DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS

CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE (UHB 30502)

SEMESTER 1 SESSION 2022/2023

GUIDELINES – ASSESSMENT 2 (JOB INTERVIEW)

(INDIVIDUAL)
Full Marks: 100
Weightage: 25 %

1. You will be called for an interview.

2. You will be interviewed in groups of five (5) or six (6). However, you will be
assessed individually.
3. Dressing formally and punctually for the assigned interview session is
important.
4. You will be asked 3 – 4 questions each excluding self-introduction.
5. The duration for each group interview should be around 20-30 minutes.
6. Remember to be calm, be confident and be yourself.
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES

ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE (UHB 30502)

SEMESTER 1 SESSION 2022/2023

MARKING SCHEME
ASSESSMENT 2 (JOB INTERVIEW)

Type of Assessment: Individual

Full marks: 100
Weightage: 25%

Distribution of Marks:
Component Marks
Appearance 10
Content 40
Language 50
Total 100
Sample of Basic Interview Questions
1) Tell me about yourself. / If I were to ask your lecturers to describe you, what
would they say?
2) In brief, describe your educational background. / How has your education
prepared you for your career?
3) What has been your greatest achievement so far?/ Describe your most
rewarding college experience
4) What is your greatest strength? / Describe situations where you have used your
leadership skills
5) What is your greatest weakness? / What do you do to improve yourself? How do
you handle stress and pressure?
6) Why should I hire you? / Why do you think you’re the best candidate for this
job? / What interests you about this job?
7) What is your long-range objective? / What can you contribute to our company?
8) What qualities should a successful manager/engineer/any job position have?
9) What is your expected salary, and why?
10) Do you have any questions for me?

Sample of Problem-solving Interview Questions

1) Describe a situation where you needed information from a co-worker who was
slow to respond. What did you do?
2) Describe a situation where your boss was 100% wrong. What did you do?