Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Psychometric Tests
- Curriculum Vitae Writing
- Letters
- Interviews
- Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
- Exercise 2: Exposed Cloze
- Exercise 4: True/False Statements
- Exercise 5: Multiple Choice Questions
- Exercise 6: True/False Statements
- Exercise 7: Multiple Choice Questions
- Exercise 8: Cloze
- Exercise 9: Multiple Choice Questions
- Exercise 10: Exposed Cloze
- Exercise 11: Selections
Psychometric Tests
Exercise 1: Selections
- Psychometric tests are used in a wide variety of situations.
- There are many types of test which measure different aspects of intelligence and personality.
- Intelligence tests have existed for about a hundred years.
- Nobody really agrees what intelligence is.
- According to the text, it is a good idea to practise doing tests.
Curriculum Vitae Writing
Letters
Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Questions
- You should always send a cover letter with your CV.
- Paper which may be a discreet colour but has no patterns, flowers or butterflies on it.
- It is a good idea to point out certain important facts or skills explained in your CV.
- Match the kind of language used in the advertisement.
- Why you would be able to make a positive contribution to the company.
- When you are able to attend an interview and start work.
Exercise 7: Selections
- Dear Ms Jones
- I would like to apply for the post
- advertised in this month’s Travel Gazette.
- As you can see from my CV I have a great deal of experience,
- and I have excellent interpersonal skills.
- I am confident that I could make a positive contribution to the Baycourt Hotel.
- I am able to attend an interview at your convenience
- and would be able to take up an appointment immediately.
- Looking forward to hearing from you,
- Yours faithfully, Brenda Pratt.
Interviews
Exercise 9: Multiple Choice Questions
- Explain that you have been out of work for a long time and you need the money.
- If your last job was boring, explain that your colleagues were stupid and incompetent, and you didn’t earn enough money.
- Explain that you haven’t really got any strong points, that you are average at everything.
- Make it very clear that you have no weaknesses.
- Ask if the company has a training course about teamwork.
- Explain that you are the best candidate for the post but that it’s their decision.
- You could ask about when your first holidays would be.
Exercise 11: Selections
- Plan you journey beforehand and check how long the journey will take.
- If you have a disability, check there are no obstacles which could cause delays.
- Give yourself plenty of time to decide what to wear.
- Get your clothes ready the day before.
- You needn't buy a new outfit!
- Aim for a neat, tidy and clean appearance.
- Get your CV, references and certificates together, in case you need them at the interview.
- Enter the room confidently, shake hands firmly, and introduce yourself.
- Remember to smile!
- Answer questions as fully as you can, avoiding yes and no answers.
- If you don't understand a question, say so.
- Speak clearly.
- Don't criticise former employers, interrupt, or draw attention to your weaknesses.
- Provide examples to prove your achievements.
- Remember, most employers like people who listen, come prepared, and appear confident.
- After the interview, think about how it went. What went well? What went badly?
- Not all interviews are one-to-one. You may have to face other interview situations.
- A Panel Interview is made up of two or more members.
- Some interviews allow you to demonstrate your level of competency in key areas of the job.
- Group interviews are used to test whether you can work as part of a team.
- In a group interview, be prepared to take an active part in the discussion or task.
- Disclosure means telling someone before an interview that you are blind or have low vision.
- The question of whether you should disclose before an interview has no easy answer.
- The employer may believe that a blind or visually impaired person can do the job.
- On the other hand the employer may be intimidated and find an excuse not to interview you.
- What if you wait until you get to the interview to reveal your visual impairment?
- Some employers don't mind the surprise and you can clear up any concerns in person.
- For some employers, on the other hand, being surprised definitely does matter.
- You may be able to get advice from your national blind and visually impaired organisation.
- In the end, however, it is up to you to decide.