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11931 Foundation Place, Suite 220 Gold River, CA 95670

Phone: (916) 985.4826 / Fax: (916) 985.9922 / www.iceoinc.org

ICEO USA Summer Work / Travel

Program
Candidate Interview Form

Candidates Personal Details

Last Name: Florea
First Name: Arcadie
Country: Republic of Moldova Gender: M (+) F (__)
Interviewer: ICEO

Date of Interview

(mm/dd/yyyy): 12/23/2014

Interview
1. Tell me about yourself: hobbies, interests

I am a dynamic person, active, responsible. I am studying at the moment and

I like very much what I do. My hobbies are: car,morbike ,traveling, and more
others. The most of my time I dedicate reading in order to develop my skills,
my attention, my memory skills and the capacity to learn from others.
2. Tell me about your field of studies

I am studying at the moment at the Academi of Economi of Moldova,field

Finance of Banks
I hope to become a good specialist and to grow in this field.

3. Tell me about your career / professional interests

I want to become a good accountant.

4. Why would you like to take part in the ICEO USA Summer Work /
Travel Program (ICEO Program) in the USA?

I want to take part in the ICEO USA Summer Work/Travel program because

this a real dream for me to visit the USA. I want to travel, to see a new
country, beautiful country, to visit the places, which I saw on TV only, to
meet new people, to feel how is to work in a foreign country and to improve
my English skills.
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Organization Inc.
11931 Foundation Place, Suite 220 Gold River, CA
95670 Phone: (916) 985.4826 / Fax: (916) 985.9922 /
www.iceoinc.org

5. How would you describe the Summer Work Travel program (in general)?

This is a great opportunity to visit USA. It is one of my best wishes to travel and
to see the ocean, to speak English with native English speakers, to train myself
by working with them, to have some American activities, to join people while
singing karaoke, to cook for my colleagues some Moldavian dishes. This is one
of the best chances to grow and to visit USA.
6. What are your expectations of the ICEO Program?

I want to meet new people, to make new friends, with whom I could share my
ideas about my culture. Also, I want to visit the USA beautiful places, as New
York, Washington DC, Hollywood..

7. Have you ever travelled outside of your home country?

Yes, I was in Russia

8. Have you ever been to the US before? If yes, please describe the purpose of your
visit and what year(s) did they occur?

No

9. If you visited the US before, what did you like the most about it? If you havent
been to the US before, what are your expectations?

No

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Organization Inc.
11931 Foundation Place, Suite 220 Gold River, CA
95670 Phone: (916) 985.4826 / Fax: (916) 985.9922 /
www.iceoinc.org

10. What employment positions are you most interested in?

Housekeeper

11. Where do you plan to work during your ICEO Program?

Housekeeper

12. Have you already identified an employer or employment position in the US?
KingsGate/Housekeeper/ Williamsburg/Virginia

13. Are you planning to work in the same position and at the same employer for the
entire ICEO
Program duration or would you like to work in different cities/states?

Yes.

14. Will you require any assistance from ICEO in locating suitable employment in the
USA?

Yes. Sure.

15. Are you aware of the types of jobs and employment allowed and not allowed
during the ICEO Program? (Provide candidate with explanation)

Yes. Not allowed in positions related to clinical care that involves patient
contact; In any position in the adult entertainment industry (including, but not
limited to jobs with escort services, adult book/video stores, and strip clubs); In
domestic help positions in private homes (e.g., child care, elder care, gardener,
chauffeur); In positions that are substantially commission-based and thus do not
guarantee that participants.
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Organization Inc.
11931 Foundation Place, Suite 220 Gold River, CA
95670 Phone: (916) 985.4826 / Fax: (916) 985.9922 /
www.iceoinc.org

16. What are your plans for participating in the cultural activities during the ICEO
Program?
Attending concerts, visiting museums, visiting National Parks and Reservations, seeing
historical monuments, beautiful places, hanging out with American friends/coworkers.
Taking part from July, 7 parties and presentations. Going out with my friends .

16. If available, will you take part in ICEO organized cultural activities?
Yes, of course (if it is at the same place, the same city I live and work).

18. What are your plans for interacting with US citizens during the ICEO Program?

1. Professional interacting ( I will interact during my job shifts);

2. Friendly relationships ( I will travel with my new friends, going out with
them, celebrating national holidays together).

19. What are your plans for local community involvement during your program?
Attending local events, going to concerts, theatre, museums.

20. Do you have any work experience (add type of employer,

Waiter ,Restauran Prezident of Chisinau Moldova

21. Have you ever been fired or terminated from a job?

No. Never. I am always interested to have a productive experience.
No. I try always to have good relationships with my colleagues.
No. I am an obedient worker and always eager to help my fellows.

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11931 Foundation Place, Suite 220 Gold River, CA
95670 Phone: (916) 985.4826 / Fax: (916) 985.9922 /
www.iceoinc.org

22. What would you say are your best qualities as a person and as a
student/employee?
Person
Sincere

Friendly

Student / employee
Responsible

Tolerant/Eager

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23. Do you have any friends or relatives in the US? (which State and how many
years have they lived in the US)

No, I don't have any relatives in the USA.

24. Have you ever participated in any cultural / educational exchange

program(s)? If yes, please describe.

Yes. I am a volunteer, even if I do not get any money back. I volunteer for
"Concordia
Moldova", Chisinau, Moldova. I like to help people, especially children. I hope
everyone could make kids to smile.

25. What do you plan to do when you return to your home country after the
ICEO Program? (+) Continue studying; (+) Work; (__) Travel to another country;
(__) Other: ___________________________________________________________________
26. What do you think will be the greatest challenge while taking part in the ICEO
Program?

I think that the biggest challenge will be living too far from my parents, from my
relatives and friends. Also, I think that getting used to a new culture, to new
food will be a little hard from the very beginning for me, but I think I will handle

this.

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11931 Foundation Place, Suite 220 Gold River, CA
95670 Phone: (916) 985.4826 / Fax: (916) 985.9922 /
www.iceoinc.org

Interview
summary

Please rate the candidate on the following categories, checking the proper number
in the scale given below: (1 - poor, 2 - fair, 3 - good, 4 - excellent)
Personal Appearance (1-4): _______
Personality (1-4): ______
Experience (1-4): ______
English Speaking (1-4): _______
English Comprehension (1-4): ______
Overall rating (1-4): ______
Recommended placement location: (__) FOH; (__)BOH; (__) Not Accepted

1. Additional placement comments:

2. Additional comments regarding the candidate based on the conducted interview:

3. Strengths of candidate:

4. Possible Concerns:

Interviewers Last Name "De completat Numele"

Interviewers First Name "De completat Prenumele", mai jos semnatura!
Interviewers Signature_____________________________________ Date (mm/dd/yyyy):
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