Unit 1 Job interview

Teaching objective

After completing this lesson, students should know how to deal with an interview, including -- how to prepare for an interview -- the interview procedure

-- how to answer questions about personal details, education and work experience -- how to deal with inappropriate questions by the interviewer. Business profile

General conduct during an interview Opening :establishing a friendly atmosphere Introduce yourself

Talk about weather, traffic ,etc. Talk about yourself as a person During :exchanging information General questions Be prepared to talk about Your personal details Your education Your work experience Position related questions You will be able to discuss Reasons for leaving last job Details of the job and the company

Qualifications and skills make you fit for the requirements of the job Short-term goals and long term goals Closing : leaving a lasting impression

Ask 1 or 2 questions based on your pre-interview research Arrange a call back to get the result Thank the interviewer Say you enjoyed the interview Types of job interview Telephone screening interview In-person screening interview Selection interview Work sample interview Peer group interview

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Group interview Luncheon interview Stress interview

Videoconference interview Part I warm-up

Organizational structure of the company Name of the interviewer

Division/departments that interest you Products/services Training programs

Size of the company-number of employees and turnover How long they have been in business Types of clients

Growth in the past and future potential Job description and job title Appearance

Dress conservatively: smart, clean and formal Do have clean, neatly styled hair Do have clean hands and trimmed nails

Do carry a portfolio or briefcase with extra copies of your resume Do bring a clean notepad and pen that works Do wear shoes you can walk easily in Don’t wear torn, soiled, wrinkled clothing Don’t dress casually

Don’t wear a lot of jewelry (men should avoid earrings) Don’t wear a lot of cologne or perfume Don’t wear sports shoes

Don’t eat spicy, offensive smelling foods before the interview Don’t wear sexy clothing

Don’t wear cutesy ties (flashing Mickey mouse) Don’t chew gum or smoke Don’t wear a mini-skirt Don’t wear heavy make-up Part II Listening practice

Part III Language Focus A: Follow-up Practice: Task 1 Cai Ms. Smith

May I come in? Yes, please.

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Cai Ms. Smith Cai Ms. Smith

Good morning. My name is Cai Ning. As requested, I have come for an interview. Fine, thank you for coming, Miss Cai. Please sit down. I am Anne Smith, the Assistant Manager.

Nice to meet you, Ms. Smith. Nice to meet you, too.

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