1. The interview process.

Put the events in the order that they usually happen.

2. Interview questions.

Who asks these questions, the interviewer or the interviewee?

3. Questions and answers.

Choose the beginning of the answer to each question.

4. Listen.

Listen to part of a job interview. Put the questions in the order that they are asked.


5. An interview.

Watch the first part of the interview. Tick the correct options to complete the information.


6. Qualities.

Watch the next part of the interview. Put the qualities in the order that they are mentioned, in both part 1 and part 2.

Part 1

Part 2

7. Qualities.

Choose the quality illustrated by each of the quotes.

8. An interview.

Watch the third part of the interview.
Put the sentences in the order that the interviewee says them.


Now watch all three parts of the interview. Turn on and read the subtitles.

9. Making your answers flow.

Use the words and phrases to complete the first part of the interview.

10. Different tenses.

Different verb forms
We use the present tense to refer to facts.
I am from Amsterdam.
I have a degree in science.

We use perfect forms to refer to an experience or an unfinished activity.
I have worked in Asia.
I have always had a strong interest in this.
I have been looking for a job for some time.

We use continuous forms to describe activities in progress now.
I am completing a degree at the moment.
I have been looking for a new job since last year.

Choose the correct verb form to complete sentences from the interview.

 

11. Word order.

Put the words in order to complete more sentences from the interview.

Now listen and repeat the sentences.

12. Speaking Tutorial 2.

Send your tutor an email suggesting a day and time for the speaking tutorial. During the speaking tutorial you will do a role play of a job interview. In the email, tell your tutor what the job is that you are applying for.

Look at the notes below. Prepare your own notes on what you will say in your interview.

Possible interviewer questions

Your possible questions

Can you tell me about yourself?
Why do you think that you are suitable for this position?
What are your strengths?
What is your biggest weakness?
Can you work as part of a team?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Why did you leave your last job?
Do you have any references?

Can you tell me more about the company?
Do you have training programmes?
What are the conditions of work?
What are the opportunities for promotion?
What is the salary?

Useful phrases

I find it very stimulating to …
I think it's important to …
I believe that there is/are always …
I have been looking for an opportunity like this for some time.
I like to keep in touch with the developments …

I feel confident that I can meet the challenge of a position like this one.
Currently I am …
I have also worked …
Above all, I think …
In addition, …
In the past, I … . However, now I …

Interview tips
Look at the outline of good answers to each question.

Can you tell me about yourself?        
(Give a summary of your career, relevant skills and experience.)

Why do you think that you are suitable for this position?
(Refer to the company and what you can do for it.)

What are your strengths?
(Be sincere and objective.)

What is your biggest weakness?
(Show self-awareness, be balanced, and demonstrate how you can solve problems.)

Where do you see yourself in five years?
(Be ambitious but realistic. Mention lifelong learning.)

Why did you leave your last job?
(Focus on where you are going, not what you want to leave behind.)

Useful phrases for the speaking tutorial:
Hello, this is ....
Can I speak to ..., please?
Hello ..., this is .... I'm calling to do Speaking Tutorial 2 of the Applying for a Job module.