University of Foreign Languages and International Studies DIVISION OF ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES Chapter 14 Student’ name: . Nguyen. ang {t..Bu.. Interviewing and Date oft nu. OK OEL200H. Following up Bi Filthe gap wit asutable word or phrate/ Use textbook asa reference I 1, Name the main purposes of interviews- for job candidates as well as for employers Everyone agrees that job interviews are extremely stressful. However, the more you learn about the process and the more prepared you are, the less stress you will feel. It is also important to realize that a job interview is a (1) : street. It is not just about being judged by the employer. You, the applicant, will be using the job interview to evaluate the employer. An interview has several purposes for you as a job candidate. It is an opportunity to convince the employer of your (2) ‘af, _; find out more about the job and the company; and expand on the information in your (3) sume. . This is the time to gather information about whether you would fit into the company culture, You should also be thinking about whether this job suits your career goals. From the employer's perspective, the interview is an opportunity to (4) _QSse¢s your abilities in relation to the requirements for the position; discuss your training, experience, knowledge, and (5) bilities in more detail; see what drives and motivates you; and decide whether you would fit into the organization 2. Briefly describe the types of interviews you may encounter © Screen ng interviews are intended to eliminate those who fail to meet minimum requirements. Companies use such interviews to save time and money by weeding out lesser-qualified candidates before scheduling face-to-face interviews. ‘The most precoletay tanilifetes selected from (7) (Gia paakl Mittiviews wil by invited to hiring/placement interviews. Hiring managers want to learn whether candidates, are motivated, qualified, and a good fit forthe position. Conducted in depth, hiring/placement interviews may take many forms: Scanned with CamScanner(8) Ong =on=ane._ interviews, which are the most common type, you can expect . e sit down with a company representative and talk about the job and your qualifications. ; : + ©) Panol interviews are typically conducted by people who will be your supervisors and colleagues. Usually seated around a table, interviewers may take turns asking questions. + (10) Group interviews occur when a company interviews several candidates for the same position at the same time. Some employers use this technique to measure leadership skills and communication styles. * a Soquantion interviews allow a candidate to meet individually with two or ‘more interviewers over the course of several hours or days. * (12) Stress interviews are meant to test your reactions during nerve- ‘wracking situations. You may be forced to wait a long time before being greeted by the interviewer, you may be given a test with an impossible time limit, or you may be treated rudely by one or more of the interviewers. 3. What should you prepare before an interview? Once you have sent out at least one résumé or filled out at least one job application, you ‘must consider yourself an (13) _Gctiye job seeker, which means that you must be prepared to be contacted by potential employers. Ifyou do well in the screening interview, you will be invited to an in-person meeting Here are tips for sounding professional and acting appropriately from the beginning and for preparing for a job interview once it has been scheduled. Using professional phone techniques. Even with the popularity of e-mail, most employers contact job applicants by phone to set up interviews. Employers can get a better (14) jidipntnt— of how applicants communicate by hearing their voices over the phone. Thefefore, once you are actively looking for a job, anytime the phone rings, it could be a poter employer. Don’t make the mistake of letting an unprofessional voice ‘mail message or a lazy roommate ruin your chances. Make the first conversation impressive, Whether you answer the phone directly or return an employer's call, make sure you are prepared for the conversation, Job (15) ‘who sound flustered, unprepared, or unprofessional when an employer calls may ruin their chances with that company. Researching the target company. One of the most important steps in effective interviewing is gathering detailed information about a prospective employer. Before your Scanned with CamScannerview, take time to research the target company and leam about et J if petitors, reputation, and so forth. Never enter an interview (16) com tits goals, customers, ol preparing and practicing. fer you have leamed about the target organization, study the job description or job (17) infcemadion_. It not only helps you write a focused résumé but also enables you to match your education, experience, and interests with the position, Leaming about the duties and responsibilities ofthe position wil help you practice your best (18) _Uvferviewy strategies, The most successful job candidates are always well-prepared. They prepare (19) SUCCLSS _stories and practice answers to typical questions, They also plan their responses {0 any (20) _pfoblom areas on their résumés. As part of their preparation before the interview, they decide what to ‘Wear, and they gather the items they plan to take with them, 4, How can you overcome your fear before and during the interview? Expect to be nervous before and during the interview. It is natural! Other than public speaking, employment interviews are the most dreaded events in people’s lives. One of the best ways to overcome fear is to know what happens in a typical interview. You can further reduce your fears by five suggestions below: 21)_fracticg interyio wing 22) _Teepare, “thocoughly 3) Undechtand_ the pacess __ (24) _Dewss proftsionally @s) — Brande duyply __ 5. Name interviewing behaviors you can exhibit that send positive nonverbal messages: (26)_Contrit. body swovemants (27) _£e hibit goad postute (28) + tatty (29) tvoly (30) Liston ottonditly Scanned with CamScanner631) See naught tory_a_puitile me 2) Jarno your lactone (33), lo 6. Name common types of questions y o Luustens 42 gut ang aisted (65) Dusstione so interest iis iu espn nd accomplishments 67) Challenging questions __ (38) Questions about galary. 69) Situational questions ——__ (40)_Bohauto ral questions (41) Mega and _trappraptiate. questions 7. What should you do after an interview? After leaving the interview, immediately make (42) OHS __of what was said in case you are called back for a second interview. Write down key points that were discussed, the names of people you spoke with, and other details of the interview. Ask yourself what went really well and what could have been (43) inj - Note your strengths and weaknesses during the interview so that you can wotk to improve in future interviews. Next, write down your (44) futwe plans. To whom should you send thank-you letters? Will you contact the employer by phone? If so, when? Besides, you also need to begin with writing a (45) letter and contacting your references, sincera ‘ou may have in an interview? Scanned with CamScanner