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Interview
 Search online for a job you want to do
after graduation, and then consider
how to answer the following three
questions.
 1. Why do you want to work for this
company?
 2. Tell me why you are the right
person to do the job.
 3. What are your strengths and
weaknesses?
 Expectations of the interviewer
 adaptive  resourceful
 ambitious  customer-oriented
 analytical  detail-oriented
 committed  goal-oriented
 creative  results-oriented
 decisive  self-confident
 enthusiastic  self-motivated
 hard-working  continuous learner
 independent  good listener
 optimistic  problem solver
 persistent  team player
 The Skills Employers Want
1. Learning to learn
2. Basic academic skills in reading, writing,
and computation
3. Good communication skills
4. Creative thinking and problem solving
5. Self-esteem, motivation, and goal setting
6. Personal and career development skills
7. Interpersonal/negotiation skills and
teamwork
8. Organizational effectiveness and
leadership
Task: Choosing an intern
You are going to recommend one intern for
an internship at UNESCO. There is only o
ne vacancy at the moment. ① Discuss the
candidates about their strengths and wea
knesses and why they should/shouldn’t g
et the internship. ② Choose the best candi
date to recommend.

United Nations
Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
 Task: Choosing an intern
UNESO promotes international cooperation in the fiel
ds of education, science, culture and communication.
Duties of the intern:

to assist in administrative ( 行政的 ) duties as assign
ed by the director

to assist with desktop publishing ( 多语言排版 )

to help to coordinate special events and conferences

to take part in the development of student education
al programs
 Task: Choosing an intern
 PROFILE Aihua Wang
 Qualifications
 Final year PhD in English literature.
 Languages
 Fluent oral and written Chinese, English and French.
 Computer skills
 Basic knowledge of office software.
 Attitude
 Demonstrated a good knowledge of current affairs. Wants
to represent China in an international organization.
 Availability
 Would prefer a 6-month internship
 Other information
 Well dressed. Spoke fluently using a wide range of vocabu
lary. Says she’s a good team player. A member of the inter
national Society at University. Seemed very nervous durin
g the interview. Asked no questions.
 Task: Choosing an intern
PROFILE Justin Muller
Qualifications
Final year PhD in Computer Science.
Languages
Bilingual German/English
Computer skills
Extensive knowledge of computer program and softwar
e.
Attitude
Ambitious. Wants to work for a multinational company r
unning its communications network. He travelled widely i
n Asia during his vacations. Is studying French in evenin
g classes.
Availability
Flexible
Other information
Dressed casually for the interview. Quiet and thoughtful
with a strong sense of social responsibility.
 Task: Choosing an intern
PROFILE Carla Dias
Qualifications
Final year Master degree in Architecture
Languages
Good oral and written English. Fluent Portuguese,
Spanish
Computer skills
Competent in Word and Excel.
Attitude
Interested in current affairs. Previous one-month
internship in International Labor Organization. Want to
pursue a career as a diplomat.
Availability
Interested in a 4-moth internship
Other information
Smart appearance. Very articulate and self-confident.
Inquisitive. Under-16 tennis champion in her home town.