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 Exercise 1 : what might be the questions for these job interview answers ?

1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ?

“Because I have all of the skills you’re looking for in this role and the enthusiasm about the
company that will help me thrive here. I also believe I can contribute positively to the
company culture .”

2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

“There are a couple of main reasons ,and that includes [wanting to gain X new skill or
grow current skill in X / more career growth in the direction I’m interested in].

3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ?

“I deal with it or stressful situations by [reminding myself that things are temporary / making
sure I stay grounded and understand what I can and cannot change / knowing when and how
to ask for help from my team members or manager] and taking things one step at a time.”

4. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

“I am a [positive adjectives] [x] professional with [x] years of experience. I’m excited to find a
role where I can [accomplish this goal] and expand on my current skillset while also learning,
growing and contributing to a great organization that aligns with my values.”

5. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..… ?

I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for advice. One afternoon,
my colleague was involved with a troublesome (difficult) customer who felt he was not being
served well. I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my colleague and the client
to my desk where we solved the problem together.

6. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

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I can be somewhat obstinate, talkative and a bit susceptible sometimes. But it never lasts: one
needs to be open-minded to be able to do and be their best.

7. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ?

I came across your ad by chance actually: I read it over somebody’s shoulder in the bus and
ran home to look it up on the internet.

8. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

“I’m very self-aware of the things that I can improve on, which some would call “weaknesses”
and those would be [proficiency with X tool or program / giving feedback to colleagues or
manager(s) / multi-tasking under pressure]. I’m actively working on this, though, and am
always getting better.”

 Exercise 2 : Find synonyms for the underlined words/ phrases:

a) Please find attached my CV and cover letter.

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b) They are all applying for the same job.

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c) He’s free on Tuesday.

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d) Arabic is my native language.

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e) She is good with computers.

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f) I am able to speak two languages.

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 Exercise 3 : Match the following Adjectives for job interviews with their
definitions.

a. …………. c. ………… e . ………… g . ………… i . ………… k . …………

b. ………… d . ………… f . ………… h . ………… j . ………… l . …………

Someone who is… (b)…honest…

(c)…determined…
(d)…organised…
(e)…conscientious…
(f)…motivated…
(g)…reliable…
(h)…ambitious…
(i)…enthusiastic…
(a)…flexible… (j)…easy-going…
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(k)…punctual… 7)…aims for high goals and wants to
achieve a lot in their life and career.
(l)…confident…
8)…delivers a consistently high standard
of work.
1)…believes in his own abilities. 9)…doesn’t give up and continues to work
2)…always wants to do the right thing. hard on a project even when problems and
difficulties arise.
3)…always tells the truth and doesn’t
cheat people. 10)…has strong reasons for doing what
they are doing, and works hard because of
4)…plans their schedule carefully and these.
keeps their desk tidy.
11)…puts a lot of energy and positivity
5)…can adapt their abilities to new into their work.
situations.
12)…gets on with other people well, is
6)…always arrives on time. relaxed and doesn’t get upset easily.
 Exercise 5 : Read each question and the answer choices carefully and choose
the ONE best answer. Write all your answers on the table below.
1. The interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself.” Which of these is the best answer?

a) “I was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when I was twelve.
After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time
jobs.”

b) “I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I
have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have
learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have
prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator.”

c) “I’m a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people
and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. I
also like to travel. Last summer, I took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We
had a great time.”

2. You’re asked what your biggest weakness is. How do you answer?
a) “I can sometimes be disorganized. I have been trying to become more organized by
creating a calendar for myself and categorizing things in folders. So far, these methods
seem to be working.”

b) “Honestly, I don’t really have one.”

c) “I’m a perfectionist. As a result, I often work very hard, perhaps even too hard. I’m
usually at the office for more hours than the average employee.”

3. Other than your responses, you need to also pay close attention to:
a) your body language.
b) your eye contact.
c) both a and b.

4. Should you smile at the interviewer?

a) Yes, as much as possible
b) No - you want to appear serious and responsible.
c) Occasionally.

5. How long should your answers be?

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 a) Brief and to the point with no superfluous information.
b) As detailed as possible.
c) Not too long, but not too short.

6. During the interview, where should you focus your eyes?

a) On the interviewer's eyes.
b) Somewhere around the end of the interviewer's nose.
c) On the floor.

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the suggested strategies for preparing for a job
interview:
a) conduct research on the company/industry
b) prepare answers to possible interview questions
c) gather key resources (extra resumes, reference list) to take with you
d) research salaries so you can ask about salary and benefits at the beginning of the
interview

8. Which of the following is NOT one of the most common mistakes job-seekers make
during job interviews:

a) limp, clammy handshake

b) over-emphasis on money
c) lack of interest and enthusiasm
d) too much knowledge of the company

9. The best answer to the question,“Why do you want to work for our company,” is:
a) “You’ve been the market leader for the past five years because of the reputation of
your products and quality of customer satisfaction and I would like to contribute my
services to continue the organization’s successes.”
b) “You’ve been the market leaders for the past five years, and I think it would be really
great for my career to work for your organization.”
c) “I love the fact that I can dress in jeans every day and that the office is only a five
minute bike ride from the beach.”
d) “I’m really attracted by the great salary and benefits your company offers.”

10. Why did you leave your last job?

a) I was looking for an opportunity to grow.
b) I was really drawn to this position when I saw it posted.
c) I couldn't work for my crazy boss any longer!

1. ………. 3. ………. 5. ………. 7. ……… 9. ………..

2. ………. 4. ………. 6. ………. 8. ……… 10. ……….

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