Unit31 : (Assignment) At a job interview

1. Write the words based on the definitions provided.

1.      Arrive on time                                   ………………………
2.      Be trustworthy and dependable        ………………………
3.      Turn off or silence your phone         ………………………
4.      Look smart and professional             ………………………
5.      Gain experience relevant to the job  ………………………
6.      Interact with clients                           ………………………
7.      Manage money transactions              ………………………
8.      Leave with plenty of time to spare   ………………………
9.      Be courteous and respectful              ………………………
10.  Have a strong desire to succeed       ………………………

2. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate words from the box below.

Professional         clearly             appropriate      Firm                Stay                 Polite          leave warm                    respectful       mission            Turn                 thank              relevant

Before the interview:

1.      Research the company and its role to gain a good understanding of their ……….. statement and value.
2.      Prepare ………..  questions to ask the interviewer, demonstrating your genuine interest.
3.      Choose your outfit carefully, aiming for a ………..  and ………..  appearance.
4.      Plan your journey and ………..  plenty of time to account for any unexpected delays.
5.      ………..  your phone off or on silent to avoid distractions during the interview.

During the interview:

6.      Make ………..  eye contact and greet the interviewer with a ……….. smile.
7.      Answer questions ……….. and honestly, highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
8.      ………..  enthusiastic and engaged, showing your genuine interest in the opportunity.
9.      Be ………..  and ……….., even if you encounter challenging questions.
10.    At the end, ………..  the interviewer for their time and reiterate your interest in the position.

3. Re-order the interview questions.

1.      Why/ job/ want/ you/ haven't/ told/ why/ me/ you/ this?
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2.      Your/ Do/ enjoy/ you/ work/ current/ or/ there/ what/ is/ like/ it?
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3.      Do/ What/ you/ have/ experiences/ that/ this/ are/ to/ relevant/ role?
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4.      Do/ see/ next/ yourself/ five/ you/ the/ Where/ in/ years?
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5.      team/ you/ a/ or/ do/ Are/ you/ prefer/ work/ alone/ player/ to?
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6.      is/ your/ biggest/ weakness/ What?
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7.      you/ have/ for/ questions/ us/ any/ Do?
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8.      fitting/ do/ see/ yourself/ into/ you/ our/ team?/ How …………………………………………………………………………………………
9.      want/ do/ Why/ work/ you/ for/ us/ to?
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10.  are/ what/ soon,/ are/ graduating/ plans/ your/ You?
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4. Read the summary then answer the following questions.

              Channy is applying for a barista position at a coffee shop, stating that she is studying and wants to gain work experience while practicing her English. She has experience in serving food and drinks, having worked with her mother on a market stall in Cambodia. Channy is also interested in learning how to make coffee and is confident in her abilities. Mrs. Thompson is interested in her qualities, including hard work, punctuality, reliability, calmness, and cooperation. Channy is ambitious and wants to start her own business after graduation, possibly in tourism or a hotel. She is flexible with her work schedule, working some mornings and afternoons and evenings and weekends. The job starts on Saturday morning, and Channy is welcomed by Mrs. Thompson.
1. What is Channy's motivation for applying for the barista position?
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2. What relevant experience does Channy have for the job?
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3. What specifically interests Channy about the job?
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4. What qualities does Mrs. Thompson find appealing in Channy?
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5. What are Channy's long-term aspirations?
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6. How flexible is Channy with her work schedule?
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7. When does the job start, and does Channy accept the offer?
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5. Write your own answer related to the frequent job interview questions.

1.      Tell me about yourself.
2.      Why are you interested in this job?
3.      Why should we hire you?
4.      What are your strengths and weaknesses?
5.      Where do you see yourself in five years?
6.      What do you know about our company?
7.      What interests you about this role?
8.      What are your salary expectations?
9.      Do you have any questions for us?
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