Job Hunting Conversation Questions

Warm-up Task:
List as many jobs as you can in two minutes.

Discussion Questions:

1. How difficult is it to find a job these days?
2. Which jobs are most in demand? Why does everyone want those jobs?
3. What kind of jobs are easy to get?
4. What are you looking for in a job: a high salary or rewarding work?
5. When you consider applying for a job, what do you look for besides salary?
6. How do job seekers learn about job openings? From websites or apps? Which ones?
7. How important is it to tailor your résumé to the job that you’re applying for? Why not send the same résumé to every company?

8. Do you do well in job interviews? Why or why not?
9. Would you prefer to interview in person or by video call? Why?
10. How do you prepare for a job interview? Do you practice answering questions?
11. What would you wear to a job interview?
12. Many jobs want to hire people with experience. How can you get experience if no one will hire you?
13. How does being rejected for a job feel? What advice do you have for someone who has been rejected many times?
14. Would you consider working as an unpaid intern? If so, for how long?
15. Do you know what the unemployment rate is in your country? Is it high or low?
16. Which industries have a bright future? Which industries are likely to disappear?