Re: Interview Practice Materials

From: Marcy Kramer-Porrazzo (peterp1@mail.idt.net)
Date: Thu Dec 19 1996 - 21:50:59 EST


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From: Marcy Kramer-Porrazzo <peterp1@mail.idt.net>
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Paul Margolis wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am currently teaching ESL and job-seeking skills to adult immigrants from
> the former Soviet Union, and I need some realistic job interview preparation
> materials. Ideally, I would like to use videos of interviews, but I would be
> happy with audio tapes or even written dialogues that could be used for
> role-playing practice.
> 
> My students are mostly university-educated, and they have been in the U.S.
> for periods ranging from two months to a year. They need English, of course,
> but also must gain an understanding of job-hunting, workplace culture and
> social interactions. My immediate concern, however, is getting them used to
> interviewing for jobs here.
> 
> Any information that you could give me would be most appreciated.
> 
> Thank you, Paul Margolis
> 
> E-mail: pmrgwrtr@chelsea.ios.com

Hi Paul,
I read your posting and was intrigued by your teaching Soviet imigrants.

I majored in Soviet Area Studies and am obtaining my teaching 
certification in grades K - 6 in Connecticut.  However, I am still very 
interested in using my background in Russian and am considering ESK , so 
that I can work with Soviet immigrants.  

Can I ask where you teach?  Do you have a degree in ESL?  Do you know 
what kind of training is required to teach adults?  I'm assuming that it 
varies depending on the state in which one plans to teach.

I would appreciate any assistance.

Thanks.

Regards,


Marcy

P.S.  I'm sorry that I cannot help you with your inquiry.  However, if I 
learn of any relevant information, I will certainly pass it on to you.



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