HOMEWORK

CD test for Unit 7. Bring the score as soon as you take the test for Unit 8.

Have a nice weekend.

TODAY'S TASK: 11:00 AM CLASS

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.- Please read the text below.

 

2.- Suppose you are having a job interview. Write about the five next points. Send your work to my email: moshi_lopez@hotmail.com      DO NOT FORGET THE HEADING: EBC LOGO, YOUR NAME, Title: Job Interview...

• 1.-Tell me about yourself.

• 2.-What do you expect to be doing ten years from now?

• 3.-Why should I hire you?

• 4.-Which 5 Questions would allow you to show the best of you? How would you answer them.

• 5.- Complete this sentences: I've achieved...I've fulfilled...I´ve accomplished...I've learnt...I've gained some experience...I'm still working on improving...

READING: Typical job interviews

Potential interview questions

 

Technically, not every item is a question; some are statements; but all are intended to prompt you for a response.

Better questions are not those that can be answered with a "yes" or "no," but are open-ended questions that invite thoughtful response. Even if you are asked a question that canINSTRUCTIONd with a "yes" or "no," (e.g. "Are you comfortable with the amount of travel this job involves?"), you can certainly add a word of explanation to back up your answer (e.g., "Yes. I actually look forward to the opportuntity to travel and to work with the staff members in some of the other offices.)

Best questions are those that ask you how you behaved in the past, because past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. These are referred to as behavioral interview questions; read more.

Not every interviewer will ask you every one of these questions. However, if you are prepared to address these questions, you will leave the impression that you were prepared for your job interview, even if additional questions take you by surprise.

• What are your long-range goals and objectives for the next seven to ten years?

• What are your short-range goals and objectives for the next one to three years?

• How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

• What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?

• Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?

• What are your strengths, weaknesses, and interests?

• How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?

• Describe a situation in which you had to work with a difficult person (another student, co-worker, customer, supervisor, etc.). How did you handle the situation? Is there anything you would have done differently in hindsight?

• What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? Describe a situation in which you did so.

• In what ways have your college experiences prepared you for a career?

• How do you determine or evaluate success?

• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?

• Describe a contribution you have made to a project on which you worked.

• What qualities should a successful manager/leader/supervisor/etc. possess?

• Was there an occasion when you disagreed with a supervisor's decision or company policy? Describe how you handled the situation.

• What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?

• Describe your most rewarding college experience.

• What interests you about our product or service?

• Why did you select your college or university?

• What led you to choose your major or field of study?

• What college subjects did you like best? Why?

• What college subjects did you like least? Why?

• If you could do so, how would you plan your academic studies differently?

• Do you think your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement?

• What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?

• In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?

• How do you work under pressure?

• Describe a situation in which you worked as part of a team. What role did you take on? What went well and what didn't?

• In what part-time, co-op, or summer jobs have you been most interested? Why?

• How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?

• Why did you decide to seek a position with our organization?

• What two or three things would be most important to you in your job?

• What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which you hope to work?

• How would you view needing to relocate for the job? Do you have any constraints on relocation?

• Are you comfortable with the amount of travel this job requires?

• Are you willing to spend at least six months as a trainee?

 

 

What the interview is looking for:

Interviewer says: Tell me about yourself.

 

Remember, this is a job interview, not a psychological or personal interview. The interviewer is interested in the information about you that relates to your qualifications for employment, such as education, work experiences and extracurricular activities.

Interviewer says: What do you expect to be doing five years from now? Ten years from now?

 

The interviewer is looking for evidence of career goals and ambitions rather than minutely specific descriptions. The interviewer wants to see your thought process and the criteria that are important to you. The interviewer is not looking for information about your personal life.

Interviewer says: Why should I hire you?

 

Stress what you have to offer the employer as relates to the position for which you are interviewing, not how nice it would be to work there or what you want from the employer. Remember that you are being compared to other candidates, and in fact more than one candidate might be a very good employee. Deliver to the employer reasons to see that you are a good fit (show you know yourself, know the field/industry, know the organization, and know the position).

Interviewer says: What are your ideas about salary?

 

Research salaries in your field before your interviews so that you know the current salary range for the type of position you are seeking. Read more about being prepared for questions about salary.

Interviewer says: Why do you want to work for our company/organization?

 

Not having an answer is a good way to get crossed off the candidate list, and is a common pet peeve of interviewers. Research the employer before your interview; attempt to find out about the organization's products, locations, clients, philosophy, goals, previous growth record and growth plans, how they value employees and customers, etc.

Unfortunately it's very common for job-seekers to directly state, "I really want to work for your company/agency/organization/firm," but then to be unable to answer the question "why?" Without the answer to "why?" the initial statement becomes meaningless.

HOMEWORK

PAGE 115.

THANKS A LOT.

ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL DAY. SO LONG!

MS. MONICA

HOMEWORK

Hello guys, I hope you're doing fine.

Today's homework:

PAGE 114, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

PLEASE HAVE YOUR BOOKS READY. SOON I WILL BE CHECKING THEM.

IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP EVERY DOCUMENT FOR YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR PORTFOLIOS BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER.

THANKS FOR BEING HERE.

Ms. Mónica López Q.

TODAY'S LINK:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2100566/Scientists-create-security-recognises-users-heartbeats.html

Look for the Questionnaire below. Thanks.

CLASS: Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012

MUST ANWER ON AN EBC ENGLISH OFFICIAL PAPER:

Title: Security systems. Reading Exam.

1.-What does this security system consist of?
2.-Is it reliable? Why?
3.-Which other system is Microsoft trying? Explain.
4.-Which system do you believe could work better? Why? (justify your answer)
5.-Which biometric system failed? Why?

HW

Please, do the exercises on page 114, "Working with Words" if you did not do/finish them in class.

Thanks!

HW

BRING YOUR TEST SCORES FOR UNITS 5 AND 6.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

MS. MONICA

REMINDERS

Hi guys, just to remind you that you'll be performing you role-plays on Monday 24th. Arrive on time!

Bring your CD Scores for Units 5 & 6 next Tuesday, the latest!

Thanks. I hope you're having a great weekend.

Ms. Mónica López Quiroga

HW FOR THURSDAY, SEP 20TH, 2012

BOOK PAGE 113.

I'LL SEE YOU TOMORROW.

Ms. Mónica López Quiroga

HOMEWORK

PAGE 112, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

THANKS A LOT!

Tuesday's HW

Page 112,   Working with Words.

Thanks.

MONDAY, SEP. 17's HW

CD TEST 5

YOU CAN BRING THE SCORE WHEN WE DO TEST 6.

THANKS.

SEE YOU!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th., 2012.

CLASS WORK.

Click on the following link:

http://www.trainingindustry.com/media/3998073/disneyqualityservicelessonsfromdisney.pdf

Answer these questions. Use a letter-size EBC-headed piece of paper:

1.-Beyond the core customer, who was the focus?
2.-What are the key drivers of growth and profitability?
3.-How did the "Secondary guest" concept originated?
4.-How can they get all the employees on board at Disney?
5.-Why would the employees be considered the greatest asset?

You don't need to copy these questions.

NO HW TODAY!

Enjoy the weekend guys!

Take good care.

Ms. Mónica López Q.

HW

PAGE 111, BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE YOUR SHEETS OF PAPER WITH EBC'S LOGO IN CLASS.

THANKS. ENJOY THE DAY.

HOMEWORK

BOOK, PAGE 110 (WORKING WITH WORDS)..

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!

MS. MÓNICA LÓPEZ Q.

HW

BRING 20 SHEETS OF PAPER WITH LOGO, ETC.

STUDY THE VERB LIST.

BYE!

MONDAY'S HOMEWORK

PLEASE, BRING SCORES FOR UNITS 3 AND 4 ON TUESDAY 11th.

BRING 2O SHEETS OF PAPER (WITH EBC LOGO, ETC.).

WE HAVE COVERED UNITS 1 TO 4 SO FAR. HAVE YOUR BOOKS READY, INCLUDING THE PRACTICE FILES.

REGARDS,

MONICA LOPEZ Q.

HOMEWORK/REMINDER

HELLO, I HOPE YOU'RE ALMOST READY WITH YOUR PRESENTATION.

DO THE TESTS FOR UNITS 3 AND 4 AND PLEASE, BRING THE CORRESPONDING SCORES

ORAL PRESENTATION NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th. DO NOT WEAR JEANS OR SHABBY CLOTHES.          GOOD LUCK!

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND.

MS. MONICA LOPEZ Q.

HW

STUDY YOUR VERB LIST (PAGE134). QUIZ ON PAST S. AND PRESENT PERFECT SOON!!

THANKS.

MS. MONICA LOPEZ Q.

HOMEWORK

PAGE 108, WORKING WITH WORDS (BOTH EXERCISES)

HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A NICE EVENING.

HW

PAGE 107.

REMINDER: NO MORE THAN 10 ABSENCES DURING THE SEMESTER!!

problems when you want to print scores?

Hello guys!

Once you are finished the test, the screen shows the score. In this same screen, you will see the option to print it.

Hope this is useful.

Have a nice Sunday!

See you!