INTERVIEW

Script: Begin the interview by saying:

Employer: Hello, can I help you?

Applicant: Mr. /Ms. _______________, my name is __________and I am here to interview for the
position of _________________.

Employer: Yes, (applicant’s name), please have a seat at the table. Did you have any trouble
finding the office or parking?

Applicant responds.

Employer: Why are you interested in working for our company? Select 5 questions from Interview
Questions.

Employer: Well, (applicant’s name), I believe I have all the information I need unless you have
some questions. Thank you for coming to see me.

Applicant responds with questions for the employer If you are applying for a job where uniforms are
worn, you may ask the following. Are uniforms required (the type of business such as a fast food
restaurant would prompt this question)? If so, does the employee pay for them or are they
provided? What are the work hours? Do you work on weekends?

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

A. Answer each of the following questions and prepare for a “mock” interview.

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. What is your greatest strength?

3. Can you describe a situation in your past where you learned from a mistake?

4. What is the most difficult situation you have ever faced?

5. Is there anything you would like to improve about yourself?

6. What is the most important thing you are looking for in a job?

7. What are your career goals?

8. What motivates you?

9. Why would you like to work for us?

10. Why should I hire you?

B.INTERVIEW CHECKLIST

Once students are doing the role-play of interviews, the instructor or class could observe the
interview and rate the following:

1. Opened the interview appropriately. (shook YES NO

hands while stating employer’s name, own
name, and why he or she is there)
2. Appeared friendly and courteous.
3. Answered questions by using success stories
or examples (proof) of skills for the job.
4. Maintained good eye contact and good
posture.
5. Avoided using “ I just…” and “I only…”
6. Avoided “annoying” mannerisms (biting
nails, fidgeting in seat, twisting hair, looking at
phone, jingling coins or keys in pocket)
7. Spoke clearly and avoided slang or “fillers”
(umm…like….you know.)
8. Asked the employer questions about the job.
9. Shook hands and thanked the person for his
or her time.

C. Work in pairs. Decide which of these interview tips are more for interviewers
and which are more for candidates.
• Be completely honest at all times.
• Try to help the candidate to relax.
• Always wear your best clothes.
• Do not ask a lot of questions to which people can answer 'yes' or 'no'.
• Listen carefully and make a lot of notes.
• Arrive half an hour early for the interview.
• Ask a difficult question at the beginning of the interview.
• Get an expensive haircut.

LANGUAGE FOCUS 1: COMPARATIVES/SUPERLATIVES

We compare two people or things with comparative forms of djectives.

Sales of luxury cars are higher this year than last year.
The Mercedes SL500 is more expensive than a Volkswagen.

We compare three or more people or things with superlative forms of adjectives.

The country is now the biggest market for some car manufacturers.
What is the most expensive make of car?
A. Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 It is more harder to break into export markets than home markets. harder
2 China is a more big market than Japan.
3 Our market share is more low than it was last year.
4 The rate of inflation is more bad this month than it was last month.
5 This month's sales are more high than last month's.
6 The Asian market is more good than the European market for rice.

B. Complete these conversations using the superlative form of the adjectives.

1 This is a good product.
Yes, It' s the best product on the emarket.
2 This is an expensive hotel.
Yes, it's_________________ place in the city.
3 She is a very popular manager.
Yes, she's____________________ head of department in the company.
4 This is a cheap product.
Yes, it's______________________ product in the catalogue.
5 This is a very competitive market.
Yes, it's______________________ market in Asia.
6 This is a bad year.
Yes, it's ______________________year in the last ten years

C. Correct each of these sentences by adding one word in the right place.

1. India a bigger market than Saudi Arabia.

2. The Assistant Sales Manager is the popular person in the company.

3. The rate of inflation is better now two years ago.

4. What is most expensive PC?