Are you ready for the next job interview!

Anthony, DL Teacher

Anthony is one of our DL teachers who have been trained to help students seeking employment and wanting to practise for the next job interview.

Before the first lesson Anthony usually sends the student a Job Interview Package which includes sample interview questions and tips on how to create a positive impression. If students have a resume and a covering letter they will typically send them before the lesson to Anthony so he can give them feedback and suggest sections that can be adapted.  If students don’t have a resume or a covering letter, however, Anthony can send them samples and ask them to prepare these documents for his review.

So Anthony, what do you do in these lessons!
In Lesson 1 I usually discuss:

- Student work goals and what type of jobs they're looking for
- Topics in the Job Interview Package – tips and sample questions
- How to answer specific job interview questions
- Feedback or tips on writing a good resume and a covering letter
- Responding to criteria listed in an advertisement
- Information about employment websites

For homework I ask students to find a job ad that interests them from seek.com.au and email me the link before the second lesson.

In Lesson 2, I role play the job interview with the student, give feedback, then role play it again more carefully. Students usually perform better as a result of the practice.

What advice would you give students seeking employment?

Students are often concerned that they don’t get jobs because of their English.  This may not be true.  Although having good English is important, it may have to do more with the experience they’ve had and the skills they can offer the job.  I focus on special techniques for answering questions such as how to emphasise that their abilities would benefit the company.

Can these lessons help students with their CSWE learning outcomes?

Certainly, Level 3 students can achieve Learning Outcome D2 "Participate in an interview" plus we have employment modules for both Level 2 and 3 students.

• What concerns you the most about job interviews?
• What is the hardest question you can get asked?

If you need help, why not ask your regular DL teacher for 2 additional Job Interview Practice lessons with one of our experienced teachers!