English FAL Level 4 Module 2

English: First Additional Language NQF 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Interviews Module 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Overview • Reading a job interview • Reading comprehension • Working with interview questions • Interview don’ts • Reflective writing Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Reading a job interview • Most jobs require some form of an interview. • Interviews vary from an informal chat to a long, intense process. • The interview process might include a number of stages. • You need to prepare for an interview. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 2.1 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.1 on page 17 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Reading comprehension Pre-reading Pre-reading includes skimming, scanning, Mathematics NQF Level 2 predicting and activating prior knowledge. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Reading comprehension In Level 4, you need to read for comprehension and analysis, and to critically evaluate the texts in the during reading process. During reading Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Reading comprehension Post-reading At the post-reading stage, you will be required to answer questions on the text, analyse the text for meaning, and create the text type in your own writing. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Reading comprehension The final stage of any learning process is the feedback stage. After your answers have been assessed, your lecturer will give you feedback on the strengths and weaknesses you have shown. Feedback Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Reading comprehension Pre-reading During reading Post-reading Feedback Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 2

Learning activity 2.2 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.2 on page 18 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Working with interview questions There are two main types of interview questions: questions about you, and questions about your attitude to work or your career. As part of your preparation, you should think about the kinds of questions you could be asked, and what your responses to those questions could be. Mathematics NQF Level 2 No matter what type of interview you are going to, or how long it lasts, you need to be prepared for it. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 2.3 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.3 on page 22 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Interview Do’s Sit up straight, and lean slightly forward in your chair. Show your enthusiasm by keeping an interested expression. Establish a comfortable amount of personal space between you and the interviewer. If you have more than one person interviewing you at once, make sure you briefly address both people with your gaze and return your attention to the person who has asked you a question. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Interview Don'ts Don’t be late. Don’t dress inappropriately. Work out what clothing will be acceptable for the position for which you are applying, and dress accordingly. Don’t arrive chewing gum, or drinking or eating. Leave your cell phone on silent, and in your bag or your pocket. Don’t criticise others during the interview. Don’t be over familiar and chatty with the interviewer. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 2.4 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.4 on page 24 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 2.5 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.5 on page 26 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Reflective writing • One of the most difficult questions in an interview is: What is your greatest weakness? You need to deal with this question without harming your chances of getting the job. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Learning activity 2.6 Module 2 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 2.6 on page 26 of your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

VIDEO: Interviews and filling in forms Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Summary of Module 2 Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

Formative assessment Module 2 Test your knowledge of Module 2 by completing the Formative assessment on page 29 of your Student’s Book Downloaded from hlayiso.com English FAL NQF Level 4

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