Everybody must Know it if you Want to do Well at a Job Interview
When a job opening is advertised, there are often a lot of people interestedinapplying.Many job hunters send in their resumes and apply for the sameposition.Sometimes a company will receive hundreds of resumes for a singlejob opening.
The job interview, therefore, is very important.In the interview,an applicant must
demonstrate that he or she is the right person for the job.As you prepare for the
interview process, remember one thing.The purposeof an interview is not to
intimidate you or to put you in anuncomfortable situation. The interview is
the most efficient way in a relativelyshort time for you and the representative
of an employer to get to know eachother.
Because job interviews are important, some job hunters read books or takecourses to help them make a good first impression, which is very important.These
books and courses are full of advice and suggestions to help jobapplicants prepare
for their interviews.For example, applicants are taught todress appropriately
and have a clean and neat appearance.How you dresscan be as important in
creating an impression as what you have to say. So,dress in good taste, as
employers prefer to hire men and women whoseappearance and overall behavior
present a positive image.
Before the interview find out what you can about the firm, about the jobyou're applying for.Find out the interviewer’s name and telephone number,where
the interview is and how long it will take to get there.
Be on time for the interview, and know your interviewer's name. Greet yourinterviewer by name and give him/her a firm handshake (ladies too) whenyou
come in.
During the interview try to relax.It is appropriate to smile often andmake
eye-contact with the interviewer.
The applicant should be prepared to answer questions abouteducation
and previous jobs.Interviewers expect applicants to talkprofoundly, confidently,
and truthfully about their work experience, skills,goals, and abilities.Answer
questions as fully as you wish; don’t respond witha yes or no. Answering
questions emphasize your goals and strong points. Always be polite and speak
plainly and clearly. Be confident and make theinterviewer think that you are
a self-confident person.
Ex. 2.Match the English words and word-combinations from set A with their Ukrainian equivalents from set B. Make up sentences with these words.
| A | B |
| a job opening | попередній |
| Position | ввічливий |
| in the interview | самовпевнений |
| an interviewer | наймати (на роботу) |
| an applicant | потискувати руку |
| to apply for | відповідати, реагувати |
| to intimidate | позитивний образ, імідж |
| representative | просто і зрозуміло |
| to make / create an impression | представляти, презентувати |
| suggestions | подавати заяву |
| clean and neat | мета, ціль |
| to hire | загальна поведінка |
| overall behavior | підкреслювати, виділяти |
| to present | відкрита вакансія |
| a positive image | впевнений (-о) |
| to find out | здібності, уміння |
| to greet | заявник (той, хто подає заяву), претендент (на посаду) |
| to give a handshake | в повному обсязі, повністю |
| Firm | встановити зоровий контакт |
| to make eye-contact | правдивий (-о) |
| Previous | вітати |
| profound(ly) | на інтерв’ю |
| confident(ly) | посада |
| self-confident | залякувати |
| truthful(ly) | міцний, сильний, твердий |
| Goal | з’ясовувати, дізнаватися |
| Abilities | справляти / створювати враження |
| Fully | чистий і охайний |
| to respond | представник |
| to emphasize | сильні сторони (пункти) |
| strong points | той, хто проводить інтерв’ю |
| Polite | глибокий (-о), вичерпний (-о) |
| plain(ly) and clear(ly) | пропозиція, порада |
Ex. 3.Answer the questions.
1. What happens when a job opening is advertised?
2. What must an applicant demonstrate in the interview?
3. What’s the purpose of the interview?
4. How do job hunters prepare for the interview?
5. Is your appearance important for the interview?
6. What information is it necessary to find before the interview?
7. How should an applicant behave at the interview?
8. What questions are usually asked by the interviewer?
9. How should an applicant answer questions?
Ex.4.Translate the words and phrases in brackets.
1. (Відкрита вакансія) for (посаду) of a lawyer in the legal firm Nobili was advertised on Work.UA.
2. Many job hunters (подають заяви)for the sameposition.
3. (На інтерв’ю) (заявник)must demonstratehis / her strengths.
4. At the job fair there were many (представників) of lawyers’ companies.
5. It’s very important to (справити добре перше враження) in the interview.
6. Applicants should have (чисту і охайну зовнішність).
7. Ladiesas well as men (тиснуть руку)to an interviewer.
8. During the interview try(розслабитись), smile and (встановити зоровий контакт) with the interviewer.
9. The applicants are usually asked about their (попередні) jobs.
10. He (наголосив, підкреслив) his(сильних сторонах).
Ex. 5.Translate the given sentences into English.
1. На інтерв’ю заявник (претендент на посаду) має посміхатись і встановити зоровий контакт з людиною, яка проводить співбесіду.
2. Перший крок – це створення позитивного першого враження.
3. Він відповів на всі запитання глибоко (дав вичерпні відповіді) і повно.
4. Вона привітала представника компанії сильним рукостисканням.
5. Мета інтерв’ю не залякати претендентів, а дізнатися про їх здібності.
6. Чиста і охайна зовнішність заявника і його загальна поведінка мають велике значення.
7. Вона розмовляє ввічливо, але не може говорити впевнено.
8. Перед інтерв’ю прочитайте поради, як правильно відповідати на запитання.
9. Він справив враження самовпевненої людини.
10. Ми з’ясувала місце і час проведення співбесіди.
Ex. 6.Read the dialogue and choose the correct answer for each question.
The Job Interview
Interviewer: So, you've applied for the Saturday position, right?
John: Yes, I have.
Interviewer: Can you tell me what made you reply to our advertisement?
John: Well, I was looking for a part-time job to help me through college. And I think that I'd be really good at this kind of work.
Interviewer: Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a shop assistant?
John: Well I imagine I would be helping customers, keeping a check on the supplies in the store, and preparing the shop for business.
Interviewer: That about covers it, you would also be responsible for keeping the front of the store tidy. What sort of student do you regard yourself as . . . did you enjoy studying while you were at school?
John: I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my exams and I enjoy studying subjects that interest me.
Interviewer: Have you any previous work experience?
John: Yes. I worked part-time at a take-away in the summer holidays.
Interviewer: Now, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me about the position?
John: Yes. Could you tell me what hours I'd have to work?
Interviewer: We open at 9.00, but you would be expected to arrive at 8.30 and we close at 6.00 pm. You would be able to leave then.
I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming along to the interview.
John: Thank you. When will I know if I have been successful?
Interviewer: We'll be making our decision next Monday, we'll give you a call.
a) true b) false c) didn’t say
1. John failed some of his exams.
2. The job is in a shop.
3. The job is full time.
4. The job doesn't pay very well.
5. He wouldn't have to deal with customers.
6. John has left school.
7. John would start work at 9.00.
8. He saw the advertisement in the local newspaper.
9. John would be working in the electrical department.
10. John will start the job on Monday.
Ex. 7.Read the tips for the best way to answer interview questions. Match the headings (A-K) to the paragraphs(1-11).
A. Try to Stay Calm.
B. Keep it Professional.
C. Share Your Accomplishments.
D. Research the Job and the Company.
E. Ask for Clarification.
F. Give Examples.
G. Have Questions Ready to Ask.
H. Know the Facts.
I. Don't Ramble.
J. Make a Match.
K. Take Your Time.