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Interview Information:
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1. Please tell us about family:
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| I am married and have a baby girl, 2 years old. |
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2. Can you tell us how you were disciplined as a child?
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| Brought up in the USA in an international community, father was getting his Phd there. Limits and rules given, never spanked or yelled at. |
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3. Can you tell what you enjoyed about your last job?
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| I love teaching, the exchange that takes place with people. Also enjoy learning from kids and their own learning process, watch them grow. Love to run errands. |
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4. What do you consider the worst thing about your last job?
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| Disorganized boss. Unclear tasks, duties. |
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5. What was the most difficult thing you had to do?
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| Feed 3 babies at the same time. |
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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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| Misscommunication: tried to clear things out and understand what the person really meant and expected me to do. |
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7. What is the most important thing to do in choosing a new job?
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| Feel comfortable with the tasks one must perform. |
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8. Can you tell us what makes you happy?
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| Good food, music, kids playing happily, dancing, learning new things, sunny days. |
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9. What type of commitment can you make to your new employer?
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| part-time |
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10. What are your reasons for wanting to come to Canada?
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| To have a different life experience abroad especially for my child and husband, since I myself have already lived abroad and enjoyed it. |
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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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| Toronto, it is where a cousin of ours lives (canadian citizen) |
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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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| People who are verbally agressive, arrogant. |
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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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| Talk about it right away. |
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16. What are your long-term goals?
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| Living in Canada for a couple of years. |
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17. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? What about in the winter? Are you athletic?
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| Yes. Yes. I am fit. |
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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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| Not yet only at my own household. Yes, I would. Desserts, Pasta, Soup, Fish. |
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19. What would be a typical day for you on the job you are in now?
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| Mornings help at the preschool, attending kids needs, also aswering the phone, dealing with some office work. Mon and Wed afternoon I teaach ESL to teens. |
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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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| reading, taking my child to parks/playgrounds, cooking, listening to music, meeting friends |
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24. Do you have a serious boyfriend? Where does he live?
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| Husband. |
