Air-conditioner with remote control

Air-conditioner mounted and installed by students.

Job Interview Guide

How to dress for an interview

To go to an interview we must pay attention to what we are wearing, to how we look like and to what we say.

To go to an interview a man has to dress: a suit, a belt, dark socks, little or no jewellery, and shoes. A man has to have a professional haircut, neatly trimmed nails and razed.

A man in an interview mustn’t wear things like: flip-flops or sneakers, underwear visible, jeans, shorts, pants that are too low-rise or too tight. We shouldn’t show tattoos or piercings.

In an interview we can’t be nervous, we must be polite, punctual, and honest. We can’t use the mobile phone and it must be silent, and we couldn’t bring a gum.

Interview questions and answers

Below we have some questions and the best answers on a job interview.

Q: What’s the name of the company of your previous job?

A: I worked for SMP.

Q: What did you do there?

I was a HVAC technician and I installed, repaired and maintained air conditioning systems.

Q: Do you take work home with you?

A: Yes, I search a lot of new equipment and tools in the Internet.

Q: What motivates you?

A: I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in, I want to be successful in my job.

Q: When was the last time you were angry? What happened?

A: I was angry last week due to my car accident.

Q: What type of work environment do you prefer?

A: I prefer to work in the open air, because it has less noise pollution and we breathe pure air.

Q: Why are you the best person for the job?

A: I am the best person for the job, because I like to work and be useful, I want to be a good professional, I’m hard worker, I’m punctual, honest and I can do everything in this business.

Q: What applicable attributes and experience do you have?

A: I like challenges; I am hard worker and perfectionist. I can install, maintain, repair and evaluate air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Q: What are your goals for the next five / tenyears?

A: I want to get married, have children and create a company of HVAC systems production and installation. I want to be a good professional, technician and a businessman.

Work made by: Carlos Ferreira Nº3 and Hélder Moreira Nº10, 12^thB

Curriculum Vitae

Europass Curriculum Vitae



Personal information

Surname(s) / First name(s) : Moreira Hélder
Address(es) : Rua Das Conchadas Nº 99
P-4515-028 Covêlo Gondomar
Telephone(s) 224502526
Mobile 912345678
-mail(s) hmsm_5_@hotmail.com
Nationality : Portuguese
Date of birth : 05 of May 1989
Gender : Male


Desired employment / Occupational field : HVAC Technician


Work experience


Dates : 01 June 2008 - 15 July 2008
Occupation or position held : HVAC Technician
Main activities and responsibilities : Installed, maintained, repaired heating and air contioning
systems
Name and address of employer : José Sampaio
Rua Nossa Senhora Da Água-ardente Nº568 4515-069
Type of business or sector : HVAC Installation


Education and training

Dates : 15 September 2006 - 20 July 2008
Title of qualification awarded : HVAC Technician
Principal subjects / occupational skills covered : Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Design
Name and type of organisation providing education and training : Escola Secundária de
Gondomar
Level in national or international classification : 12th form - level 3 (European Certification)


Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s) : Portuguese


Other language(s) : English

Self-assessment :

Understanding B1 Basic User
Speaking B1 Basic User
Writing B1 Basic User

Listening B1 Basic User
Reading B1 Basic User
Spoken interaction B1 Basic User
Spoken production B1 Basic User


(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level


Social skills and competences : Active Learning, active listening, critical thinking


Organisational skills and competences : Systems Analysis, systems evaluation


Technical skills and competences : Installation, repairing, troubleshooting


Computer skills and competences : Microsoft Office, Open Office, AutoCAD


Driving licence(s) : B, B1

The importance of the first impression

In the interview to the job every single move that you do on this interview is noted and taken into account in the hiring decision, one bad first impression can put in ruin a very good curriculum and a good application letter.
To cause a good impression on the first interview there are some clothes that you have to wear, some behaviors that you should have and answer correctly to the questions that have been asked to you.
Generally these are the most important aspects to cause a good impression.

What should you wear?
Those are some things that could provoke good impression for the men’s:
· Suit - solid color
· Tie
· Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
· Little or no jewelry
· professional hairstyle
· Neatly trimmed nails

What shouldn't you wear or take with you?
In cause of not show a bad impression to the employer you don’t have to use some things like:
· Underwear that is visible (boxer, etc)
· Shorts.
· Pants that are too low-rise or too tight
· Blouses that are too low-cut or too short - don't show your cleavage or your belly.
· Gum
· Cell phone
· Ipod
· Coffee or soda
· If you have lots of piercings, leave some of your rings at home

The behaviour to cause a good impression.
These are attitudes that you can't have:
· Arrogance
· Overconfidence
· bad manners
· sloppy attire

Europass Curriculum Vitae

Europass Curriculum Vitae

Personal information

Surname(s) / First name(s)

Ferreira, Carlos

Address(es)

Rua Manuel Ribeiro de Almeida Nº905 P-4420-195 São Cosme - Gondomar (Portugal)

Telephone(s)

224645014

Mobile

914507674

E-mail(s)

Fcaos@hotmail.com

Nationality

Portuguese

Date of birth

02 of May 1989

Gender

Male

Desired employment / Occupational field

HVAC Technician

Work experience

Dates

01 June 2008 - 15 July 2008

Occupation or position held

HVAC Technician

Main activities and responsibilities

Installed, maintained, repaired eating and air conditioning systems

Name and address of employer

Largo Luís de Camões

Type of business or sector

HVAC

Education and training

Dates

15 September 2004 - 20 July 2008

Title of qualification awarded

HVAC Technician

Principal subjects / occupational skills covered

Mechanics, Termodinamics, Design

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

Escola Secundária de Gondomar

Level in national or international classification

12th form - level 3 (European Certification)

Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s)

Portuguese

Other language(s)

English

Self-assessment

Understanding

Speaking

Writing

European level (*)

Listening

Reading

Spoken interaction

Spoken production

English

C1

Proficient user

C1

Proficient user

C1

Proficient user

C1

Proficient user

C1

Proficient user

(*) Common European Framework of Reference (CEF) level

Social skills and competences

Punctual, dedicated, helpful

Organisational skills and competences

Teamwork, creative, conceptual

Technical skills and competences

install, repair, maintain, use tools

Computer skills and competences

Microsoft Office, Open Office, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, Pascal

Driving licence(s)

B, B1

How Air Conditioning Works

Advertisement and Application Letter

Advertisement

"
Description
Ingersoll Rand is an $8 billion diversified industrial firm providing integrated solutions to industries ranging from transportation and manufacturing to food retailing. We help companies be more productive, efficient, and innovative. We have opportunities for career growth through our diverse businesses. In every line of business—from climate control to security-- Ingersoll Rand enables companies and their customers to inspire progress. Providing temperature-controlled environments for food and other perishables are essential in today’s global market. Through our Climate Control Technologies sector and Thermo King and Hussmann brands, we provide global solutions for the transportation and retail refrigeration market. We have an excellent opportunity for a result oriented Service Technician Lead. Position Description:
- Assist with the Maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air- conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities.
- Service Technicians perform prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature controlled merchandisers.
- Duties may include but are not limited to: performing preventative maintenance, compressor change assists, leak searching and coil washing.
- Acquire knowledge through on the job training which includes new product developments, service bulletins and issues.
- Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies and procedures including OSHA and any local authorities governing requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of safety by successfully completing the CERTI-TECH safety test within the first 90 days of employment.
- Complete necessary documents (work tickets and timesheets) and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate and timely manner. Demonstrate ability to utilize a hand-held computer to complete necessary customer paperwork and invoicing requirements.
- Maintain and manage truck inventory in a accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (If applicable).
- Develop and maintain excellent customer relations.
- Follow branch policies and procedures.·Percentage of Travel: 15% Min. Yrs. Experience: 5-7
Education Standard: High School Diploma or Equiv Education Type: High School Diploma or Equiv
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- EPA Certification.
- Refrigeration/HVAC with minimum 5-7 year commercial experience.
- Valid Driver's license and a safe driving record. If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Ingersoll Rand is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. "

Application Letter

Hélder Moreira
Rua das Conchadas Nº 199
Covêlo-Gondomar
(909) 555-5587

7th April 2008
Ingersoll Rand
Beaumont, TX


Dear Sirs,

I am writing to apply for the supermarket refrigeration technician advertised in the site www.carrerplanner.com. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my CV and one reference.
The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, a real challenge, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. I am convinced that I am fully able to perform all the tasks in this job. I can install, maintain, repair and evaluate the quality of the equipments of refrigeration. I am very responsible, punctual and ambitious.
I have a High School Diploma T5 level 3 (European Certification) that is required to work in Ingersol Rand; I have worked in refrigeration/HVAC for 2 years and I have commercial experience; I a have driving license and a safe driving record.

I am available for an interview at any time.

I look forward to hearing from you.


Sincerely,


Encls: Europass CV, certification and one reference.




Work done by: Carlos Ferreira and Hélder Moreira

Edit bY Filipe Pindo