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❓ ❓ ❓ The breakdown of a job interview and tricky

interview questions⁉ ⁉

I. Watch the following video (5 mn) that breaks down an interview and gives
you example answers to tricky questions! Then complete the exercise:

watch?v=HG68Ymazo18&feature=emb_logo

What comes up before any questions are being asked? s________ t_________

So what should you have in mind? in mind? A few current e__________ or t__________

I want to hear more. Tell me a little about your experience and what you’d (= would) bring
to this role.
This question actually (= in fact) means the interviewer wants to know what makes you
s_______ o____. So your answer must show off your p______________ . Don’t make negative
comments about the previous places you’ve worked, but rather explain what you ______
_________ .

Do you remember the following questions?

Interviewer:

- Why _______________________ to ________ here?


- ____________________________________ unique?
- Do ____________________ any _______________ for me?
❓ ❓ ❓ The breakdown of a job interview and tricky
interview questions⁉ ⁉

Job applicant:

- What _____________________ about working here?


- _________________ some mistakes ___________________________ in this
position?
- What is a ________ you’re ____________ working toward?
- _________________ my performance b________ v___________ ?

And remember the interview is NOT over!!! You should always follow up within _____ hours

with a thank you mail. Whether short or more elaborate, it’s _ _ _ 🗝 to leaving a lasting
impression to the h___________ manager!!!

II. Time for oral practice! Answer those tricky questions with your partner:

Are You the Type Who Checks Email During Your Vacation?
Is This Position a Similar Role to Any Other Jobs You Are Considering?
What's Your Biggest Weakness?
If You Could Work for Any Company, Where Would You Work?
Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
What Do You Think Your References Will Say About You?
Which Part of the Job Description Sounds Most Challenging, and Why?
Tell Me About Your Dream Job.
Everyone Has One Exaggeration on Their Job Application. What's Yours?

III. Do the following quiz to see how well you answer tricky questions:

Click on the link : the quiz video is 1 mn long.

https://www.businessinsider.com/tricky-job-interview-questions-2016-6?IR=T

My score is: ___ /5


❓ ❓ ❓ The breakdown of a job interview and tricky
interview questions⁉ ⁉

III. Read the article and learn how to improve your answers:
As you interview for new jobs, you’re likely to face some questions that seem vague or
particularly difficult to answer. Understanding how to prepare for tricky interview questions
can help you stand out from other interviewing candidates.

Click on the link to find out more tricky questions and sample answers:

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/tricky-interview-questions-2059657

Bonus: (4 mn)

youtube.com/watch?v=DUMGihtWCTw

Click on the link if you want to add the English subtitles:

youtube.com/watch?v=DUMGihtWCTw

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