Ivana Business English class 3

Interview Tips: How to Land Your

Dream Job
6
Intermediate

Economy & Business

Exercise 1
Vocabulary
make the most of
Phrase
meɪk ðə moʊst əv
to gain as much as possible from a situation or event
They made the most of the bad weather.
hire
Verb
haɪr
to give a person a job
We just hired a new computer specialist.
development
Noun
dɪˈvɛləpmənt
an event or fact that will affect a situation
The police said there had been some new developments in the investigation.
fidget
Verb
ˈfɪdʒɪt
to keep making small movements with your body because you are nervous, bored, etc.
He fidgeted nervously during the interview.
impression
Noun
ɪmˈprɛʃən
an opinion or feeling that one has about someone or something
He made a good impression on me the first time I met him.
Exercise 2
Article
Interview Tips: How to Land Your Dream Job
Applying for jobs can take a lot of time and effort, so it’s important to make the
most of an interview when you get one. Here are some tips to give you the best
chance of success when you interview for your dream job.

Prepare
Research the company and think about what questions you might ask if you
were hiring someone for the job. What would your answers to those questions
be?

It’s good to prepare for common questions like, “How do you stay up-to-date
with new developments in this industry?,” “Where do you see yourself in five
years?” and “Please tell us more about yourself.”

Remember, your answers don’t need to be perfect.  The interviewer just wants
to see that you care enough about the job to prepare for the interview.

Look good
Look at how people at the company dress, and try to wear similar clothes.  This
tells the interviewer that you are taking the interview seriously, and that you
pay attention to detail. Doing simple things like making eye contact, smiling,
and not fidgeting will also help you make a good impression.
Give examples
When asked about your past work, try to give clear examples so the interviewer
can get a sense of what you know and how you deal with challenging
situations.

Ask questions
People are more likely to hire you if they think you’re excited to work with
them. One way to do that is to ask questions that show you’re interested in how
the company works.

Relax
Remember that the person interviewing you is trying to choose someone to
work with every day, so if you can show you are relaxed, friendly, and fun,
they’re more likely to hire you.

Exercise 3
Questions
1. Is it a good idea to prepare answers for common interview questions?
2. Should your answers always be perfect in an interview?
3. What can you do in order to show an interviewer that you're excited
to work with them?

Exercise 4
Discussion
1. Which of the interview tips featured in the article did you find useful?
2. What was your first job interview like? Please share your experience.
3. Do you find it difficult to relax during job interviews? Why? Why not?
4. In your opinion, what's the best way to make a good first impression?
Why do you think so?
5. Have you ever interviewed someone? If so, how did it go? If not, do
you think you'd make a good interviewer?

Exercise 5
Further Discussion
1. What's your dream job? Please explain your answer.
2. What do you like most about your job? Please explain your answer.