Interview Skill Script # 1

Theatre is a rehearsal for life

If the play is regarding the Romans, the audience does not expect Egyptians on stage, if the theme is regarding religion; the audience does not expect car shows on stage.

During an interview, the interviewer is expecting all the points mentioned here under.

So give your audience (THE INTERVIEWER) what they want.

The importance of an interview:

· First Impression

·       -  Being yourself  - say the truth

·        - Know what you are saying

·         Be precise

·         Do not hesitate

·         Look smart

·         Be interested / ask relevant questions

SCENE 1

 BOTH SMART

1 NOT CONFIDENT ·         SHY ·         LOOKING EVERYWHERE

2 ·         LOUD ·         RUDE ·         OVER CONFIDENT ·         BAD POSTURE

Europe and Unemployment: LATVIA

In Latvia unemployed youth people are about the 13% and 16% of population.

In particular, in the city of Rezekne the rate of unemployed youth people is about 26%: here the population of city decreased twice).

In Latvia, the minimum salary is about 230 €.

A lot of Latvian people emigrate aborad, because there are not a loto of work opportunities. It is very hard to find a job for women after 30 years old and most of the men have to do manual work.

The unemployment in Latvia started because of the crisis in 2007 and now a lot of people haven’t got a job because a lot of factories and firms have closed down.

Some solutions that might helpare:

-        -  To study more professional jobs;

-         - To develop small business, especially in the tourism area;

-         - To learn languages;

-         - To always continue with self-development, eg. training courses;

-          - To do voluntary work.

How to get your dream job?

How to get your dream job?

If your CV was accepted your future employee will invite you for a job interview. During the interview there are some rules that maybe you don’t know but you have to follow.

1.     Dress code:

It is very important to wear a proper outfit because this is the first contact with your future employee and to make a good first impression.

The person who has the interview has to wear elegant clothes but not too fancy. Clean your shoes up, cut your nails and take care of your hygiene.

For men is important to be shaved, to have brushed hair. The best is if you wear black or dark colored business suit and white shirt. Also wear a simple tie which fits to your outfit. Always ironing your clothes!

For women is important to wear dark colored business suite (trousers or skirt). Wear a white blouse (no low- necked) and shoes with a medium heels. Women should not wear too much jewellery and make a discrete make up.

2.     Behaviour:

The second contact in  an interwiev is the intoduction. It is very important to say your name clear and loudly. Remember to shake a hand (not too strong, not too weak). When they offer you a seat take it and sit in a proper position, keep the optimal distance between the interwier and yourself (it is usually 1 meter). Do not cross your arms and legs or touch your hair, bite your nails or chew a gum. Be nice, kind and smile but not too much.

         3. Question – answer:

You should prepare about the topic about your future position and the history of the company. It will show to the employee that you are serious applicant and you really want the job.

Give short answers, always get to the point and talk about the important things. Be prepared about your CV and references because maybe they will ask questions from it too.

4.     Finito:

At the end of the interview the applicant should thank the interviewers for theit time and their attention. Say goodbye, shake a hand and look into the eyes and smile.

If you follow the rules above you will be more successful and you have more chance to get your dream job.

Discrimination at Work

Discrimination at work

Europe and Unemployment: LITHUANIA

Youth Unemployment in Lithuania

Population in Lithuania: about 3.000.000 people.

Employment situation

Unemployed people in 2011: 14 %

Employed people in 2011: 86 %

Salary:

Minimum: 200 € (37 % of employed people)

Medium: 450 € (46%)

Maximum: more than 450 € (17%)

The results of unemployment:

-          - Emigration;

-          - Sucides;

-          - Divorces;

-          - Thief;

-          - Poverty.

Work and babies # 5

WORK AND BABIES # 5

"Are you planning to have a job? Then don’t plan to have children!"

”Maria has been unemployed for almost a year and is looking hard for a job. Ten days ago she went 

for an interview for her dream job - it was exactly what she was looking for! Everything went well and 

she was offered the position. The company asked her to have a meeting with Mr. Wladstock, the 

personnel officer in order to sign her contract. 

She had already discussed her duties and other job-related issues at the interview. Just as Maria was

about to sign the contract, Mr. Wladstock said that a condition of the job was that she signs a

declaration that she will not have a baby for the next two years.”

...How did it end?...

SCENE 5.

Europe and Unemployment: GREECE

In Greece the unemployment of young people is increasing every day.  

Graduates cannot find jobs neither in their specialities nor in other sectors.  As a result , most of the educuated and talent Greek people leave their country and seek opportunities abroad where they are more aprreciated. Due to the fact that education and governments do not provide the right guidance to young people, it is difficult for Greece to overcome the economic crisis and develop.

On the other hand, there are the ones that don’t give up and go on strikes in order to alter the situation.

It’s true that most people in Greece are disappointed but finally the only solution is to stay and fight for a better future.