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Castilla-La Mancha

Islas Baleares

Madrid

COMPETENCIAS EMOCIONALES Y EMPLEABILIDAD .

REMEDIOS ROLDÁN LOZANO (CEPA VILLAVERDE) Mayo 2015 Movilidad al CEPA Mir i Mir

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Islas Baleares

Madrid

STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Choosing a job What do you think is most important to you in a job?

Number the following the following factors in order of importance

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Choosing a job What do you think is most important to you in a job?

Number the following the following factors in order of importance

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) Good salary ) Flexible working hours ) Contact with interesting people ) Chance to travel ) Long holidays ) Nice, quiet, attractive atmosphere ) Interesting and varied work

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Academic skills

Are you good at ___?

Me

My partner

Math/science Languages Arts Social sciences Office skills

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Academic skills

Are you good at ___?

Me

My partner

Math/science Languages Arts Social sciences Office skills

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Work preferences

Do you like working ___?

Me

My partner

with individuals? with groups? with machines? with figures? with problems?

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Personality Are you___?

Me

My partner

Quiet and shy

Responsible Friendly Disorganized serious

Special interests me

my partner

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER More Personality Adjectives I More Personality Adjectives

1. neat 2. polite 3. shy 4. smart 5. forgetful 6. reliable 7. sociable 8. serious 9. bad-tempered 10.talkative

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) doesn’t say much in front of others ) always keeps a promise or secret ) thinks deeply about things ) loses patience easily ) is very intelligent ) likes talking to people ) doesn’t remember things ) likes to be around people ) has good manners ) simple and clean in appearance

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER More Personality Adjectives I More Personality Adjectives

1. neat 2. polite 3. shy 4. smart 5. forgetful 6. reliable 7. sociable 8. serious 9. bad-tempered 10.talkative

( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (

) doesn’t say much in front of others ) always keeps a promise or secret ) thinks deeply about things ) loses patience easily ) is very intelligent ) likes talking to people ) doesn’t remember things ) likes to be around people ) has good manners ) simple and clean in appearance

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STARTING POINT: CHOOSING A CAREER Test de personalidad

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JOBS

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Job search: BĂşsqueda de empleo

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Job search: BĂşsqueda de empleo

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INTERVIEWEE - -the person who answers the questions in an interview: el entrevistado

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INTERVIEWER - the person who asks the questions in an interview: el entrevistador COLLOCATIONS:

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have an interview -tener una entrevista go for an interview –ir a una entrevista be called/invited for (an) interview- que te llamen para una entrevista conduct an interview (=interview someone) hacer una entrevista Convocatoria del MECD-programa PROMECE

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Job interview

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Job interview

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Job interview Questions typically asked by employers: Could you tell me something about yourself?

Why do you want to be a/an ….?

Why do you want to work for our company?

What do/did you study? Tell me about your education.

Can you tell me about your work experience?

What are you best qualities?

What are your greatest strengths? What are your weaknesses?

Are you ready to work in shifts?

Why should we hire you and not somebody else?

How much would you like to earn?

How will you contribute to our company?

What are your future plans? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Have you got any experience in ……?

What do you know about our company? 

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Questions typically asked by employees:

What will be my main responsibilities?

How much will I earn?

When can I start?

Will I have to do some training?

Is it a part-time or full-time job?

Will I get a contract of employment?

What are the working hours?

When will I know if I have been successful?

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GOOD MORNING

1- GREETINGS

NICE TO MEET YOU

GOOD AFTERNOON HELLO

2- WHY ARE YOU THERE? I am here for the interview for ‌..

I am calling for the interview / for the job

3- THE JOB: what?

WHAT WILL I HAVE TO DO ?

HOW OFTEN WILL YOU NEED ME? HOW LONG WILL YOU NEED ME FOR?

4- How often? How long?

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Tu

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Fr

Sa

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5- any experience?

To look after a baby = to take care of a baby

6- the salary HOW MUCH WILL I GET? £ 6 / HOUR

HOW TO AGREE OK

That’s fine!

NO PROBLEM

YES, OF COURSE

IF THERE IS A PROBLEM… Well, it won’t be possible because…

I can’t work in the evenings because…

Well, I think £3 an hour is not enough…

YOU VERY MUCH 7- THANK GREETINGS

BYE

SEE YOU ON MONDAY!

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The job interview: Role Play STUDENT A

STUDENT B

1. Tell me something about yourself

1. My name is _______ and I am ______ years old. I was born in _______(where?) but I live in ______ (where?).

2. I live in a _______ (where?) with _____ (who?)_______. I have been living there since _____ (when?)

3. If I have free time, I usually _____ (do what?) and I like ______ (doing what?).

4. I do it ______ (how often?) and I like it, because ______ (why?).

5. It’s a great question  let me think… I’m _____ (what?) and _____ (what?). Others say that I am good at _____ (what?) and it’s also positive that I can ____ (do what?).

6. My big weakness is that I’m sometimes ____ (what?). Furthermore I have to admit, that I _____ (what?).

7. It depends on. I am always motivated by ______ (what?). I have always worked in ______ (where?) and _____(what?) has been a strong factor in motivating me.

8. I usually work(ed) ______ (how many) hours but Convocatoria del MECD-programa PROMECE sometimes I work ______(how many?) hours because _______ (why?).

2. Do you live in a house or a flat?

3. What do you do in your free time?

4. How often do you do it?

5. What are your strengths?

6. OK. Great. Now, tell me something about your weaknesses.

7. What motivates you?

8. How many hours do/did you usually work?

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AHORA TÚ… 

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(Imaginate que eres el entrevistador. Selecciona

las mejores respuestas y aquellas que no se deben decir. Razona tus respuestas.

Question 1: Interviewer: What type of position are you looking for?

Candidate 1 : I'm interested in an entry level (beginning) position.

Candidate 2 : I'm looking for a position in which I can utilize my experience.

Candidate 3: I would like any position.

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AHORA TÚ…    

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Question 2: Interviewer: Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?

Candidate 1 : I'm interested in a full-time position.

However, I would also consider a part-time position.

Candidate 2 : I'm looking for a full time position.

Candidate 3: Anything will be Ok.

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Question 3: Interviewer: What is your greatest weakness?

Candidate 1 : I work too hard and become nervous when my co-workers are not doing their job Candidate2: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I try to set timelimits for myself.

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Question 4: Interviewer: Why do you want to work for Smith and Sons?

Candidate 1 : Because I am convinced that Smith and Sons are becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be part of the team.

Candidate 2: Because I am convinced that there are great career opportunities in your company and I can make lots of money.

Candidate 3: I am impressed by the quality of your products. I am sure that I would be a convincing salesman because I truly believe that the Atomizer is the best product on the market today.

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