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TEXT 3. HOW TO GET READY FOR THE INTERVIEW
You've got an interview for a job-good! So now for the hard work. To do well at an
interview you need to put in some thoughts first. The employer wants to know if you are
the person he wants, so you'll be asked about yourself. Tliink about it now.
• What do I do well? School subjects?
| Previous work? Saturday job? What do I like doing and why? What do I not like doing and why? |
| Conditions? Can I see where I would be working? Hours? Salary? |
• What are my good points?
• Why would I like this job?
• Spare- time interests?
• What is my family like?
You will want to ask questions too.
• The job itself?
• Training?
• Prospects?
• Further education?
Write your questions down and take them with you.
Before the interview
1. Find out what you can about the firm.
2. Find out the interview's name and telephone number
3. Find out where the interview is.
4. Find out how long it will take to get there.
5. Make sure you know what the job involves.
6. Dress to look clean and tidy.
At the interview
1. Do arrive early. Phone if you're held up.
2. Do try to smile.
3. Do show interest in the job and ask questions.
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4. Do be polite.
5. Don't panic, even if faced by more than one person.
6. Don't slouch around and look bored.
7. Don't smoke or chew.
8. Don't give one-word answers or say you don't care what you do.
Ш. Post-reading stage:
3. Answer the questions:
1. What do you do well?
2.. What are your good/bad features of character?
3. What are your spare- time interests?
4. What is your family like?
5. Will you agree to work on Saturdays/Sundays?
6. What do you like doing and why?
7. What do you not like doing and why?
4. Look through the application for employment, read the dialogue and say what addi
tional information you can get Will Florence Brook get the job?
Application for Employment
| Surname | Brook | Education and examinations London High school English and Maths | ||
| First names | Florence Clare | |||
| Address | 140 Warwick Road Kensington, London W14 | Previous employment | ||
| Date of birth | 16/04/79 | Leisure interests | ||
| Married/single | single | Jogging, cycling | ||
| Position for which you are applying Shop assistant
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| Medical history Give details of any permanent disability, major illnesses, operations, or other health problems which might affect your work. No. | Applicant's signature Brook Date 18. 03.97 | |||
DIALOGUE
- Good morning, Miss Brook. I'm Pat Ferrars, the manager of this shop.
- Hello, how do you do?
- Please, sit down. Now, you're interested in your job of a shop assistant. Have you ever worked as a shop assistant?
- Well, so. I've never actually worked as a shop assistant but I helped in a shoj during my school holiday.
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- Good, fine. Let's have a look at these details you gave us. Your surname's Brook. And your name.
- Florence Clare.
- Your address?
- 140 Warwick Road, Kensington, London W14.
- Your date of birth is the 16th of April...
- 1979, yes.
- Are you married?
- No, I'm not.
- Well, what school did you go to?
- London high school.
- I see. What exams have you passed?
- English and Maths.
- Can you speak any foreign languages?
- Yes, French and German.
- What is your present job?
- I work as a receptionist in a small hotel.
- How long have you been working there?
- For six months. You see, I left school last year.
- Why do you want this job?
- Well, I like working with people and Ithink I can be useful to them.
- I see, what is your hobby?
- I like jogging and cycling.
- And what about your health? Do you smoke?
- No, I don't smoke. I've got no major illnesses and I have no operations.
- Good. Right well thank you very much, Miss Brook. If we want to see you again, we'll let you know. We'll be in touch with you anyway, one way or other. Thanks for coining to see us.
- Thank you.
- Goodbye.
IV. Practice Drills:
1. Role-play "Having a job interview"
Characters: 1-а boss; 2 - candidate A; 3 - candidate B; 4 - candidate C; 5 - candidate D
Candidate A:
• You are 18 years old
• You speak English well but almost no French
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• You are not married
• You are a student at the university
• You have never had a job before
• You live 1 hour from where the job is being offered
• You do not know how to use a computer Candidate B:
• You are 25 years old
• You can speak some English and are fluent in French
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• You are married and have a child
• You used to be a biology teacher
• You live near where the job is being offered
• You do not know how to use a computer
Candidate C:
• You speak fluent English, French and German
• You are 42 years old
• You have worked with many foreign companies
• You need a high salary because you live in an expensive part of the city
• You know how to use a computer very well
• You are divorced and have 2 children
Candidate D:
• You are 30 years old
• You speak English fairly well and good French
• You are not married
• You have worked in many different jobs
• You live 1.5 hours away from the job
• You know a little about computers
| Want Ad Secretary needed Must speak English well and some French Work half days and Sundays Knowledge of computers helpful |
Sample job interview:
1. What is your name?
2. Where are you from?
3. How old are you?
4. What is your educational background?
5. What foreign languages do you know?
6. Can you use a computer? Can you type fast?
7. Are you married?
8. Do you have children?
9. Do you live far from our office?
10. Do you agree to work on Sundays?
11. Do you have any experience in this kind of job?
12. Why do you think you'd be good for this job?
13. Do you have any special skills?
14. Do you like being around people?
15. Do you have any questions to ask me?
Thank you very much for coming today. We 41 be in touch.
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2. Do "Job Market Research", using the questions:
1. How many hours do you work per day/week?
2. What days of the week do you work?
3. How did you get interested in this field of work?
4. Is your company hiring now or will they be in the future?
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5. What skills/abilities are needed for this job?
6. What kinds of jobs do you have in your company?
7. How much do you get paid? What is your salary?
8. What kinds of responsibilities do you have in your job?
9. Do you work with people, computer, etc.?
10. What is the turnover rate in your company?
11. What do you like/dislike about your job?
12. What are the advantages/disadvantages of your job?
13. How many applicants do you get every day, per week, per month, or per year?
14. How many people do you hire each day, week, month or year? What is the percentage of people do you hire from all applicants?
15. Is your field expanding? Is the job market growing in your field?
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