With your classmates, discuss the 4 questions below. Write notes and be prepared to share your information and summarize your ideas.
Questions
- Alexandro works in marketing in Brazil. He has been in Canada for 4 months now, and he hasn’t been able to find any work in marketing here. Presently, he is looking for a job in a restaurant to help pay his bills. Do you feel that this is a good move for him? Why or why not?
- Sung Me needs to find a job now, but she is going to college full-time for the next 6 months. How many hours of work should she try to get right now? Why?
- Christopher and Francois have applied for the same job as a sales associate at Staples. Both of them have good work skills. Christopher has more experience; however, Francois was friendlier when he talked to the hiring manager. Who do you think will get the job? Why?
- Rose was a student in her country. She is looking for work now. What skills does she have that will help her find a job? What skills can she mention when she goes for a job interview?