JOB INTERVIEW

DEFINITION

JOB INTERVIEW : A meeting in which an employer asks the person applying for a job
questions; to see whether they would be the right person to do the job.
(Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary)

Example :

1. I have a job interview at the marketing firm tomorrow.

2. During the job interview they asked about my previous work experience.
 BRAINSTORMING QUESTION

What is your dream job? Why?

 Visual Vocabulary

1. 2. 2.

Resume /ˈrez.juː.meɪ/ Nervous /ˈnɜː.vəs/ Confidence /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/

Vocabulary Building 1
1. Interview /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/ (wawancara)
Raina has prepared her resume
for the upcoming interview.

2. Dress code /ˈdres ˌkəʊd/ (aturan berbusana)

The dress code for the interview is business casual.

3. Qualification /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (kualifikasi/kemampuan)

My job application highlighted my qualifications and skills.

4. Strength /streŋθ/ (kekuatan)

Communication is one of my strengths.
Vocabulary Building 2
5. Work Experience /ˈwɜːk ɪkˌspɪə.ri.əns/
(Pengalaman kerja)
They have relevant work experience in
customer service.

6. Responsibility /ɹɪˌspɑn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (Tanggung jawab)

I am ready to accept all responsibilities in this jon.

7. Excellent /ˈfɒl.əʊ.ʌp/ (Sangat baik)

Jacob has shown his excellent English durinh the interview.

8. Submit /səbˈmɪt/ (Menyerahkan)

We can submit our application online now.
 Listening for gist
WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THIS SHORT
VIDEO, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. What are the office hours in 2. When can the applicant

that company? start the job?
 Listening for gist
WATCH AND LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THIS SHORT
VIDEO, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

2. When can the applicant

1. What are the office hours in
start the job?
that company?
The applicant can start at the
08.30 to 04.30
beginning of next month.
 LET’S PRACTICE READING THIS DIALOGUE WITH A PARTNER.
Jane: Hello Mrs.Stevens. My name is Jane Philips. I’m the Personnel Director.
Mrs.Stevens : I’m pleased to meet you.
Jane : Please have a seat.
Mrs.Stevens: Thank you.
Jane : According to your resume, you have several years of office experience.
Mrs.Stevens: Yes, I’ve had over ten years’ experience.
Jane: Tell me about your qualifications.
Mrs.Stevens: I can type over 100 words per minute. I’m proficient in many computer programs.
I have excellent interpersonal skills. I am well-organized, and I’m a very fast learner.
Jane: I see that you have excellent references. Do you have any questions about the position?
Mrs.Stevens : Yes. What are the responsibilities in this position?
Jane: We’re looking for someone to supervise two office clerks. Handle all the correspondence,
arrange meetings, and manage the front office. Have you had any supervisory experience?
Mrs. Stevens: Yes, I supervised three administrators in my last position. What are the office hours, Mrs.Philips?
Jane: 8.30 to 4.30 with an hour off for lunch. What are your salary expectations Mrs.Stevens?
Mrs.Stevens: I expect to be paid the going rate for this type of position. Can you tell me about the benefits you offer?
Jane: Yes, we provide full medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and a three-week holiday per year.
Mrs.Stevens: That’s very generous. When is the position available?
Jane: We’re hoping the successful applicant can start at the beginning of next month. We’ll finish our interviews
tomorrow and make a decision by the weekend. We will contact you next week.
Mrs.Stevens: Thank you very much. It’s been a pleasure meeting you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Jane: Thanks for coming in to see us, Mrs.Stevens.
 BASED ON THE PREVIOUS DIALOGUE, ANSWER THESE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS.

1. Who are talking in the dialogue?

a. Jane Philips and Mrs. Stevens b. Jane Philips and Mr. Stevens c. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens

2. How long is Mrs.Stevens’ working experience?

a. Less than 10 years b. Ten years c. Over ten years

3. Mrs.Stevens doesn’t ask anything about the position. TRUE/ FALSE

4. The company provides full medical and dental coverage, a pension plan, and a three-week
holiday per year. TRUE/ FALSE

5. When will Jane Philips contact Mrs. Stevens?

a. Tomorrow b. Next week c. Next month
 SENTENCE BUILDING

Create short, and simple sentences from the words below.

1. Job interview

2. Excellent

3. Experience

4. Responsibility

5. Strength

6. Submit
 PRESENTATION TIME
1.) What is your dream job? Why do you want to do that?

2.) In your dream job, what qualification and skills do you need to have?

3.) If you had a random interview, what strengths and weaknesses would you like to mention?

4.) Why do you think companies hold an interview?

5.) As a student, what effort can you start to do to prepare yourself for the dream job you have?