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.
