Interview preparation (II)
In this lesson, we are going to carry out the final preparations for preparing you for your job interview. We are going to concentrate on the information you should find out before you attend the interview. Then, posible questions you could ask the interviewer at the end of the interview. At the end of the lesson, will have to carry out Assessment 4: The Job Interview.
Good luck!
A. Before the interview, should research the employer. What information do you think you should find out?
Give three examples: (own answer)
B. Look at the following information and match it to the correct categories.
- 1985
- 357
- Brighton, Liverpool and London
- Future Inc, Sales shop and Wanta bargain
- London
- Louise Gerrard
- Opened a new office in Liverpool.
- Planning on becoming an international cornpany
- Sales and marketing
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Questions to ask employers
Read te following tips regarding asking questions at interviews
A. Are the following statements Tru/False/Not given? Correct the False statement.
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B. Here are some questions you can ask the employer. Divide them into two categories: general questions, job specific questions.
How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?
What is the company's management style?
How many people work in this office/department?
How much travel is expected?
What is the typical work week? Is overtime expected?
What are the prospects for growth and advancement?
What is the next career step after this position?
If I am offered the job, how soon would you like me to start?
When can I expect to hear from you?
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Remember in an interview, if you feel you don´t have a lot of time; only ask the job specific questions.
Job Interview - Assesment 4
It´s interview Time.
Play the video ans answer the questions. Good Luck!
You have now completed the Business and Culture in the UK course. We hope you have learned a lot and we wish you luck in your future career working in English.
