TEXT 3. HOW TO GET READY FOR THE INTERVIEW

You've got an interview for a job-good! So now for the hard work. To do well at an interview you need to put in some thoughts first. The employer wants to know if you are the person he wants, so you'll be asked about yourself. Think about it now.

• What do I do well? • School subjects?

• What are my good points? • Previous work?

• Why would I like this job? • Saturday job?

• Spare- time interests? • What do I like doing and why?

• What is my family like? • What do I not like doing and why? You will want to ask questions too.

• The job itself? • Conditions?

• Training? • Can I see where I would be working?

• Prospects?

• Further education? • Salary? Write your questions down and take

them with you.

Before the interview

1. Find out what you can about the firm.

2. Find out the interview's name and telephone number.

3. Find out where the interview is.

4. Find out how long it will take to get there.

5. Make sure you know what the job involves.

6. Dress to look clean and tidy.

At the interview

1.Do arrive early. Phone if you're held up.

2. Do try to smile.

3. Do show interest in the job and ask questions.

4. Do be polite.

5. Don't panic, even if faced by more than one person.

6. Don't slouch around and look bored.

7. Don't smoke or chew.

8. Don't give one-word answers or say you don't care what you do.

III. Post-reading stage:

3. Answer the questions:

1. What do you do well?

2. What are your good/bad features of character?

3. What are your spare- time interests?

4. What is your family like?

5. Will you agree to work on Saturdays/Sundays?

6. What do you like doing and why?

7. What do you not like doing and why?

4. Look through the application for employment, read the dialogue and say what additional information you can get. Will Florence Brook get the job?

Application for Employment

Surname Brook	Education and examinations London High school English and Maths
First names Florence Clare	Previous employment
Address 140 Warwick Road Kensington, London W14
Date of birth 16/04/79	Leisure interests Jogging, cycling
Married/single single
Position for which you are applying Shop assistant
Medical history Give details of any permanent disability, major illnesses, operations, or other health problems which might affect your work. No.	Applicant's signature Date	Brook 18. 03.97

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