7 Making a good impression at a job interview When you go to an interview for a job or for work experience, you are almost always in competition with other people, so it is very important to make a good impression. Comment on the applicants a) Your body language and how you look can say as much about you as your words. Look at the two applicants and say what impression you think they make. b) What might employers find good or not so good about them? Listening: A job in a sports shop a) Before you listen, read the interview tips below. They are from the Connexions website. Put them in the order needed. The first one has been done for you. Can you think of anything else you should try to remember? A Say why you want the job and why you’re suitable for it. B Wait until you are asked to take a seat. C Ask how long it will be before you find out whether you’ve been accepted. D Answer questions with more than yes or no, and don’t speak too casually. E Thank the interviewer when you leave. F Smile and say good morning/afternoon. 1 G Ask important questions – about the training, work, etc. You can ask about the pay, but don’t make it your first question. b) A boy is being interviewed for a job in a sports shop. Listen and take notes. What he does well What mistakes he makes c) Listen again, and write down useful phrases which could be used in other interviews. 1 2 c24 94 Jobs Speaking skills Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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