C) Match questions and answers and practise them in pairs

Exercise 22 During interviews, framing expressions can be very helpful. Framing expressions for questions help to show another question is coming. Framing expressions before answers help to avoid silence and give candidates time to think.

Exercise 21 Translate the extract from the interview. Suggest the beginning and the ending of the interview.

Exercise 20 Match each question about jobs with an appropriate answer.

1. What’s your current job? 2. What does it involve? 3. How long have you been in your present job? 4. Do you enjoy your work? 5. Is there anything you don’t like about your job? 6. How do you spend your time when you are not working?

a) I’ve worked here for about four years now. b) I’m a supervisor in a logistics company called Express Move. c) I enjoy team sports like rugby, but I don’t play as regularly as I’d like. d) Well, the role involves bureaucracy – and I’m not very keen on that. e) Very much. My job entails a lot of different tasks – from co-ordinating drivers to liaising with suppliers – so I don’t get bored. f) I’m responsible for 13 warehouse staff and report to the site manager.

I.: So tell me, Ms Pavlova, why should I hire you? Why would you be suited to this job?

P.: Well, I’ve worked in international trade before, so I have all the technical knowledge. I have all the necessary computer skills, too. I have had plenty of experience doing this kind of work.

I.: OK. But what about personal qualities? I would see those as being just as important, if not more important, than technical skills.

P.: That’s always a difficult question. I suppose I could say I’m reliable. I’m not the kind of person who needs someone looking over her shoulder all the time. Once I know what I’ve got to do, I just get on and do it. I’m a hard worker. And I’m flexible. I’m prepared to adapt.

I.: Are you used to working without supervision?

P.: Well, in my present job I don’t have constant supervision, but I’m always given specific jobs to do. Mostly administration. That’s the main reason why I’m looking for something new. I’d like to have a bit more freedom. Well, freedom is maybe the wrong word. More responsibility is what I mean.

I.: That’s certainly what this job would involve. But would you be able to learn the ropes quickly enough? We need someone who can be self-sufficient almost right away. Are you experienced enough for that?

P.: Of course. It isn’t as if I’m inexperienced. It’s just that I’m a little limited in my current job. I’m a good time manager and a good organizer. In previous jobs I was used to having more responsibility. And I’m certainly capable of adapting quickly. Generally speaking, I’m a fast learner.

a) Complete the extracts from the interviewer’s remarks at a job interview with the words from the box.

final ▪ candidates ▪ would ▪ in ▪ follow ▪ was ▪ could ▪ question

1. Now, looking at your CV. I … like to know what you learned in your last job. 2. I’m also interested … knowing your reasons for leaving the job. 3. Now, a question we like to ask all our …. What are your strong points? 4. I … wondering what you feel you can bring to this job? 5. OK. Thank you. A … now about your computer skills. What software are you familiar with? 6. Let me … that up with another question. How do you feel about working abroad? 7. Right, thank you. Moving on, … you tell me what you think the growth areas in the leisure industry are? 8. OK. Just one … question. Where do you think you’ll be in five years’ time?

b) Complete the extracts from the candidate’s answers at the interview with the words from the box.

expert ▪ glad ▪ thought ▪ afraid ▪ good ▪ ask ▪ think ▪detail

1. That’s a very … question. Basically it was no longer challenging enough. 2. I’m … you asked me that because I developed some important skills while I was there. 3. I thought you might … me something about that. Well, what I can say is, I have a good knowledge of Excell and Word, and can prepare excellent Powerpoint presentations. 4. I haven’t really … about that, to be honest, but I think it’d be really interesting. 5. Well, without going into too much …, I have very good people skills. 6. Let me just … about that for a moment. Well, my sales and marketing experience should be very useful to you. 7. I’m … I don’t know the answer to that, but I hope to be working for your company in a senior position. 8. Well, I’m not an …, but I think the boom in fitness centres will continue in the next few years.

Exercise 23 What would you say if you took part in this interview? Dramatize it.

I Well, Mr Veresov, I see you’ve already had quite a lot of experience in the transport industry. Could you dwell on your regular duties at your recent job?

V Yes, I can tell you that ….

I You mentioned earlier that you liked the people you had worked with. What features do you appreciate in your colleagues?

V I think that …

I It seems to me you had a pleasant place of work. I’m surprised you are going to leave.

V You are quite right, but …

I You mentioned that you had attended special language courses. How do you think it will help you in the future work?

V I suppose that….

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