Got an Interview?


This is a simulation task activity about preparing oneself for an interview.

Task 1
Read these tips from our experts
The Undercover Recruiter
The Balance Careers
Career Advice Advanced

Task 2

Go through the following points and discuss what the articles in Task 1 say about them.

A: Pick out what you are going to wear on your job interview.
B: Practice greeting your interviewer.
C: Study your resume and know everything on it.
D: Practice your answers to the most common interview questions.
E: Research the company and the job position you are applying for.
F: Find out the type of interview you will be going on.
G: Print out the directions to the interview and be on time.
E: Follow up the interview with a Thank You note.

Task 3

Do you agree with these tips and why?
Share your interview experiences.

Task 4 

Answer these questions.
  1. Describe your work style?
  2. What is an appropriate outfit?
  3. How will you greet your interviewer?
  4. How do you handle pressure?
  5. What do you need to prepare from your resume?
  6. Tell me about yourself?
  7. Why do you think you are the right person for this job?
  8. What genuine and / or relevant question will you ask?
  9. What type of interviews have you been to or know about?
  10. What will you write after the interview?
  11. What are your passions?
  12. How do you fit in with the job description?
  13. What is your greatest weakness?
  14. What motivates you?
Task 5

Match these questions to the tips A to E in Task 2

Task 6

Go to Best Outfits and discuss which would be best for the interview at hand.



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