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English 22 Public

A review of the main points covered in the Work Talk course

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What do the letters STAR stand for when answering behavioural question in job interviews?

Situation, Task, Action, Result

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Give 3 examples of questions you can ask at a job interview.

A typical day at work; The next step of the process; Anything the interviewer may still like to know about you; What the interviewer likes about their job

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Name two topics you should avoid asking about in the first interview

Salary/Wages; Time off/Holidays

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Name three common behavioural interview question topics

Conflict, team work, customer service, problem solving, time management, mistakes, achieving a goal, leadership

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The employer wants to know that you: 1. will f ___ __ with the team 3. are m__ __ __ __ __ __ ed

fit, motivated

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Name two things you can say if you don't understand a question.

Would you mind saying that again, please? Could you repeat that, please? (Sorry), I didn’t quite catch that. Would you mind rephrasing the question?

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Name 3 ways to make a good first impression

Eye contact, firm handshake, smile, respond to small talk, be well presented, be on time

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Name 3 things you can do to find a job other than use online job websites

recruitment agencies, networking, cold calling, volunteering,

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What are 3 benefits of volunteering?

Become familiar with NZ workplace culture, practice English, gain experience, referees, build networks and contacts

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Name three ways to prepare for a job interview

predict questions, research the company, prepare your clothing, prepare questions to ask, practice with a friend

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How can you predict interview questions?

Read the job advertisement/description carefully and note the keywords

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How can you show that you are enthusiastic about the role?

Research the organisation well and mention examples of what you have found out.

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What should be included in a cover letter?

Why you are interested in the job, your key skills and experience, a "call to action", your contact details

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Name 5 things that MUST be included in your CV

Contact details, work history, skills, referees, hobbies/interests, education, voluntary work if you have done it

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Give 3 examples of transferable skills

Time management, organisation, communication, customer service, motivation...

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70% of jobs are not advertised in the usual way. N__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ is a key to discovering these jobs.

Networking

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