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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