This document discusses how to have a successful job interview in English. It emphasizes that preparation is key to a successful interview. The interview provides an opportunity for the applicant to demonstrate that they are the best candidate for the job over others with similar qualifications. Preparing well can help reduce stress, increase confidence, and improve chances of getting the job by showing the employer why the applicant should be selected. The document also includes questions for reflection on interview experiences and how to prepare, and defines some relevant vocabulary words.
2. "How to have a successful job interview in the English language"
Successful Interviews
Preparing for the interview.
A job interview is one of the most drawn-out and intimidating ways of making first
impression. However, it’s also your opportunity to get on an employer’s good side,
which can give you a distinct edge over even those applicants whose credentials
are better than yours.
Congratulations!
If you have been invited to an
interview, you have passed a
significant test. Your CV and
cover letter have made a strong
first impression.
You have been selected in front
of your rivals, and made it to the
short list.
Preparation is the key to a
successful interview. The other
candidates may have similar
qualifications, skills and
experience. The interview is your
opportunity to probe you are the
best candidate for the job.
Ensuring you are well prepared
will help you to reduce stress,
increase your confidence and
improve your chances of being
offered the job.
3. "How to have a successful job interview in the English language"
Activity
Think in the text above and try to answer these questions
1 Have you ever been interviewed for a job in English? How did it go ?
2 How do you feel about going for an interview?
3 How can you prepare for an interview?
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Glossary
stress, (noun ) pressure, tension, strain
increase ( verb ) become or make greater in size, amount, intensity,
or degree. grow up.
confidence ( noun ) the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone
or something; firm trust,
confidence, trust, reliance, faith, reliability, belief.
improve (verb ) get better, look up, increase.
chances ( noun )
opportunity, chance, occasion, shot, break, advisability
drawn-out (noun) less end (interminable)
distinct edge ( noun) (ventaja clara)