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Lesson 1: How to ready yourself for an interviewUNIT 1: Interview Etiquette

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Jenny just received an e-mail that she is going to have an interview tomorrow. She is excited and nervous at the same time. She knows she has to prepare for it in order to make a good impression.

How can she prepare for her interview tomorrow?

A. WARMER


Let’s read the words and definitions.

1. well-known /ˈwelˈnoʊn/ (adjective) • Known or recognized by many people2. make sure /meɪk ʃɔːr/ (idiom) • To act or check that something is certain or sure3. document /ˈdɒk.jə.mənt/ (noun) • A piece of paper with official information on it4. nerve-racking /nɜːv rekɪŋ/ (adjective) • Causing great anxiety or nervousness

B. VOCABULARY


Let’s read the dialogue. Help your friend.

Friend: It’s my first interview in a well-known company tomorrow and I want to be well-prepared for it.

You: Make sure that everything is in order. Prepare your documents, your interview outfit, and your things.

Friend: I have already prepared those things. My problem is that I’m nervous!

You: Take deep calming breaths and try to relax. Also make sure that you get a good night’s sleep. You’ll see. It won’t be as nerve-racking as you think.

C. DIALOGUE


D. SENTENCE STRUCTURE

A. working for this company?B. contribute to this company?C. to work for this company?

1. Why do you want … 2. What can you … 3. How long do you see yourself …

Complete the following possible interview questions.


Your friend asks how you get ready for an important interview. Complete the dialogue by choosing the correct answer.

a. do something nerve-wracking b. preparing my documents and other things c. avoiding well-known companies d. make sure that I am well-prepared

Friend: How can you ready yourself for an interview?You: I can get ready by _____________________.

Friend: What can you do to increase your confidence?You: I will _____________________ in order to boost my

confidence.

E. DIALOGUE PRACTICE


You got over the flu just yesterday. You get a call about a job interview for tomorrow. What will you do to achieve a hundred percent readiness?

F. PRACTICE MORE


You are on a vacation when you got an unexpected call. The company you applied to last week suddenly called and said you must be available for an interview tomorrow morning if you really want the position. You have less than a day to prepare. You are a fresh graduate. What will you do?

G. CHALLENGE

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