Match the job interview questions 1 to 5 with their answers a) to e)

After the Interview

About Questions

During the Interview

Men

Women

Preparation for the interview.

· Learn about the organization

· Have specific job or jobs in mind

· Review your qualifications for the job

· Prepare to answer broad questions about yourself

· Review your resume

· Arrive before the scheduled time of your interview

· Get plenty of sleep the night before the interview

What to Wear:

· Solid dark colored suits or a dress

· Wear hosiery

· If wearing a dress/skirt, make it sure it’s at least knee-length

· Nothing skin-tight

· Solid colored button-up shirt, tucked in

· Tie

· Dark socks

· Nothing too baggy

· If wearing a suit, go with dark colors

· Your shoes and belt should match

· Be confident and make the interviewer think that you are a self-confident person

· If you have any doubts, keep them to yourself

· Know as much as you possibly can about the job you’re applying for before you go for the interview

· Try to relax

· Be yourself

· Be polite

· Listen carefully and make sure that you answer the question:

· Make eye contact with the interviewer

· Don’t speak negatively about anyone

· Use pauses effectively

· Always tell the truth because the interviewer can check and verify the information

· If you didn’t answer a question well in the interview, don’t be afraid to phone up soon and say something

· If you are successful at the interview stage you will receive an official letter offering you a job

1.17.4. Read the following sentences and mark false/true statements.

1. Offer to shake the interviewer's hand when you meet. This demonstrates your self-confidence.

2. You can smoke if you feel nervous.

3. Your dress shouldn't be conservative. Much jewelry and perfume will keep the interviewer's attention.

4. Arrive early. Arriving late makes your first impression a negative one.

5. Smile. This person is giving up his/her time to talk to you.

6. Don't argue, agree with any idea, even if you can't believe in it.

7. Don't bite your lips, don't chew on pen/pencil.

1 How many jobs have you had since leaving university? 2 Why have you changed jobs so often? 3 What have you done that shows leadership? 4 In what ways has your job changed since you joined the company? 5 Have you ever worked with a difficult person?

a) I now have more responsibility and work longer hours. b) Well, I lead the sales team. I'm also chairperson of a local business association. c) I wanted to earn more money. d) Well, the boss in my last company wasn't easy to work with. e) I've worked for six companies.

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