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Listen again to the interview steps one to six and tick the statements below. Interview tips I agree I disagree a) Dressing well is a sign of respect. b) Clean shoes, hair and fingernails: the little details will be noticed. c) You have longer than 6 seconds to make a good first impression. d) Act confidently, even if you feel nervous. e) Pay attention to the small talk and use it to your advantage. f) Don’t prepare some basic answers in advance and learn them. g) Learn how to sell yourself using the five magic words. h) Don’t tell the interviewer about your talents. Ms Bailey told Lucas that during the interview they’ll ask you all kinds of questions. Be ready. Be truthful: Don’t let difficult questions leave you speechless! Prepare with a partner. Step 7: Prepare yourself for possible questions. Do not answer with a simple “yes” or “no;” always give an example. Present your weak­ nesses in a positive way, saying how you overcame them. Use past forms and ‘Used to be …’ Step 8: An interview is a two-way process. Write down jobrelated questions you could ask. Find out all you can about specific duties and what will be expected of you. Don’t be silent or say “no” when they ask you if you have any questions. Prepare some! After the interview Step 9: At the end of the interview discuss what should happen next. You are allowed to ask within which timeframe you can expect an answer. Most importantly, you should follow up with a thank you email for the interview. Show your interest and enthusiasm giving any further information, you forgot at interview. Keep it short, though. Try to stay patient – no news is not always bad news, especially if you feel you did well at the interview. Lukas now feels well prepared and confident for his interview. How about you/your partner? Mosaic Which mistake is the lady on the photo possibly making? She is talking in a very boring way. She should be trying to make her answers sound interesting by using the 5 magic words. They are the ones that will make her interviewer sit up and think “We want this person in our company!” 03 A2–B1 listening bz34uk bk2xn5 Tip Take with you copies of your certificates, CV (curriculum vitae) in English and German and samples of your work if you have them. Many British and American companies ask for testimonials and references so bring these addresses or phone numbers with you, too. ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ 04 B1 Step 9: Discuss what should happen next Step 7: Prepare yourself for questions Step 8: your questions to the interviewer 05 117 Talking your way into a job 24 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv