week 9: job interview skills introduction to unit 8 parts of an interview a western handshake formal...

WEEK 9: JOB INTERVIEW SKILLSIntroduction to Unit 8•Parts of an interview•A western handshake•Formal greeting/Introduction•Formal closing•Giving a self-introduction

Unit 8: Interview and Job SkillsTUESDAY CLASSESWeek 9: Introduction to job interview skillsWeek 10: Talking about yourselfWeek 11: Interview questions/Vocab QuizWeek 12: Job Fair AssessmentWeek 13: Job Skills/English for JobsWeek 14: Workplace Scenario SkitsWeek 15: Final ReviewWeek 16: Final Exam

Am I usually a man?Do I need to have a lot of education?Am I strong?Am I talented?Do I make a lot of money?Do you know anyone who has my job?

What’s my job title?

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…

Parts of an Interview

Formal greeting and introduction/handshake “Tell me about yourself.” “Why do you want this job?” “Why are you the best fit for this job?” “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Situational questions: “Tell me about a time when…” Job candidate asks questions Pre-closing and follow-up Formal closing

An interview is a short, very formal conversation.

Introducing Yourself

PostureEye contactAttitudeConfidenceHandshake

Remember your PEACH…

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.

Posture in an Interview

Don’t get too comfortable Don’t look too relaxed Avoid slouching Don’t fold your arms or turn your

shoulders away Tilt your body towards the interviewer

demonstrating interest Smile!

Formal Greetings

Hello. Hello. Good morning. Good morning. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. How are you? Doing well.

Thank you. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you

too. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for meeting me with me today.

Greeting/Introduction

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.

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Interview Dos and Donts…

Parts of the interview? Things NOT to do? “Tell me about yourself.” “What is your greatest weakness?”

Closing the Interview

Pre-closingIt's been nice talking to you. You too.I really enjoyed meeting you. It was nice to meet you too.It was nice meeting you, Mr. Brown. (insert a name)Thank you for your time. It was my pleasure.I appreciate you taking the time to interview me.Have a nice day. Thanks. You too.

Follow-upI'll give you a call.  I look forward to hearing from you.I'll send you an e-mail. We'll get back to you.We’ll be in touch.

ClosingGoodbye. (Bye.) Goodbye.

Interviewer: Ok, I will present this information to our hiring committee and we’ll get back to you within the next two weeks.Job candidate: Ok. Thank you for your time, Mr. Brown. I look forward to hearing from you.Interviewer: It was nice to meet you, John. Have a nice day.Job candidate: Thanks. You too.Interviewer: Goodbye.Job candidate: Goodbye.

Close this interview

Manager: Tell me about a time when you worked as a team.Sias student: Through my coursework, there have been many opportunities to work as a team. Last semester, several of my classmates and I worked on a group presentation. I learned how to communicate with my teammates and share responsibility.Manager: Ok, those are all the questions I have for you. Do you have any questions for me?Sias Student: Not at the moment.Add a pre-closing, follow-up, and closing.

Formal Greetings

Hello. Hello. Good morning. Good morning. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. How are you? Doing well.

Thank you. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you

too. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for meeting me with me today.

Greeting/Introduction

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, greeting and closing.

Job Candidate: Hello, my name is _______. (extending hand for handshake)

Interviewer: (taking hand) Hi ______, I’m __________.

Job Candidate: It’s a pleasure to meet you, ________. Thank you for meeting with me today.

Interviewer: Nice to meet you too. Won’t you sit down? (motions to a chair)

Add a pre-closing, follow-up and closing.

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 Should be brief and give only the most

useful information to your interviewer

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“Tell me about yourself.”

I currently study _______ 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 ________.I am fluent in both Chinese and English.I am ________, _________, and ________. (strengths)I think I would be a great fit for this job because ________.In the future I would like to ________________.

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

Homework

Study the vocabulary on the class website. Be ready for a quiz.

Take the Myers Briggs Test. (personality test) Use the answer sheet I give you.

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Unit 8: Interview and Job SkillsTHURSDAY CLASSESWeek 9: Introduction to job interview skillsWeek 10: NO CLASSWeek 11: Interview questions/Vocab QuizWeek 12: Job Fair AssessmentWeek 13: Job Skills/English for JobsWeek 14: Workplace Scenario SkitsWeek 15: Final ReviewWeek 16: Final Exam

Unit 8: Interview and Job Skills MONDAY CLASSESWeek 9: Introduction to job interview skillsWeek 10: Interview questions/Vocab QuizWeek 11: Job Fair AssessmentWeek 12: Job Skills/English for JobsWeek 13: Workplace Scenario SkitsWeek 14: Final ReviewWeek 15: NO CLASSWeek 16: Final Exam