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(modified from this more comprehensive 3 hour activity plan: activity description / PDF)
Length :Depending on how its implemented, this could be a 20 minute activity or possibly closer to an
hour
Included:
a. Instructions
b. Sample Dialogue and sample interview questions
c. Jobseeker/Employer role play character descriptions
d. Templates for short resume and company/position information display
Activity instructions
Each role has individual character description to follow. Students can switch between being either:
-jobseeker or
-an employer looking to hire the most appropriate (qualified but not overqualified) candidate (they have a
single opening each)
Optional preparation:
Jobseekers:
Simplest: Give them the character description and turn them loose
More preparation: (possibly paired with another jobseeker)
They can create a resume (see template) that reflects their experience, education, and skills (as
given in character description, expanded on, or use a genuine description) and prepare to answer
to possible questions.
They could also be given a list of all the possible openings and can prepare specifically for those
most appropriate
Employers:
Simplest: give them the employer description and have them sit in a space designated for employers.
More preparation: (possibly paired with another employer)
They can create a small informational poster (see template) that describes the company and the
position available.
They can also prepare appropriate interview questions.
They could also be given a list of all the possible candidates and decide who might be the best
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Topic 7 Activity: Simple Job Fair English for Interviews
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Topic 7 Activity: Simple Job Fair English for Interviews
A. Recent college graduate You have a degree in Computer Science. The only job you
have had is working for your parents pig farm.
B. Auto industry office worker You worked with a company for 30 years and lost your
job. You have a degree in business. You speak Japanese.
D. High school student You are a junior and have okay grades. You need to make money
for college. You do not have any work experience. You are fluent in Spanish.
E. Airline pilot You have 10 years of experience as a pilot and you have an English
degree.
F. Hotel manager You have 5 years work experience at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
and have a degree in Tourism.
G. Retail store manager You havent chosen a career yet. You have some college
education. You have 1 year experience working as a manager at Hi Mart.
H. Car dealership owner You have 20 years of experience as an owner. You have a
bachelors degree in business. Your car dealership went bankrupt.
I. Factory worker You graduated from high school with a diploma and went to work at a
kimchi factory You didnt go to college
J. Restaurant cook You did not finish high school and you did not attend college. You
have limited English speaking ability.
K. Office worker You attended 2 years of community college and received a certificate in
human resources. You have 2 years of experience in the office environment
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2. Home Plus Stock room workerHe or she must work in the back room organizing
boxes and filling shelves in the store
3. Hospital Janitor -- This person must have high standards for cleanliness, be self-
motivated, and work well with people.
4. Car Wash -- Supervisor He or she must monitor the worker and is responsible for
scheduling
5. Italian Restaurant Waiter He or she must have experience handling food and be
hardworking, friendly, and clean
7. Busy Grocery Store Cashier He or she must be good with math and have experience
working with customers
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Company Name:
Opening:
Duties Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Jobseeker: resume
Resume
Name:
Education
Work History
Resume
Name:
Education
Work History