Job interviews

50min
2,200 P
Job Interviews Intermediate

Description

This lesson is aimed at adults for interview preparation and mentoring.

Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
  • I will be conducting your interview today.
  • What was it about this position that caught your attention?
  • What do you find interesting about this position?
  • Why do you want to apply for this position?
  • What qualifications do you have?
  • What are your expectations about this job?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Thank you for your time.    
Dialogue Practice
Exercise 2

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Check your understanding

1.Why is Matt interested in the research assistant job?
2.Why does Matt think he is qualified for the job?
3.What does Matt hope to get from this job?


Exercise 3
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.

Situation
You are holding interviews for a secretary position. You may use some of the expressions below. Switch roles after that, and play the role of the interviewee.

1. Why are you interested in this job?
2. What are your qualifications?
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
4. What can you tell me about your ambitions?
4. Do you have any expectations about this job?


Exercise 4
Discussion
  • Have you ever conducted an interview? If so, for what job? If not, would you like to? 
  • What do you think are some of the most important questions to ask in an interview?
  • Are you a good judge of character?How do you try to sell yourself to a potential employer?

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