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Interview Information:
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1. Please tell us about family:
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| I have a simple and down-to-earth family. We were raised in a christian way of living. My father is a carpenter, and my mother, while serving as Barangay Pastoral Church Leader, also running a small buying and selling of vegetables in our own localit |
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2. Can you tell us how you were disciplined as a child?
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| At an early age, we were trained to help in the household chores. In the morning before going to school, we must accomplish our assigned tasks, prepare ourselves since my mother has left very early for her small business, and same in the afternoon. D |
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3. Can you tell what you enjoyed about your last job?
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| As a teacher, i felt utmost satisfaction in educating the students and fulfillment for being a part of their lives.
As a caregiver/all around helper, i found joy in taking care of my employers because i consider them as my real parents. Everythin |
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4. What do you consider the worst thing about your last job?
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| Worst thing came when the daughter of my employer tried to dictate and control the house management including the helpers. However, it was settled immediately and everything went well again. |
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5. What was the most difficult thing you had to do?
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| Leaving my current employer maybe the most difficult thing for me to do. However, changes are part of growing. Sometimes, we are force to do things for better things in ourselves and our loved ones. |
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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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| The most difficult problem i encountered was when i had conflict my my employer's daughter. As mentioned earlier, she was trying to control everything the fact that she's living separately from her parents with her husband, and already violating our |
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7. What is the most important thing to do in choosing a new job?
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| See to it that you are knowledgeable of the job, your skills and talents fit to it, and specially it is in line with your interest because i believe you will be happy where your heart is. |
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8. Can you tell us what makes you happy?
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| I am happy serving other people, living a simple and decent life with my family. |
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9. What type of commitment can you make to your new employer?
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| Long term service, hardwork, sincerity and honesty to the job, good and quality service. |
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10. What are your reasons for wanting to come to Canada?
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| For me, to live and work in Canada with my family is a dream come true. Since this country is giving an opportunity to other citizens like me, i want to grab the chance, indeed opportunity knocks only once. |
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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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| Inconsiderate, nagger |
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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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| The best thing to do is to approach the employer nicely. Lay the whatever issues on the table, and discuss how to resolve it. |
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16. What are your long-term goals?
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| Live and work in Canada with my family. |
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17. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? What about in the winter? Are you athletic?
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| Im not athletic but i enjoy outdoor activities specially on summer times. |
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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 am solely responsible of the cooking jobs and willing to cook for my prospective family. I can prepare arabic and asian foods. |
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19. What would be a typical day for you on the job you are in now?
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| Saturday, when all the members of the family gathers to spend time with one another. |
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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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| None |
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23. How do you prefer to spend your free time?
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| I want to spend my leisure time in the church, in the house sometimes, and occasional meeting with my friends and relatives. |
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24. Do you have a serious boyfriend? Where does he live?
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| None |
