Skillsroad Teachers Lesson Plans - Preparing for a Job Interview Part 1

Summary

In this transcript, Nathan interviews for a plumbing apprenticeship, reflecting on his past experiences, including a gap year spent volunteering in Africa. After leaving his previous job due to the owner's relocation, Nathan seeks a new role with Extra Staff's Plumbing, a company specializing in commercial work, particularly with childcare centers. Despite a small hiccup with paperwork, Nathan demonstrates his skills, including troubleshooting drainage problems and his ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. The interview ends on a positive note, with Nathan looking forward to the possibility of joining the team.

Takeaways

• 😀 Nathan finished high school in Year 10 and took some time to travel with friends and his girlfriend before starting an apprenticeship in plumbing.
• 😀 Nathan was looking for a new job because the owner of his current plumbing business fired him after he lost his license.
• 😀 Nathan is aware that the Extra Staff's Plumbing business specializes in commercial work, particularly in child care centers.
• 😀 The Extra Staff's Plumbing business requires applicants to provide police checks and working with children checks, which Nathan had forgotten to send initially.
• 😀 Nathan is in his second year of a plumbing apprenticeship at TAFE and has passed most of his units.
• 😀 Nathan believes the skills he can bring to the new business are based on the knowledge he gained through his apprenticeship courses.
• 😀 The interviewer clarified that the business is looking for a second-year apprentice, and they would like Nathan to provide his police checks and working with children checks.
• 😀 The interviewer briefly mentioned the type of work Extra Staff's Plumbing does, including commercial work for child care centers.
• 😀 Nathan has a background in plumbing and has learned troubleshooting skills, especially in drainage problems.
• 😀 Nathan has good interpersonal skills and believes he can relate well to a wide range of people, which he attributes to his large family and travels to Africa.
• 😀 The interviewer describes the team at Extra Staff's Plumbing as a mix of young people and older staff, working hard and having fun together.

Q & A

What is Nathan's background before applying for the plumbing apprenticeship?

Nathan finished high school in Year 10, then traveled with his friends and girlfriend. After returning, his parents helped him secure an apprenticeship in plumbing, which he has been doing along with his TAFE studies.

Why does Nathan want to leave his current job and apply for a new apprenticeship?

Nathan wants to leave his current job because the business owner told him he was no longer needed due to Nathan losing his license.

What is Nathan's understanding of the plumbing business he is applying to?

Nathan understands that the company focuses on commercial plumbing, particularly in childcare centers, and that they are looking for a second-year apprentice.

What documents does the plumbing business require from applicants, and why?

The business requires applicants to provide working with children and police checks because they primarily work with childcare centers, where background checks are essential.

What mistake does Nathan make during the interview regarding his documents?

Nathan mistakenly believes he sent his working with children and police checks with his application, but the interviewer notes that they were not received.

What skills does Nathan bring to the business based on his training?

Nathan has passed most of his TAFE units, which would help him apply the skills he has learned in his apprenticeship.

What other skill does Nathan mention that could benefit the plumbing business?

Nathan mentions that he has a strong ability to troubleshoot drainage problems, which could be valuable to the business.

How does Nathan describe his ability to relate to others, and why is this relevant to the job?

Nathan describes himself as being relatable to a wide range of people, citing his experience growing up in a large family and his time in Africa. This skill is important as the plumbing business serves a diverse group of clients.

What kind of work environment does Nathan expect at the plumbing company?

Nathan expects a positive work environment with a mix of younger and more experienced workers. He is told that the team is easygoing and enjoys a balance of hard work and fun.

What is the next step for Nathan if he is successful in securing the apprenticeship?

If Nathan is successful, one of the team members will take him under their wing to show him the ropes and help him settle into the job.