Speaking Formally:A peer activity: Role-Play
Player B
Objective
This activity is a role-play. It is designed to help you practice giving information in an information interview.1. Work with another learner participating in the course.2. Practise skills that you learnt in the virtual class of
Week 1.
Information Interviews 1
One of the best ways to find out what a specific job is like is to talk with people who are currently working in this job. In fact, no-one else can have a better idea of the real life experiences, challenges and opportunities of the job.
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Information Interviews 2
In an information interview, you answer questions about a job you do.
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Your Role
You are Player B.Your task is to give accurate information
about your job.
Procedure• You are an
experienced professional in your field.
• You will be interviewed by somebody who wants to enter your profession.
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This activity has four steps:
1Arrange an interview
with a learner
2Do Research 3Conduct
the interview
4Write a reflection
1Arrange an interview
with a learner
Write a
reflection
Arrange a Skype call with another
learner. You are the “experienced
professional” in this role-play.
Step 1
2Do Research
rite a reflection
It is vital that you research the
information about your job!
Step 2
Doing Research 1
Go to www.careercruising.comUsername: manitoba758Password: careers
Doing Research 2
Click Learn About Careers
Doing Research 3
Type a job tittle in a search box
Doing Research 3
Study the information about this job
Questions You Might Be Asked
Could you tell me about the education and training required for this type of work?
Could you tell me about the personal qualities needed to be successful in this kind of job?
Would you mind telling me about the most satisfying part of the job?
Would you mind telling me about the most challenging part of your job?
3Conduct the
interview
Step 3
Conduct the interview.
Make sure that:
-you are prepared
-you are on time
-you are respectful and helpful
4Write a reflection
Write a short reflection in the
forum.
What did you learn from this
activity?
Step 4
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