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Section
4 Extended
Learning
Related
Links
(Example job questions and tips)
http://esl.about.com/library/weekly/aa113097.htm
http://esl.about.com/library/weekly/aa120797.htm
http://www.englishtown.com.tw/sp/teacher.aspx?articleName=135-inter&etag=None-art135-inter&fbid=1
http://www.eng.fju.edu.tw/~eng/con&com_databank/conversation_act/Interview.html
(Forum on office-related English)
Questions for discussion
1.
What are the jobs you are interested in? Why are you interested
in those jobs? What have you been doing in order to get the job you want
in the future? <Example
Answer> I am interested in jobs in IT (Information Technology). I took several programming courses at university, and I think a job in IT is quite challenging. Besides taking programming courses, I also worked part-time in a computer center when I was in college.¡@ |
2.
What are the
aspects you consider important in your future job, besides salary? <Example
Answer> In my opinion, it is important whether the job offers opportunities for further advancement and training or orientation for new employees. |
3.
What do you
expect to learn from your future job? <Example
Answer> I expect to sharpen my professional knowledge and skills and by doing so, contribute my abilities to the company. ¡@ |
4.
How would you
introduce yourself in a job interview? <Example
Answer> I¡¦m
well-organized and disciplined. For example, I pushed myself to get
three certificates in banking in the past two years. I also have the
certificates in TOEIC and GEPT.
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5.
How would you
negotiate a higher salary? <Example
Answer> I
really appreciate your consideration. Based on my current salary, I have
something a little higher in my mind. ¡@ |
6.
How do you write
a good resume? How do you show your strength and avoid your weakness in
an interview? <Tips> (1)
Write a cover letter explaining why you are applying for the job.
Attach the cover letter with your resume. (2)
A resume usually includes career objective, personal profile,
qualifications or education, employment history, certifications and
references. References refer to the people who
are willing to recommend you for a position, such as teachers or
previous employers.
(3) Don¡¦t be nervous when you don¡¦t know the answer to the interviewer¡¦s questions. Rather, try to direct the conversation to something you know. ¡@ |