JOB INTERVIEWS

PHRASAL VERBS

Work out the meaning of the phrasal verbs from context. Then
Exercise 1:
match them to their definition.

1. After a successful job interview, they took him on for a 6-month trial
period.
2. In order to deal with stress, I meditate every day.
3. I tried so hard to fit in, but the other staff there were reluctant to
accept me.
4. While most job posts go over the main duties and responsibilities, it is
important to clarify the day-to-day tasks that the candidate should
expect.
5. You’ve got to take risks if you want to get ahead in your career.

A) advance, progress:
B) manage:
C) feeling that you belong and are accepted by a group:
D) explain in detail:
E) employ, hire:

Complete the statements below with a phrasal verb from ex. 1

Exercise 2:
in the correct form

1. A lot of people end up being burned out because they don't know
how to pressure.
2. It's not worth climbing over other people in order to in
your career.
3. with the team is more important than your knowledge
and skills.
4. You should the salary range during the first interview so
as not to waste your time.
5. You usually need to do a lot of job interviews before someone .

Now discuss the statements with a partner.

Exercise 3: Who is more likely to say each of the phrases below?
Put I for the interviewer or C for the candidate

1. What are the next steps in the process and when can I expect to hear
back?
2. We will get back to you if you are shortlisted.
3. I’m following up to see if you have any status updates regarding the
position that I interviewed for.
4. I'm ready to knuckle down and put my heart and soul into this job.
5. When have you spoken up for cause, even though you knew it might
reflect negatively on you, because it was the right thing to do?
6. How do you keep up with industry trends?
7. I would like to build my experience and take on added
responsibilities.
8. Why should we take you on?

Exercise 4: Match the underlined verbs to their definitions:

Definitions:
A) to start working or studying hard:
B) talk to someone again, usually on the phone:
C) to get someone's reply about something:
D) to do something in addition to what you have already done:
E) accept some work or responsibility:
F) employ someone:
G) express your opinion:

Now practise answering the interview questions

Exercise 5: Choose the correct answer

1.We ................................ you within 10 days.

A) will hear from B) will get back to C) will deal with

2. The deadline is approaching so we all have to ......................... if we

want to finish on time.
A) go over B) fit in C) knuckle down

3. You need to .................... if you see any offensive behaviour at work.

A) speak up B) follow up C) get ahead

4. I am swamped at the moment and can't .................. any new

responsibilities.
A) take on B) take you on C) go over

5.His sense of humour really helped him .................. with the team.
A) deal with B) get ahead C) fit in

Match the 2 halves of the questions.

Exercise 6:
Then ask and answer the questions with a partner.

1.Do you think it is a good idea to A) you felt you didn't fit in?
follow up
B) witness bad behaviour at
2.Have you ever worked for a work?
company where
C) get ahead in your career at
3.Do you think it is healthy to all costs?
want to
D) hearing back from a
4.Why don't many people speak potential employer?
up if they
E) with an email or a call after
5.What can you do to maximize a job interview? Why/Why
your chances of not?