Reading. II. Discuss your answers with your partner

II. Discuss your answers with your partner.

Listening

II. In pairs, discuss the questions.

Warm-up

Lesson 4. Winning an Interview

Now, using the ideas and advice contained in this lesson write your own resume. Use the given form as an example.

Writing

Listening

I. Listen to two people from the Human Recourse Department discussing the two applicants. Check ü the positive points for each applicant.

	Applicant 1	Applicant 2
overall qualifications
specific courses
years of experience
range of responsibilities
experience related to finance
flexibility
team player

Name	Crystal Danziger
Address	1245 Dahia Road Sumner, Washington WA147
Telephone	[phone]
E-mail	danz @ hotjob.com
Objective	A clerk position in a high quality library, where my customer service and organization skills will be utilized and appreciated.
Education 1996 – 2000   1996 - 1994 1993 - 1994	University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Bachelor (Library Science). Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA. Highline Community College, Des Moines, WA.
Highlights of Qualifications Organization Skills Clerical Skills	Demonstrated experience shelving books, straightening shelves and keeping the collection in order. Strong skills for data entry, assigning bar codes, preparing mailing and labelling new material.
Experience 2001- present	Library Clerk, National Air and Space Museum, Washington, WA. - Entered data on PC computer - Bar-coded books - Prepared mailing
2000 - 2001	Library Clerk, Skyway Library, Seattle, WA. - Shelved books - Bar-coded books - Stamped and labelled new material
Languages	German (fluent)
Computer Skills	MS Office (Word, Excel), E-mail, Internet
References	Available upon request

I.. Discuss the quotation: You will never get a second chance to make a first impression.

· When was the last time you attended an interview? What was it for?

· How did you feel before, during and after the interview?

· How well or otherwise did the interview go? Why?

I. Listen to some advice about interviews and check ü the appropriate boxes.

	Do	Don’t
· Observe the proper dress code · Wear bright and loud clothes · Show what you know about the company · Relax and just be yourself · Give a casual informal greeting · Say negative things about past employers · Maintain good eye contact · Reply with short yes or no answers	q q q q q q q q	q q q q q q q q

When you apply for a job, you often have to go for an interview. What is the best way to get the job? Read the advice below and be prepared to discuss it. Pay attention to the words in italics.

Everybody is nervous at interviews so don’t worry about it. If it becomes a real problem, then go for a walk just before the interview and watch other people living their daily life-try to realise that if you fall the interview is not the end of the world. There are other more important things in life.

It is obvious that you are expected to arrive on time, but a surprising number of people still manage to arrive late and this clearly makes a very bad impression, however good the excuse is. If you do arrive early, you can always spend time looking around the premises. Decide if you would like to work there.

Even in this day and age it is still worth taking some trouble with your appearance, especially if you are going to an interview at a big multinational company or bank or insurance company. Put on your best clothes and make sure they are ironed. It is probably not a good idea to smoke during the interview -smoking has had such a bad press recently that is not worth taking the risk.

Be polite but do not say necessarily accept everything they say - be prepared to challenge some of their ideas. Employers are always happy to have people who have clear ideas and express their opinions with some force.

Do find out as much as you can about the company or institution before you go. Find out exactly what they do and find out as much as you can about the job you are applying for. If you can’t find out certain things then make a note and ask them at the interview. Employers are always impressed when they find someone who has done their homework and someone with an enquiring mind - but plan your questions before you go. It is even worth writing them down on a piece of paper and looking at them again just before you go in. Finally find out the name of the person who is going to interview you.

Try to predict what questions they might ask you. It’s much easier to shine at an interview if you can answer questions quickly and efficiently.

Above all, show confidence. Tell them you are sure you can do the job and would enjoy the challenge and stimulation of working there.

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