JOB INTERVIEW from the CANDIDATE’s PERSPECTIVE
Pick the three most important ingredients to a successful job interview and explain why:
1. BODY LANGUAGE
2. PUNCTUALITY
3. EYE CONTACT
4. HONESTY
5. PREPAREDNESS
6. BEING YOURSELF
7. HAVING QUESTIONS
8. THANK-YOU EMAIL
9. FIRM HANDSHAKE
10. PROPER ATTIRE
1st listening. Try to understand the main gist of the video.
Insert the following phrases to complete the statements below:
a thank-you email – small talk – walk into – It’s key – in your back pocket – in a way – make or
break – with nerves – some mistakes – people-person – be aware – majoring in – shows off – with
respect – Be yourself – never hurts
1. An interview can ___________________ an opportunity.
2. How do you deal ___________________?
3. Meet Anja, a recent grad ___________________ business administration.
4. The interview begins the minute you ___________________ the building.
5. Anya treats everyone in the office ___________________ while keeping eye contact.
6. Greet everyone ___________________ that is authentic to you.
7. A lot of the time, ___________________ comes up before any questions.
8. It ___________________ to be honest.
9. I’ve been a ___________________ for as long as I can remember.
10. A response like this not only answers the question, but also ___________________ her
personality.
11. ___________________ and let your personality shine.
12. Whether it’s tapping your fingers or bouncing your leg, ___________________ and stay
present.
13. Make sure to have a short list of questions for your employer ___________________.
14. What are ___________________ people have made in this position?
15. Always follow up within 24 hours with ___________________ to the hiring manager.
16. ___________________ to leaving a lasting impression.
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