes you the best candidate for this job?
What makes you the best candidate for this job?
Example: "I believe I am the best person for the job because of my passion and dedication. I have always loved helping people out and working in a fast-paced environment. From a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of hard work, which I think is reflected in my high school experience. I am a reliable person who can be counted on to get my tasks done correctly and on time, no matter how small or large it is."
Tell me about a problem you had recently and how you solved it.
Tell me about a problem you had recently and how you solved it.
Example: "One issue I had recently was during a team project in my history class. We each had our section of a presentation to work on, but I noticed a few of the other members were not getting their work done as quickly. The deadline was approaching, and I felt that our finished product would suffer if they did not get started soon. To help, I gathered the group together and discussed the state of the project. I also offered to help with other sections of the project so that we could finish on time. In the end, we were able to complete everything and receive a good grade."
Do you have any questions about the job?
Do you have any questions about the job?
Example: "I have a few questions that I don't believe were covered during the interview. What's the day to day like for this role? How big is the team that I'll be working with? What are the next steps?"
Video: What to Do When You Can’t Answer an Interview Question
Video: What to Do When You Can’t Answer an Interview Question
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Choose one question from the above list of possible questions and write a model answer like the samples we have just read.
Choose one question from the above list of possible questions and write a model answer like the samples we have just read.
Employable Me
Employable Me
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Watch an episode of Employable Me and then write a response to this question.
Watch an episode of Employable Me and then write a response to this question.
How can shows like Employable Me highlight, destigmatise, and encourage a wiser, more enlightened approach to job recruitment?
How can shows like Employable Me highlight, destigmatise, and encourage a wiser, more enlightened approach to job recruitment?
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Read this article about the impact of the show Employable Me.
Read this article about the impact of the show Employable Me.
Employable Me has struck a chord but will it change employers' attitudes to disability_.pdfTASK - comprehension questions
TASK - comprehension questions
According to this text - what is a theme of this series?
According to this text - what is a theme of this series?
How to get a job if you have a disability.
Workplace culture impacts the employment rate of people with a disability.
Harnessing the strengths of people with disability, rather than focusing on what they cannot do.
Increased government support facilitates employment opportunities for people living with disability.
What does the metaphor of “a sunflower in a field of poppies” mean?
What does the metaphor of “a sunflower in a field of poppies” mean?
Why is it easy for viewers to cheer on these endearing protagonists? (paragraph 3)
Why is it easy for viewers to cheer on these endearing protagonists? (paragraph 3)
What does the term 'sobering reality' (paragraph 5) mean?
What does the term 'sobering reality' (paragraph 5) mean?
What does the term tokenistic (paragraph 7 ) mean?
What does the term tokenistic (paragraph 7 ) mean?
What was the criticism directed at the show from social media? (paragraph 9)
What was the criticism directed at the show from social media? (paragraph 9)
What does the company, Nova Employment do?
What does the company, Nova Employment do?
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