14.13. Use Why, What, How or some other word to make these questions open. Model: Do you know anything about this company?
What do you know about this company? 1. Do you know anything about this kind of work?
2. Were you good at any subjects at school?
3. Do you want to work for us?
4. Are you interested in this kind of work?
5. Have you done something before that will help you to do this job?
6. Do you think you would be good at this kind of work?
14.14. What should you do to be successful in a job interview? Make a list under these headings. 1. Before the interview
2. During the interview
3. After the interview
14.15. Compare your list with other students. Do you have the same points?
14.16. Read the advice. Tick the points in your list that are mentioned. How to Get that Job
When answering questions, maintain eye contact with the interviewer. If there is more than one interviewer, give them equal attention.
Give clear, direct answers to questions. If you don’t know something, say so.
Don’t lie.
At the end of the interview you might be asked: “Are there any questions that you would like to ask us?” Make sure you have one or two good questions ready.
Above all be positive and show enthusiasm for the job.
After the interview
If you don’t answer a question well in the interview, don’t be afraid to phone up soon afterwards and say something like: “I don’t think I explained myself very well in the interview. What I wanted to say was…” This will show enthusiasm and it will remind them of you.