Job interview

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 2

Have you ever had a part-time job?

YES

NO

Do you think it's a good idea for a student to do part-time work? Explain.

PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW

Look at the pictures.

What do you think

'job interview' means?

Job interview

INTRODUCTION

In the future you will probably look for a (part-time) job.

You probably discussed that with your teachers.

How do I prepare for a job and how do I get one?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this meeting you know the meaning of the word job interview.

At the end of this meeting you know what a resume/CV is and what kind of information goes on it. 

01:09

What does the employer want to know when they ask about your life course?

1. Your favourite food
2. Your favourite hobby
3. What kind of person you are
4. What you think of the employer

01:50

What does the employer want to know?

02:20

Which document do you always need to bring to your job interview?

1. CV
2. List with hobbies
3. Diploma

GET TO WORK

Work together in groups

Do exercise 1 and 2 on your worksheet individually. When done, check your answers with the students in your group.

CHECK LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this meeting you know the meaning of the word job interview.

At the end of this meeting you know what a resume/CV is and what kind of information goes on it. 

WELCOME BACK

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this meeting you are able to write your own CV, that includes all information needed.

What do you need to write down on your CV?

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

Check exercise 2 and 3

write your own CV

Pay attention to English spelling and grammar. The looks of your CV (........ google portfolio?) and add a professional picture.

Information CV:

• date of birth
• email
• mobile
• address
• educational history
• work experience
• languages
• skills and interests
• photo of yourself (professional) 

CHECK LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lesson you are able to write your own CV, that includes all information needed.

WELCOME BACK

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this meeting you can hold a simple job interview conversation.

LET'S WRITE A JOB INTERVIEW

In pairs write down 10 questions, that need to be in your job interview. Make sure you can explain why.

GET TO WORK

Work together in groups.

Do exercise 4 (in pairs) and 5 (individually) on your worksheet. 

JOB INTERVIEW

You will now practise the conversation (job interview) with a student in your group. Start by dividing role A and B.

Let the teacher know what role you had the first round.

Role A: company 

Role B: person getting interviewed

JOB INTERVIEW

Done with round 1? Come back to the main session.

Here your teacher will put you into a new pair. Make sure you switch roles.

CHECK LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this meeting you can hold a simple job interview conversation.

Thank you!

Future Literacy as an Ongoing Way