my experience

 

On Friday in 24 /2/2017 mika and I went to the  campus  to make an interview for many people

about job hunting . First of all we frightened and worried “ How shall we start?” , “ How we can be

polite ?” but while we started with the first people we found it interesting . also all the student over

there are kind and helpful, they help us too much. It is a good opportunity to practise our skills,

English language and growing our self-confident . However it is a big chance to talk with different

people from different country and chatted with them a little bit. We asked ten people about  five

questions  and they answered honestly , they might be 12 students but,  unfortunately two of them

were late and they want to catch their  lectures . It was a few minutes but it  is  amazing and I wished

if I could interview more people. We get fun and I think it helps me a lot and it is a good idea to help

student to progress their English skills , Thanks for the great time .

                                                        My interview's questions:>



Job Interview by Nguyen

Which do you think the most important thing is for ensuring a successful interview?
a) Smiling
b) Being enthusiastic about the job(7)
c) Dress appropriately
d) Arriving on time(1)
Which interview question do you think the most bizarre?
a) What would make you kick a dog?(3)
b) How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
c) What animal would you like to be reincarnated as?(2)
d) Are you planning to have children?(1)
e) What sort of dinosaur are you?(2)
Which websites do you use to find a job?
a) Trade me(4)
b) Seek(4)
c) Student Job Search(1)
Which area do you highlight in your CV?
a) Your skills(5)
b) Your work experience(4)
c) Your education(1)
d) Your interest and habit(1)
What kind of cloths do you wear for an interview?
a) Tidy (1)
b)  Professional(5)
c) Simple(2)
 It is a chance for me to practice my English skills also I can work as Shin partner which is very great because he helped me a lot and we interviewed a lot of people in campus . Almost people is very friendly they helped us answer all the question.

Interview about job by Andres

Interview about job  by Andres 

Inquiry Questions:

1- Have you ever been in a job interview?

if your answer  was yes go to the  A question

A. On a scale of 1 -10 how scared did you feel?

2 Where  is the most bizarre place to do a job interview?

-In a rugby stadium

-In a bar or restaurant

-In a cinema

-On the street 

3. Which of the interview questions do you think is the worst?

-What sort of dinasaur are you?

-Can you name three Lady Gaga Songs?

-Which TV character are yu most liike?

-Does life fascinate you?

4- What is the worst thing to do in an interview?

-Slouch

-Look down all the time

-Cross your arms

-Play with your hair.

5. What doyou think is the most important  thing to have a good job interview?

-A good CV

-Appropriate clothes

-Arriving on time

- Your Background.

Results obtained.

This Friday was my first interviewer experience, I felt good speaking with new people from Dunedin, and they were very friendly and helped us  a lot answering all questions.   I learned that if you want to have a successful interview on the street, first it is a good idea to choose carefully the person to interview, because sometimes people don’t have enough time and they respond without thinking.  This Friday was a  funny experience.

About the interview result, we got an interesting results: The majority of people answered that the worst thing to do  in an interview is to look down all the time, on the other hand just one person answered that the worst  thing is crossing your arms.

When we ask about how frightened  did you feel in a job interview, they answered they felt calm

This Inquiry Showed more than 70% of people answered that the worst interview question is –Can you name three Lady Gaga Songs?- Also anyone   thought  that –what sort of dinosaur are You?- was the worst question that was an unexpected answer.

Interview about job hunting by Masaya

1 Which person do you think would be a better employee?

A    Someone who is good at their work but can’t get alone with others.

B    Someone who can get alone with others, but is incompetent.

2 What will you do if you had a horrible interviewer?

A   Punch his face

B   Leave the interview

C   Be calm

D   Hold on as it is

3 What time would you arrive if your job interview started at 9:00am?

A   8:50 am 

B   9:00 am

C   9:10 am

D   8:30 am

4 What do you look for in a job?

A   Salary

B   Good colleagues

C   Interest

D A  good boss

5 What do you think is the worst thing to do in a interview?

A  Be sleepy

B  Bring some food

C  Wear a T-shirt

D  Digging into boogers

This time I asked many kinds of people.  I asked people walking alone, and in large numbers. When I was refused  by people who were walking in large numbers, I was very sad… but most  people I asked was very friendly. Maybe my English was so bad, but they answered gently. The most thing was all people answered seriously. I thought some people would answer with prank.   

I could talk with a lot of foreigners by English. It was very precious experience for me.                                                                          

Thanks to those who answered.

Interview about job hunting by Yuma

          Interview about job hunting by Yuma

1. Can you accept work overtime?

a) Yes 2

b) No 1

2. Could you accept often making business trips?

a) If company can cover the costs of business trips 1

b) You can accept up to twice per month

c) You do not want to go on business trips, because you want to spend time with your family

d) You can accept business trips anytime

 (No answer 2 )

3. What is the most important question for an applicant to ask a manager?

a) How much salary a month 1

b) How many vacation a year 1

c) What bonuses are available

d) How many working hours a day 1

4. What is the best way to relax before an interview?

a) Deep breathing

b) Listening to music

c) Talking with someone 2

d) Drinking something 1

5. Have you ever been asked a strange question in an interview?

a) Not yet 1

b) Only once

c) Sometimes 1

d) Usually 1

At first I was nervous, but to ask something in English was a good experience for me. I learned that most people answered questions by sincerely.

But I regretted that question 2 was a bad question because most students can’t answer this question. (In fact, one student said I couldn’t answer this question because I’m a student.) So I should have changed question 2.

Job Seeking Interview by Yukino

I asked these questions to 11 persons.


1. Which question would be the most interesting in a job interview?

1. If you were a millionaire, how would you use your money?  3
2. Which part of the body, do you wash first? 0
3. Celeb lifestyle or normal lifestyle, which do you prefer? 5
4. 1 to 100, what number, do you like the most? 3
    

2. What is the most important thing, for a job interview?

1. Smiling 2
2. Nodding 0
3. Making eye contact 5
4. Wearing appropriate clothes 4
    

3. What is the worst thing to do in a job interview?

1. Closing the legs 0
2. Avoiding the eye contact 0
3. Being late  11
4. Looking at the clock many times 0
    

4. Which part of a resume do you think is the most important for a company?

1. Name, age, picture 0
2. Qualifications 5
3. Experience Career 0
4. Aims in life 6
    

5. What kind of the person are companies looking for the most?

1. A person who is keen about the position 2
2. A person who is interested in the position 2
3. A person who is accessible 0
4. A person who is engaging 7
    
                                                                                                Interviewer Yukino and Atsumi
   

              
                I learned two things of the interview through last class. First of all, I got more confidence to speak English. At first, I was nervous because I thought nobody would cooperated with our questionnaire, owing to my poor English. However, I would spoken clear English, so thanks to the activity, I 'm not afraid of using English now. Another one is that Kiwi students and International students were quite kind of me. When I asked them, "Can I ask you a few questions about job seeking?" Then most students answered, "Yes, of course." When I heard that, I was impressed with them because in the case of Japan, nobody can stop in front of me to answer several questions. Therefore, The personality of Kiwis is mild, I think.  

Student about interviewing and job hunting by Xian

1 Which person do you think would be a better employee?

A    Someone who is good at their work but can’t get alone with others.

B    Someone who can get alone with others, but is incompetent.

2 What will you do if you had a horrible interviewer?

A   punch his face

B   Leave the interview

C   Be calm

D   Hold on as it is

3 What time would you arrive if your job interview started at 9:00am?

A   8:50 am

B   9:00 am

C   9:10 am

D   8:30 am

4 What do you look for in a job?

A   Salary

B   good colleague

C   interest

D   good boss

5 What do you think is the worst thing to do in a interview?

A  Be sleepy

B  Bring some food

C  Wear a T-shirt

D  Digging booger

  I think this was an important experience for me, because I am always shy to talk with strangers. I tried to talk with them and I found most of them very happy to help us but only 1 or 2 students were very busy and refused us. Although very embarrassed we understood them and we got a lot through this activity. For instance, how to communicate with people politely.

Job seeking interview by Ayana

1- What is the best thing to do during an interview?

a)To arrive on time.

b)Wear a suit.

c)Be prepared for the interview. 4

d)Be enthusiastic about the job. 2

 

2- Which of the below questions do you think are the most hard to answer?

a)Can you give the name of all countries in the world? 2

b)If everything became possible, what would you do first? 3

c)You are stranded on a desert island. You have 60 seconds to choose people of 10 professions to come with you. Who do you choose? 1

d)If you were a car, what car would you be?

 

3- Which questions do you think you don’t have to answer?

a)How old are you? 2

b)Are you married? 3

c)Are you planning to have children? 2

d)How much do you weigh? 3

 

4- Which of these situation is the worst thing for a candidate to do?

a)Forget the day of the interview. 3

b)Come in tennis wear.1

c)Call the interviewer by his first name.

d)Lie about your CV. 2

 

5- Which situation would you prefer during an interview?

a)Sitting next to the interviewer.

b)Be interviewed during a walk outside. 2

c)Have a coffee with the interviewer during the interview. 3

d)Having an interview by video conference.

 

 

What I learned is that interviews is difficult.  It spent a lot of time to search the people who can answer our questions. People were confused it when they were asked unusual questions. Also, an answer of unusual question is biases like number 3. It was an interesting result. And there were people who answer all. ( a, b, c, and d) I think they couldn’t decide which one.  (by Ayana Miki)

Interview about job hunting by Ploy

1. What’s the important thing to do in an interview?
a) Be enthusiastic about the job.
b) Arrive on time (2)
c) Dress appropriately
d) Be prepared for the interview (6)

2. What’s the worst thing do in an interview?
a) Cross your arms
b) Play with your hair (1)
c) Slouch (3)
d) Look down all the time (4)

3. Which kind of person would you prefer to work with?
a) Peaceful (1)                     d) Moody
b) Talkative (2)                    e) Creative (2)
c) Independent (3)              f) Someone who wants to be a leader

4. Which extreme questions do you prefer?
a) If you were an animal, what animal would you be? (3)
b) If you had something really important, would you keep it or give it to someone? If you would give it to someone, who would you give it to? (2)
c) Room, desk, or car which do you clean first? (1)
d) Which TV character are you most like? (2)

5. After you interviewed, how did you feel?
a) Happy (2)
b) Nervous (2)
c) Disappointed
d) Relaxed (4)

 

What did you learn?

Obviously, the most important thing to do an interview is be prepared for the interview and during the interview, we should not look down all the time. In fact, many people do not want to work with someone who wants to be a leader and moody even though they want to work at the best company. After they finished big interviewed they normally feel relaxed.

How did you feel?

While I asked the questions to local people, I always got nervous and also somebody refused to answer me. On the other hand, some people did not refuse me but they answered me with a strange voice. I think, I should practice more and more with the local people.

 

interview about job hunting by Mari

1)         Which one is the most important for a successful interview?

a)         CV        b) outfit          c) arrive on time         d) be prepared for the interview 8

 

2)         What is the worst thing to do in an interview?

a)         slouch      b) look down all the time  7       c) cross your arms  1    d) play with  your hair

3)         Which interview question do you think is most interesting?

a)         What animal would you like to be reincarnated as?

b)         Which TV program are you most like?

c)         If you were alone on a desert island, what would you bring? 5

d)         If you were rich, what would you do? 3

4)         What quality do you think companies want most?

a)         leadership  2   b) communication skills  4  c) friendliness     d) endurance 2

it's interesting about A3and 4.

Because Q3 is not question about a real situation, many people choose the answer(c) I think.

And it's interesting about Q4 , because one student asks us " What kind of company ?" .  I didn't consider the situation. Depends on a kind of company , it's changed I think.


When I asked people to ask some questions , l was actually nervous but they were so kind.

Interview about job hunting by Yumi

By  Yumi

 

1. What’s the important thing to do in an interview?

a) Be enthusiastic about the job.

b) Arrive on time 2

c) Dress appropriately

d) Be prepared for the interview 6

2. What’s the worst thing do in an interview?

a) Cross your arms

b) Play with your hair 1

c) Slouch 3

d) Look down all the time 4

3. Which kind of person would you prefer to work with? .

a) Peaceful  1                          d) Moody

b) Talkative    2                      e) Creative 2

c) Independent   3               f) Someone who wants to be a leader

4. Which extreme questions do you prefer?

a) If you were an animal, what animal would you be? 3

b) If you had something really important, would you keep it or give it to someone? If you would give it to someone, who would you give it to? 2

c) Room, desk, or car which do you clean first? 1

d) Which TV character are you most like? 2

5. After you interviewed, how did you feel?

a) Happy 1

b) Nervous 2

c) Disappointed

d) Relaxed 4

I was a little bit nervous but I had a great time.Because Every intervewer was
kind to me. I was surprised at question 3. Most interviewers anserwerd c)Independent.I thought people would choose a)peaceful.It was interesting for me.

Interview about job hunting by Mika

I interviewed people at the Otago university with Haya. That was a good opportunity to speak with many people.
At first, I was very nervous because I didn't have confidence in my English but people I asked were very kind, so I could enjoy this interview.



Q1. When will you have a job interview, which thing do you think is the most important?
a ) Arriving on time (5)
b ) Being prepared for the interview (3)
c ) Being enthusiastic about the job (1)
d ) Checking everything is correct on your CV (1)



Q2. What's the best thing to do in an interview?
a ) Be careful about every words
you say (1)
b ) Maintain eye contact with the interviewer (5)
c ) Smile (3)
d ) You should know everything on your CV (1)



Q3. Which of the below jobs would you prefer to do?
a ) Teacher (4)
b ) Editor (3)
c ) Journalist (3)
d ) Manager of a restaurant (0)



Q4. Which of the extreme interview questions do you think would work well?
a ) Does life fascinate you? (5)
b ) If you were a country, which country would you be? (2)
c ) On a scale of 1-10 how weird are you? (2)
d ) Room, desk or car which do you clean first? (1)



Q5. If you were an interviewer, which interview situation would you find the most difficult or surprising?
a ) A candidate comes without preparation for the interview (1)
b ) A candidate eats something during the interview (3)
c ) A candidate wearing tennis wear comes (0)
d ) A candidate texts during the interview (6)


Before I went to the interview, I thought people would have similar opinions. However, everyone I asked had own opinions and thoughts even if they are a same generation. It was very interesting to me. Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for their cooperation.

Interview about job hunting by Shin

    I asked Job Interview Questions to the students of the university of Otago with Nguyen. It was my first time to interview strangers. I was a little nervous but Nguyen has so much confidence. I asked to some people, but I couldn't hear what they said. So I was lucky to be her partner.

1. Which do you think the most important thing is for ensuring a successful
interview?

(a) Smiling ...0

(b) Being enthusiastic about your job ...7

(c) Dressing appropriately ...0

(d) Arriving on time ...1

2. Which interview question do you think the most bizarre?

(a) What would make you kick a dog? ...3

(b) How tall are you? How much do you weigh? ...0

(c) What animal would you like to be reincarnated as? ...2

(d) Are you planning to have children? ...1

(e) What sort of dinosaur are you? ...2

3. Which websites do you use to find a job?

Trade me ...5

Seek ...5

Student Job Search ...1

4. Which area do you highlight in your CV?

(a) Your skills ...5

(b) Your work experience ...4

(c) Your education ...1

(d) Your interests and habits ...1

5. What kind of clothes do you wear for an interview?

They answered prepared, simple, clean, unprofessional clothes.


I feel almost all people answered same choice about the Q. 1, 3, 5. I was surprised that NZ people thought formal suits were not important for job hunting.

Interview about job hunting by Hana

Interview about job hunting by Hana

In friday's class, Andras and I conducted a survey about job hunting to pedestrians.
There are 5 questions in this survey and the same tendency can be seen each 5 questions.
It was a great opportunity to communicate with people who live in Dunedin.

1. Have you ever been in a job interview?
 1) Yes
 2) No

If your answer was Yes, go to the second question.

-2 On a scale of 1 to 10 how scared did you feel?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

All people answered Yes and most people chose more than 5.

2. where is the most bizzare place to do a job interview?
 a) in a rugby stadium
 b) in a Bar or Restaurant
 c) in a Cinema
 d) On the street

most people chose c) because it is quite difficult to speak in a Cinema.

3. Which of the questions do you think is the worst?
 a) What sort of dinosour are you?
 b) Can you name three Lady Gagas songs?
 c) Which TV character are you most like?
 d) Does life fascinate you?

Most people chose b) because it depends on personal preferences.
Some people chose others but not so many.

4. What is the worst thing to do in  job interview?
 a) Slouch
 b) look down all the time
 c) Cross your arms
 d) play with your hair

In this question, we could not find a common feature in their answers.

5. What do you think is the most important thing to have a good interview?
 a) A good CV
 b) Appropriate clothes
 c) Arriving on time
 d) Your background

Most people answered c) because even if you had a good CV, you would not be able to get a job without arriving on time.

Interview about job hunting by Camille

    As far as I am concerned, this interview was a special experience for everyone. During one hour, we had to face people who weren't accessible at all and who made us quickly understand by refusing to answer our questions.. However, there were some people who could surprise you by their kindness and honesty. I was with Ayana and it was a sublime experience to share with her.

 

1- What is the best thing to do during an interview?

a)To arrive on time.

b)Wear a suit.

c)Be prepared for the interview. (1)

d)Be enthusiastic about the job. (3)

2- Which of the below questions do you think are the most hard to answer?

a)Can you give the name of all countries in the world? (1)

b)If everything became possible, what would you do first? (2)

c)You are stranded on a desert island. You have 60 seconds to choose people of 10 professions to come with you. Who do you choose? (1)

d)If you were a car, what car would you be?

3- Which questions do you think you don’t have to answer?

a)How old are you? (3)

b)Are you married? (4)

c)Are you planning to have children? (3)

d)How much do weigh? (3)

4- Which of these situation is the worst thing for a candidate to do?

a)Forget the day of the interview. (1)

b)Come in tennis wear.

c)Call the interviewer by his first name.

d)Lie about his CV. (3)

5- Which situation would you prefer during an interview?

a)Sitting next to the interviewer.

b)Be interviewed during a walk outside. (1)

c)Have a coffee with the interviewer during the interview. (3)

d)Having an interview by video conference.

                                                          

My conclusion :

If we look in general, people answered the same things and had the same opinion. They were also confused, especially to question number 3 which they answered all of the possible response. Finally, It was pretty funny to know each point of view from unknown kiwi people.