Thursday, January 29, 2009

Testimonials

Nia is an extraordinary, experienced English teacher. It is very easy to understand her. She is very good at what she does!!!!

During the interview preparation class I felt that I was finally learning how to express myself in a job (professional) environment.

When I went to my job interview I felt so confident and I also felt that my English vocabulary was so much better due to Nia´s classes.

I think Nia gives the opportunity to improve English skills for people who are looking for a bilingual position.

JS

JS was the first person that I helped prepare for an interview. At the time that he asked me for help I did not do this kind of work--interveiw preparation, per se. I decided after working with him for a few hours and getting positive feedback and a successful outcome that I should offer this service to others.

Please understand, I am not a miracle worker. The work comes from you. I am a guide and coach and teacher. You actually will perform alone in the live interview(s)that you have in English with representatives of the organization (school, company, etc.) that you want to enter.

As I wrote to JS...


I need to tell you something...

You got the job with BIMBO USA because YOU--YOUR experience, YOUR education, YOUR personality and YOUR ease with English! I think that our talking together gave you more confidence and some practice. As you know, all too well, there are not many opportunities to practice English, face to face, in Queretaro.


In the comment section, I invite YOU to write about your experience with me and/or other teachers online and/or in Queretaro, Mexico.

Location & Time


Sessions will be given in four different venues. You may choose one or all of them.

In person mock interviews will be scheduled between 11am and 4pm Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday. Telephone interviews and the submission, correction and review of interview questions and answers may happen outside of the aforementoned time periods.

Cost



The cost is (A) or (B);
(A) $4,000/18 hours, or
(B) $250/hour
You choose, (A) or (B).
Payment is in advance.

You may share your time, and therefore your expense, with up to 5 other people of your choosing.

Description



This training is intended for strong upper intermediate and advanced non-native English speakers.

If you are accepted as a client, you and anyone else you have invited to join you for this training, will be given a series of written questions for review. The questions are to be answered in writing and submitted for correction...PRIOR to the first mock interview.

You are encouraged to record all mock interviews (digital camera, camcorder, etc) for later review and instruction.

Before and after each mock interview there will be interview tips and error correction as needed.

You are to speak, dress and behave as you would for an actual inteview.

You are asked to write testimonials on this blog, during and after the training.

As time and interest permit videos and/or podcasts will be reviewed and commented on. Participants are encouraged to use the resources on the right hand side of this page. Participants are encouraged to record our sessions together.



How could the interviewees improve their performance (below)?



Sunday, January 18, 2009

What I Will Ask You--Round One!

  1. Tell me about yourself.
  2. What would you say is your greatest weakness or area that you need to work on?
  3. What is your greatest strength?
  4. What did you enjoy about your previous (or current) job?
  5. What was (is) your least favorite thing about that job?
  6. Why are you interested in this position with us?
  7. What about you makes you a good candidate for this position? In other words, why should we hire you?
  8. Do you have any questions for me?