Part 2. How to behave during a job interview
Job interview
Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.
What is a job interview?
A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job applicant and representatives of the employing organization. The interview is usually preceded by the evaluation of submitted résumés from interested candidates, then selecting a small number of candidates for interviews. A typical job interview has a single candidate meeting with between one and three persons representing the employer; the potential supervisor of the employee is usually involved in the interview process.
A job interview is an opportunity for an applicant to impress the hirers and convince them of her/his suitability for the job. An interview is a make or break opportunity; which is why it is important to be prepared in terms of industry knowledge, general awareness, and any questions that you feel that can possibly be directed toward you.
Part 1. What to wear for a job interview?
Exercise 1. What to wear for a job interview?
1. Is it important to be properly dressed for a job interview? Why?
2. What kind of clothing would you wear if you got an invitation for an interview? Try to choose the proper clothing and colour.
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| 1. a shirt (with long or short sleeves) 2. a T-shirt 3. trousers 4. jeans 5. a suit 6. a tracksuit 7. tracksuit bottoms (спортивные брюки) 8. a blazer (яркая спортивная куртка) 9. a sweeter 10. a tie 11. trucker hat (бейсболка) 12. training shoes 13. dress shoes (туфли, ботинки) | 1. a blouse 2. a knee-length (mini, maxi) skirt 3. trousers 4. stretch pants (узкие брюки) 5. jeans 6. a two-piece suit (костюм: юбка и жакет) 7. a trousers suit 8. a knee-length (mini, maxi) dress 9. a low dress (декольтированные платье) 10. an evening dress 11. a cardigan 12. a sweeter 13. a T-shirt 14. flat shoes (балетки) 15. high-heeled shoes 16. low-heeled shoes 17. training shoes | white grey black blue navy red pink orange brown yellow green bright |
Exercise 2. Read advices how to dress for a job interview and fill in the gaps withyou shouldoryou shouldn’t
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General Rules:
1. … wear clothes with conservative colors like black, white, or dark brown.
2. … wear clothes such as jeans, or t-shirts for a job interview.
3. … wear clothing that is in good conditions, very clean and properly ironed.
4. … buy a new wardrobe for the job interview.
5. … use bright colors, such as yellow or pink.
For women:
6. … wear a professional-looking dress or conservative suit.
7. … wear high-heeled shoes.
8. … use jewelry.
9. … wear a short skirt.
10. … use minimal makeup.
11. If you think to use perfume, … use little.
12. If you have a tattoo or body piercing, … hide it.
13. … have long and bright fingernails.
For men:
14. … wear a suit with dark and conservative colors like dark gray, dark brown, black or navy.
15. … use shoes with a color that matches with your suit.
16. … wear dress shoes that lace.
17. The color of the shoes … match with the color of the lacks.
18. … wear jeans and training shoes.
19. … wear sweaters.
20. … wear a bright tie that attracts attention.
21. … wear a shirt with short sleeves.
22. … wear comfortable but formal clothing to the interview.
Exercise 3. Read and translate the text.
What to Wear for a Job Interview
(tips that will help you overcome your fears, dress perfectly for the interview, and hopefully help you get the important job position)
The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress properly for a job interview.
What you wear for a job interview varies depending on the potential employer you are interviewing for. Different companies expect different job interview dress codes. However, in a job interview, the number one rule is that it is always better to be too smart than too casual. No matter what job sector you are applying to, candidates who dress smartly will be taken more seriously and the interviewer will know that they are keen for the job. How smart you go depends on the job title but generally, men should always wear a shirt and long, dark trousers and the proper business attire for women will do.
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I have known people to think that they are overdressed for a job interview, feel silly, and change into something more relaxed. These people are usually unsuccessful in an interview. The overdressed mind-set is most common amongst for students who have just left University and are applying to their first proper job. Some students are used to wearing nothing more than tracksuit bottoms and a trucker hat to lectures and therefore feel foolish in a clean, black suit & tie. There is no such thing as overdressing for a job interview. Try to realize the severity of getting work in the increasingly competitive job market.
You have to consider that interviewers usually eliminated improperly dressed candidates because casual clothes mean that you don't care enough about the job. This doesn't mean that clothing determines the final election of a candidate, but it is a key factor. You should wear your best clothes and they must be clean and properly ironed. The clothes you choose must make you feel good and comfortable. You must understand that despite your impressive educational background history and your history of work experience, something trivial as wrinkled blouse or skirt could portray you as unprofessional and cost you the dreamed job.
How smart you dress depends on the job sector. If you are applying for any kind of financial position then wear a suit, with brightly polished shoes. The same goes for any well-paid job or any job of significant responsibility. In fact, most job interviews require this very smart dress code.
Job interviews in which you are not required to dress very smartly are actually some of the more relaxed job roles that have emerged in recent years as a result of the technology boom. Google, for example, is famous for its relaxed offices.
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In general, however, it is always worth dressing overly smart for any job interview you have in life.
General tips on what to wear for a job interview for both men and women:
1. Be conservative. Conservative is best for the interview regardless of the dress code at the organization.
2. Well-groomed hairstyle.
3. Minimal cologne or perfume.
4. No visible body piercing.
5. No gum, candy or cigarettes.
6. Wear one ring and limited jewelry.
What men should wear for a job interview:
1. Conservative suit - two piece suit & tie, conservative & solid colour.
2. Long sleeve shirt.
3. Avoid bow ties (галстук - бабочка). Wear a conservative tie.
4. Dark shoes & dark socks.
5. Avoid beards & moustaches. (If you cannot help the moustaches, make sure it is well trimmed).
6. Get a hair cut. A short and conservative style is best.
7. Do not wear any earrings.
What women should wear for a job interview:
1. Avoid dresses.
2. Shoes should have conservative heels.
3. Use a briefcase rather than a purse.
4. Conservative nail polish.
5. Minimal use of make up.
6. Limit jewellery to one wedding ring and one set of earrings.
Exercise 4. Answer the questions:
1. Why does the author of the text advise to dress smart and conservative for the job interview?
2. How do smart clothes characterize the applicant?
3. What impression do improperly dressed candidates produce on the employers?
4. What should men wear for a job interview?
5. What should they avoid wearing?
6. What should women wear for a job interview?
7. What should they avoid wearing?
8. Do you agree with the advices given in the text? Which advices do you disagree with? (I agree that … but I don’t think that … )
Part 2. How to behave during a job interview
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