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A job interview 1: organising it...
This lesson will have two different steps. Indeed, when I planned it, it quickly became obvious that I wouldn't be able to have the whole matter in just a few words and only one test. If I did, I would have to "sum up dramatically" and sacrifice what is essential for students. I refused to do that.
Here, we're going to deal with a topic that you have asked for as a necessity, and which is very important. We'll have to learn what's essential to manage to "ace"... A JOB INTERVIEW!..., a real test that should be prepared quite seriously. Please, be patient and work with a will! I give you the FORCE!
In this first part, we'll see how to prepare this important test, in the long run, seeing the attitude you have to adopt before taking the test: study grammar, some key constructions and tenses, and a few expressions of useful vocabulary. In the following lesson, we'll then concentrate on what you MUST absolutely get ready for: the usual questions you're most likely to be asked during interviews.
YOU'RE GETTING READY TO GO FOR A JOB INTERVIEW (where you'll need to speak correct English...) Here are a few important points to work on (in the long run):
Before the interview, don't be afraid to speak, using small talk = thank for the "invitation".
- Thanks for inviting me to this interview.
Show interest in the company.
- Is the position based in this building, or elsewhere? / How many people work here? / the offices are impressive./ I see you have an open plan.
I) What you're showing about yourself:
1) Take care of your appearance and of the way you introduce yourself:
◼️ If a specified dress code is requested, see (Lesson test), respect it. You should always think about the position you're interviewing for, in order to adapt yourself and wear the suitable clothes. Whatever style they have, your clothes should always be clean and you should take care of your appearance and invest in your image. (wear casual clothes, if it is specified, or more formal ones.) Women should pay attention to their necklines, to the length of their dresses or skirts, sleeves. I'm awfully sorry to have to make such sexist remarks, but the business world has its rules and its demands!
◼️ Female or male, make an effort to have a clean and handy hairdo, with no excentricity...
2) Pay attention to your posture and body language: your body speaks louder than words. Your initial handshake can reveal a lot about yourself.
If you were an animal, which one would you be? If I were an animal, I'd be a .....
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