JOB INTERVIEWS

Job interviews are often the last step to getting a job. Candidates are usually very
nervous, so it is important to follow several tips to succeed:

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW.

-Make sure you know where the interview is.

-Get some information about the company.

-Dress properly, neatly and tidily. You have to give a good impression.

-Be punctual.

AT THE INTERVIEW

-Try to relax and be yourself.

-Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.

-Mention your qualifications and skills.

-Be honest and sincere.

-Mind your body language: smile

HOW TO ANSWER THESE COMMON QUESTIONS

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

I am passionate about my work because I love what I do…and I can work well under
pressure.

I am ambitious and I’m always looking for an opportunity to improve myself.

I am highly responsible, energetic and a good team player.

WHAT IS YOUR WEAKNESS?

I am shy, sensitive, disorganized and I don’t like speaking in public.

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

I am very collaborative and have always preferred to work in groups.

I am well prepared and qualified to do this job.

I am creative, patient, innovative, flexible, punctual and hardworking.

1-EXERCISE- There are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) at job interviews.
Match the questions and answers.

1-Tell us something about your previous job.

2-Are you available at anytime?

3-What are your interests?

4-Why do you want to work for us?

5-Describe your strengths.

A- I’m responsible and hard working.

B- Because this is a good company.
C- Yes, I can start right now.
D- I love sports, reading and travelling.
E- I worked part-time in a small refinery in London.
2-EXERCISE- To describe people at work you can use these adjectives:

ORGANISED, PERSISTENT, PUNCTUAL, SKILLED, HELPFUL, PATIENT, HARD-WORKING, A

GOOD LISTENER, LAZY, RELIABLE, AMBITIOUS, RESPONSIBLE, SCRUFFY, CLEAN,
EXPERIENCED, SLOW, ACTIVE, OBEDIENT, CAREFUL, HONEST, RESPONSIBLE

Complete the sentences and definitions with the adjectives in the box. You can use
them more than one word in each sentence.

-A person who is an expert in something, who has the ability and experience to do
something is ……………………………

-He can’t stop doing things, he is a very ………………………… person.

-someone who is dirty and untidy is ………………………………

-What is the opposite of hard-working? ………………………………………

-Someone you can trust is ……………………………………..

-I’m careful with my work. I check it twice to be sure that everything is complete and
correct …………………………………..

-I do the most important tasks first, and I keep my things in order so that I can find
what I need quickly ………………………………..

-I always complete my work, and I am never late……………………………….

-I don’t get upset when someone is angry. I stay calm , and I listen to him/
her…………………………

-I am responsible with money and respect company property………………………………….

-If something is difficult, I ask questions and keep trying until I get it done
right……………………………………