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Interview Information:
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1. Please tell us about family:
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| The key-discribing word about my family is mutual understanding and support. All our family members are very close to each other. My older sister is my best friend with whom I cam share all my secrets. My father was allways a very good example for me |
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2. Can you tell us how you were disciplined as a child?
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| Me and my sister were raised in the way where respect to each other was set as the priority, and sharing was very important too. At home everyone had his/her own duty. For example, I was responsible for taking care of our dog, buying groceries... |
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3. Can you tell what you enjoyed about your last job?
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| Working with children, being involved in another culture |
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4. What do you consider the worst thing about your last job?
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| first week of adaptation |
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5. What was the most difficult thing you had to do?
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| confronting the language barrier |
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6. Can you think of a problem you have had, and let us know how you handled it?
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| When I just came to Belgium as an Au-Pair, one day I picked up kids (4 years old and 6 months) from school and daycare. The older child was absolutely undisciplined. When we were crossing the street, the toddler girl ran to the road with the cars, an |
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7. What is the most important thing to do in choosing a new job?
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| To understand your responsibilities and expectations from you |
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8. Can you tell us what makes you happy?
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| Happy, smiling, loving children, my friends, meeting nice people |
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9. What type of commitment can you make to your new employer?
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| to work as a nanny |
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10. What are your reasons for wanting to come to Canada?
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| I love working with children, traveling, exploring new cultures. |
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11. Do you plan to come directly to Canada?
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| Yes |
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12. Would you be willing to work anywhere in Canada?
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| Yes |
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13. Do you think it is likely that you will change your mind about coming to Canada?
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| No |
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14. Can you think of a type of person who would make you feel uncomfortable, or who you may not like to work with?
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| Agressive, rude |
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15. If a problem came up with your job, how would you handle it with your employer? (i.e children not cooperating,
a paycheck error, etc.)
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| Negotiate it with employer |
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16. What are your long-term goals?
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| To develop my personality, by being involved in different cultures, to see different parts of the world. |
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17. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? What about in the winter? Are you athletic?
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| I love active kinds of sport. I also love to learn something new for me. |
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18. Have you ever been responsible for all of the cooking on any of your jobs? Would you be willing to cook
for the whole family? What dishes do you like to prepare?
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| Yes, I would like to cook for the whole family. I like to learn new recepies and cook traditional family food. |
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19. What would be a typical day for you on the job you are in now?
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| I get up at 6-00 a.m. feed the kids, change dipers, get them dressed, play with them. After their mother drive them to the daycare, I do the light housework: clean the house, do the laundry. Closer to the evening I cook dinner, feed the kids, give th |
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20. Have you ever been arrested or in trouble?
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| No |
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21. Do you use alcohol or drugs?
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| No |
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22. Do you have any dietary restrictions or requirements your new employer should be aware of?
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| No |
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23. How do you prefer to spend your free time?
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| Read books, see movies, meet friends, go to the theater |
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24. Do you have a serious boyfriend? Where does he live?
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| No |
