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thebomb
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 Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:39 pm Post subject: Interview Q's for Koreans |
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Has anyone got any good ideas, or past expericences of high level questions, in English, for interviewing Koreans. I already have my bank of position specific Q's. But I'm after ideas for Q's regarding areas such as politics, economics, etc.
Thanks in advance
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rhinocharge64
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Can you use a knife and a fork? Wearly!!! |
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thebomb
Joined: 13 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| rhinocharge64 wrote: |
| Can you use a knife and a fork? Wearly!!! |
Well, that's helpful!  |
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reactionary
Joined: 22 Oct 2006
Location: korreia
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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i was asked, "Do you have a religion?"
Might try that one. |
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whatever
Joined: 11 Jun 2006
Location: Korea: More fun than jail.
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Ask them if they can name a football player who's not Korean.
Ask them how many spices Korean food has.
Ask them why everyone spits on the street like it's a competition.
Ask them why the use of bad English in advertising and on apparel is a sign of sophistication.
Ask them why holding hands is unseemly, but being sh*tfaced in public on your way to visit a hooker isn't.
Ask them why age nullifies asinine and dumb decisions. |
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gwhitey09
Joined: 26 Jun 2007
Location: seoul
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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| thanks for the chuckle whatever |
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Mix1
Joined: 08 May 2007
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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"What is more important; the actual truth, or saving face?"
"Would you take orders from someone who is younger than you?"
"Do you think it's ok to keep two sets of business records? ex. One real
set, and another to show the government?"
"Have you ever cheated on a major exam?"
"You see a line waiting for the bus. Do you cut in line or do you wait for your turn?"
"What do you think of bright silver business suits?"
"What do you think of intellectual copyright laws?"
"What do you think of mixed-race couples?"
"When is it ok to play Starcraft at work?"
"How many times in a week do you visit prostitutes?"
...of course one could tailor questions for any nationality. For an American, it might be...
"What is of higher importance; The Superbowl or the World Cup?
"Do you believe in evolution?"
"Who is the greatest country on earth and why?"
"What is better, Coke or Pepsi?"
"How often do you watch FOX News?"
"Who did you vote for on American Idol last season?"
"When is it Ok to invade other countries?"
"What is the ideal percentage of body fat?"
"What is bigger: 1/3rd or 1/4th?"
Or for Candians...
"Do you own a backpack with a Canadian flag on it?"
"When is it Ok to wear hiking boots to work?"
"How many fleece vests do you currently own?"
"How does one pronounce the word 'A-B-O-U-T?'"
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Justin Hale
Joined: 24 Nov 2007
Location: the Straight Talk Express
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Interview Q's for Koreans |
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| thebomb wrote: |
Has anyone got any good ideas, or past expericences of high level questions, in English, for interviewing Koreans. I already have my bank of position specific Q's. But I'm after ideas for Q's regarding areas such as politics, economics, etc.
Thanks in advance
thebomb |
For what purpose?
Basic geography questions will weed out the deadwood. People who are rubbish at geography are usually buffoons, let's be honest. 
How many people are there in China? What percentage is this of world population?
The United States flag has 50 stars - why?
Name 5 US states (sounds easy, but watch a Korean struggle to name any beyond Washington, New York - and only because they're also the names of big cities - and Texossuh)
90% of the population of the UK live in which country?
What do English-speakers call the country Deutschland?
A qualified person can teach English in Korea if he/she is from one of seven countries - the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Which one didn't I mention?
People in Israel are mainly of what religion?
On which Japanese island is the city Sapporo?
What's the national language of Brazil?
Misc common sense/knowlege
Earth is between which two planets?
Spiders are not insects. Why not?
What's 50% + one-quarter? Express your answer as a decimal.
A,E,I,O,U are all what?
How many millions are there in 6.6 billion?
expressing an argument
Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? Defend your opinion.
Do you believe in god? What's the most persuasive argument for your opinion. |
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