Job interviews
We looked at the things you do when you wanna find a job, job advertisements, writing a CV, and writing a covering letter. This week, we'll look at what hopefully happens next, job interviews. Job interviews where the employers ask you questions about your experience and why you're the right person for the job can make people very nervous. This week, we'll offer you some tips and advice, and you'll see Greg, from week one, taking part in an interview. As usual, we want you to tell us what you think. So to start off (=to begin), tell us about your interviews. If you ever had an interview for a job, or college, or an exam, how was it? Was it a positive or negative experience?
Before the interview, it's necessary to plan your time for preparing. Firstly it needs to understand what you must do: to write about yourself; to learn key solutions and products of company, purpose and value; to read up on job position (are there such vacancies in the market, which requirements for this position here and in other companies, comparing of salary); to get to know about transport to interview place. After you need to plan time for each process and make all of the tasks. On a day of the interview, it's important to come in time and to be calm and positive. You should just think that's a great experience for you!
Tips for interview
I'm sorry I'm late. That's OK. I don't have much time now, though. So are you ready for the interview? Well, I've read quite a lot about the company, so I think I'm OK with that. Perhaps you can give me some other tips though? Sure. Well, first of all, you have to arrive on time for the interview. Of course, that won't be difficult. I don't know. You're always late when you meet me. Oh, that's different. Try to get there at least 15 minutes before the interview. OK. Now the other thing, Greg, is that it's very important that you make a good first impression. Of course. So how do I do that?
Well, to start with, you must think carefully about what you're going to wear for the interview. You have to dress smartly. You really mustn't go to the interview dressed like that. OK, so do you think I have to wear a shirt and tie? Yes, I think it's a good idea. You don't have to wear a suit, but you really mustn't wear jeans. Wear smart trousers and a jacket. Remember, this is a job interview. You want to impress. Right, I'll make sure I'm smart. Is there anything else you recommend? Sure. Practice answering some questions before the interview. For example, they'll probably say something like, tell me about yourself? You mustn't start talking about your life history or your family.
Just tell them about job-related skills and qualifications you have. This is really useful advice. What other questions do you think they'll ask?
Oh, and that's something else. You must turn off your phone before you go into the interview. Sorry. Don't worry. I have to get back to the office now anyway. I'll send you an e-mail later with some other questions if you want. That would be great. Thanks.
What do you hear Tom say about:
- time keeping
- first impressions
- what to wear
- preparation
- practice
- mobile phonesMust and have to are very similar but not exactly the same. We often use must for more personal opinions about what it is necessary to do, and have to for what somebody in authority has said it is necessary to do.I must remember to get a present for Daisy. (my opinion)
You have to look after their hair regularly. (dog experts say so)Do you have to wear a tie for school? (asking about school rules)Have to is more frequent in conversation; must is used more in formal writing, for example in written notices. - Mustn’t and don’t have to both talk about obligation but they’re very different.Don’t have to means that there is no obligationYou don’t have to wear a suit. (but you can, if you want to)Mustn’t means that there is a negative obligation. Don’t do it!This is a non-smoking area. You mustn’t smoke here. (Smoking is not allowed here.)From Futurelearning
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