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Interview Information:
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1. Please tell us about family:
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| A family is the basic unit of a society. I had a family which is fully bonded and organized. We manage problems arising in a systematized manner so that everything will be under control. My family is happy together even we lack a father figure at the |
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2. Can you tell us how you were disciplined as a child?
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| I can say that I am well disciplined on my childhood days in a way that I have respect for my parents and elderly around me. I do obey their rules as a child and in return they respect every right I have as a child. I am raised full of moral values a |
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3. Can you tell what you enjoyed about your last job?
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| My job as of now being an au pair is great! I enjoyed most visiting places nearby with friends and gaining more new friends. It is not really a job but a cultural exchange and with this, I was exposed to other cultures and environment far from my hom |
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4. What do you consider the worst thing about your last job?
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| Worst thing I could say is a job being far from my profession but that is not a hindrance at all since I'm enjoying it. Nothing worst to say really. |
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5. What was the most difficult thing you had to do?
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| The most difficult thing maybe for me is being left to the child making the decisions for him in behalf of his parents though I handled it but it is really difficult because his safety is within my hands. |
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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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| It was when my father died and it was also the time that I need to take the licensure exam for nurse. I was so depressed that I don't know if I will pass the exam. I just had to focus myself to the review even if I'm emotionally stressed out, it was |
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7. What is the most important thing to do in choosing a new job?
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| The most important thing to do is to know by heart if you'll gonna enjoy the job you're about to enter and if you can handle it with ease and confidence in case a problem will arise. |
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8. Can you tell us what makes you happy?
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| I'm a simple person and Being happy is natural to me. Everything can make me happy as long as it is in the right track. Being with friends makes me happy too. |
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9. What type of commitment can you make to your new employer?
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| I am willing to give my full time commitment to them with regards to my work. I will do my very best to reach their expectations towards me and I will finish what ever span of time they require me on the contract. |
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10. What are your reasons for wanting to come to Canada?
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| I wanted to work in Canada after working here in Netherlands for the reason of new working environment, new people to deal with and new culture to begin with. There are also a lot of opportunities in Canada that can help me with my future career. |
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11. Do you plan to come directly to Canada?
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| Yes I have but since I'm currently working, I am available to be in Canada by the end of January 2013. |
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12. Would you be willing to work anywhere in Canada?
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| Yes I am very much willing to work anywhere in Canada. I can always adapt to a new place so it's ok. |
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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 my mind is totally fixed in going to Canada. I think about it many times so I'm totally sure about it. |
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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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| I guess I can't deal with a person who is not easy to be with. The type of person who never give their trust to you with your work. |
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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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| I think proper communication is very necessary with these problems. If children are not cooperating, then I need to make them realize that it is for their own good and with regards to paycheck error, it should be settled between me my employer throug |
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16. What are your long-term goals?
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| My long term goal is to fulfill my dreams as a nurse by profession, work in a hospital or any health care facilities to provide the needs of sick people. |
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17. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? What about in the winter? Are you athletic?
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| Yes I enjoy spending time outdoor,having picnic at the park or beach. In winter, enjoy the coldness and presence of snow. I am athletic yes, I enjoy outdoor games such as volleyball |
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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 responsible for cooking way back in the Philippines and on my present job, I do cook but not everyday. But I can assure you that I can do the cooking for the family. I like preparing Asian cuisine but I also do some western cuisine |
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19. What would be a typical day for you on the job you are in now?
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| A typical day for me being an au pair is doing my routine as waking up the baby and prepare for breakfast, after feeding him put him on the playpen then I continue my work as putting the laundry and do the vacuum. For lunch I prepare the baby's food |
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20. Have you ever been arrested or in trouble?
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| No I haven't encountered any trouble before. |
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21. Do you use alcohol or drugs?
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| No. I don't even take mild liquor or wine. Soda is ok for me. Not taken any prohibited drugs ever since. |
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22. Do you have any dietary restrictions or requirements your new employer should be aware of?
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| Not at all. I don't have any allergies or restrictions with regards to foods. |
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23. How do you prefer to spend your free time?
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| Maybe I will just have my rest on that time or if I have enough free time maybe I can spend it outdoors with friends like going to mall or park. |
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24. Do you have a serious boyfriend? Where does he live?
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| Yes I do have a serious boyfriend and he is now in the philippines doing his job. |
