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Portafolio 2 Unit Two - Level V

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Some of the key takeaways from the document include tips for job interviews such as common questions asked, body language, appearance, and ways to describe your education and skills.

Common questions asked in job interviews include questions about yourself, your previous work experience, strengths, weaknesses, why you are interested in the position/company, and what you know about the company.

Tips for body language and appearance in a job interview include maintaining good posture, making eye contact, having a firm handshake, dressing neatly and appropriately, and taking care of personal hygiene.

1) Answer the following questions based on your experience.

Homework: 1. Have you ever had a job interview?

2. How do you imagine your next job interview?

3. What kind of questions can you expect for in a job interview?

4. If you were an interviewer, what kind of questions will you ask to hire someone?

3) Homework: Watch the following interview video ( Job Interview and Job Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0LiClRtqlE ) and answer:

a) What questions did the candidate have to answer in her Interview?

1) .. Tell me about yourself


2) .. Where did you learn English?
3) .. What did you do?

4) Did you take more classes?

5) you've been here for how long?

6) What have you been doing?

7) Why do you want to become interested in the banking industry?

4) Homework: Watch the following interview video (Job Interview....good example


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SieNfciN274 ) and answer:
a) What questions did the candidate have to answer in her Interview?

8) .. What position are you interviewing for today?


9) .. Where did you see this job posted?
10) .. When you’re interviewing someone for a job, What qualities are you looking for?

11) How many times you think and say six months period it’s ok to be late to work?

12) What would your previous co-woker say about you?

13) What do you think it takes to be a good employee?

6) Body language, dressing and other tips to take into account when taking a job
interview
Watch and study the video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AYlWVZ5cZJwpIHU91VkNZJRCbTyfg42n/view?
usp=sharing
How to dress in a job interview
You don't have to wear the best or Show that you really take care about your yourself,
expensive cloth but don't use torn or about your image, image is always important, visual
faded cloth. impression is crucial  
Keep simple, make sure your clothing,
your shoes are clean, and are in a good
condition.
keep neat and tidy.    
Your appearance is also important,
wash and comb your hair, shave if you
are a man.
Take care about your personal hygiene,
use a good deodorant or good
perfume.

Body Language Tips During a Job Interview 

The importance of body language in a


job interview
Handshake  How important is a handshake? How should it be? A
strong handshake, soft?  
Eye contact

Your personal items

Maintain good posture   

Hand position  

Leg position

Breathe

Responsiveness 
7) Read and learn some collocations to use during a job interview.
Ways to describe your educational background
⮚ I graduated from … University (College) in …
⮚ I majored in …
⮚ I graduated as … in …
⮚ I enrolled for a … degree in …
⮚ Obtained my … degree.
⮚ I’m an individual with a solid … educational background
Ways to describe skills and job-related characteristic
⮚ I perform well under pressure.
⮚ I handle stress easily.
⮚ I have a can-do attitude.
⮚ I am a team player.
⮚ I am good at multitasking.
⮚ I have a natural ability to…
⮚ I’m a problem solver.
Ways to describe experience
⮚ I have … years’ experience in the field.
⮚ I worked against the clock in my previous position.
Ways to describe expectations
⮚ I want to further my career in …
⮚ I want to take on more responsibility.
⮚ I want to pursue a career in …

Talking about salary expectations


⮚ I believe it’s fair for me
⮚ My salary expectations are in line with my qualifications and education.
⮚ I’m self-motivated.
⮚ I’m very attentive to detail.
⮚ I’m 100% involved while performing work-related duties.
⮚ I’m good at resolving problem situations.
⮚ I have effective communication skills – both oral and written.

Here are the possible questions you should answer in the


interview:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Describe your current (or Most Recent) position, where was it? What did you
do there? describe a typical day in your job.….
3. How did you get your last job?
4. If I phoned your ex-boss what would he/she say about you?
5. What are your strengths?
6. What is your greatest weakness?
7. Why do you want to work here?
8. What do you know about the company?
9. Why should we hire you?
10. What makes you feel stressed at work?
11. What makes you lose your temper?
12. As a ……. , what has been your most challenging ….. ?
13. As a ….. , have you ever doubted working in your area of study? Why?
14. Do you have any educational goals for the future? what is it?
15. As a … , what would you say if the interviewer says "You have 30 seconds
to convince me"?
16. Do you have any questions for me?
17. What university did you study?
18. Why did you choose that particular university to study?
19. How did it go at university, I mean how was your grade point average?
20. Name three important things you learned at the university that could be
used on this job.
21. Do you prefer working as a member of a team or would you rather work
alone? why?
22. Tell me about any books you’ve read in the last time, what was it about.
23. What is your idea of success?
7) Watch and study these two videos about report speech
https://youtu.be/rcxytsa8CbI
https://youtu.be/s2yVAuahwUI
Then report these phrases:
a) “Where are you from?” He asked me where I was from.
b) “What will you choose as a carrier?” he asked me what I would choose as a carrier
c) “Please, get in touch with them today for arranging the meeting,” he asked me got in
touch with them that day for arranging the meeting
d) “Don’t leave your luggage unattended in the airport,” he told me not to leave my
luggage unattended in the airport
e) “Are you flying soon from Asia?” he asked me if I was flying soon from Asia
f) “May I ask you a question about your professional future?” he asked me.
g) “Have you set your cellphone alarm clock for the meeting?” he asked me.
h) “Is Prague the capital of the country?” he asked me.
i) “You mustn’t touch the screen that hard!” he told me.
j) “Would you rather dance or drink in a business meeting?” he asked me.
k) “How long have you been standing here?” he asked me.
m) “Stop laughing, this is a serious matter!” he told me.
Ronald: “Where does Maria park her car in the building?”
Ronald asked me
Elisabeth: “Did you watch the latest film about economics?”
Elisabeth asked me
Mandy: “Can I help you with something, sir?”
Mandy wanted to know
Christopher: “Do you want to close the business?”
Christopher asked me
Betty: “Where did you come from?”
Betty wanted to know
Mark: “Has John arrived from his trip?”
Mark asked me

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