Workbook 6 - Literacy Link South Central

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Activity Five: Use a Job Ad to Develop Interview QuestionsEssential Skills Tip: Document Use, Writing, Thinking• Make a job-related list of skills and experience• Think of questions an employer might askRead the ad on page 27 or choose one that is closer to the kind of job you arelooking for. You may wish to use www.jobbank.gc.ca and click on “job search”for a list of job ads.Use the table on the next page to:1. Make a list of the skills and experience that the employer is looking for.2. Think of questions that the employer might ask you about specificskills and experience.As an example, notice that the employer is looking for someone who can “Planand prepare construction schedules and milestones”.The simplest question he or she might ask is:“What experience do you have in planning and preparing schedules andmilestones?”The employer is also looking for someone with numeracy skills – working withnumbers or money. He or she might ask for an example of how you have usedyour numeracy skills in other jobs.3. Once you have developed the questions, answer them with specificexamples from your work, volunteer or life history.26
Title: Construction superintendent (NOC: 0711)Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, DaySalary: To be negotiatedAnticipated Start Date: As soon as possibleLocation: Gainsburg, Ontario (1 vacancy)Skill Requirements:Education: Completion of high schoolCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Driver’s LicenseExperience: Experience an assetLanguages: Speak English, Read English, Write EnglishType of Establishment/Work Setting Experience: Residential construction,Commercial construction, Industrial construction, Institutional constructionHuman Resources Responsibility: 1 - 20Budgetary Responsibility: 0 - $100,000Specific Skills: Plan, organize, direct and control daily operations, Plan andprepare construction schedules and milestones and monitor progress, Establish andimplement policies and procedures for quality controlAdditional Skills: Recruit, hire and supervise staff, Hire and supervise activities ofsubcontractorsEssential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Working with others, Job task planningand organizingOther Information: Successful candidate will have strong organizational and peopleskills and experience with scheduling and reading construction drawings. Candidatemust be assertive, self-motivated and keen.27
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