Матеріали до уроків англійської в старших класах школи за темою: "Вибір професії"

Topic: interview

Age of the students: 15-17. The pupils study the related topics in the 9-11^th forms.

Objectives:

•  learners will be introduced  to the  structure of the interviewing process, the preparation for it and the sample questions asked by employers;
• by the end of the activities learners will review the vocabulary needed for this event, they will be aware of what they should do and what should be avoided during the interview.

Materials: handouts

21^st century skills involved: critical thinking, creativity, communication, flexibility

Procedures:

• stage 1: learners work in small groups discussing questions by employers and to employers (during two lessons, 10-15 minutes)
• stage 2: the interview itself. An employer is a teacher. The questions are on the pieces of paper on the table. Learners come in turn to the employer, pick randomly several questions and give their answers. As far as a real interview lasts 30 minutes it’s impossible to reproduce it with every student in its full extent, that’s why a teacher chooses the best way for his class.

Activity evaluation: informal, self and peer assessment

QUESTIONS ASKED BY EMPLOYERS

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your hobbies?
• Why did you choose to interview with our organization?
• Describe your ideal job.
• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths?
• Can you name some weaknesses?
• Define success. Failure.
• Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them?
• Of which three accomplishments are you most proud?
• Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?
• Why did you choose your major?
• Which classes in your major did you like best? Least? Why?
• Did you work while going to school? In what positions?
• What did you learn from these work experiences?
• Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own?
• What kind of boss do you prefer?
• Do you prefer large or small organizations?