AmeriLingua - Job Interview

e-Lesson Plan
Job Interview
Level: Intermediate
(B1)
“Do you want to nail your next job
interview?”
American English
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45 min
Simply Fun
Warm up
● What are different ways of assessing job candidates?

● Which task would be the best during a job interview for the position of a
lawyer / store manager / plumber / teacher?
● Which task would be the best / worst / most challenging for you? Why?
● What do you think is annoying for recruiters/candidates?
● Do you have any experience in hiring people? If so, was it a positive
experience for you? If not, would you like to be a hiring manager?
Task 1 Match the pictures (1–4) with the correct descriptions (a–d). answers
a) IQ test / Math test 4

1 2 b) Personality test 3
c) Assessment day 1
d) Individual task 2
3 4
Task 2 Watch the video. Next, choose the correct option based on
the information from the video.
Task 2 Choose the correct option based on the information from answers
the video.
1. If you are asked to say something about yourself,

a) you should focus on your personal life.
b) you shouldn’t talk about personal details.
2. A good thing to do if asked, “What do you know about the company?”,

a) is to make personal comments on the recruiter’s profile.
b) is to know about the company’s recent activity.
3. To answer the question about your strengths,

a) you should be able to talk about specific things.
b) it’s better to give more general information.
Task 2 Choose the correct option based on the information from answers
the video.
4. If asked, “What would you say are some of your weaknesses?”,

a) it’s better to talk about a problem we used to have but managed to
overcome.
b) it’s better to be honest about our present flaws.
5. The recruiter suggests

a) asking directly about the salary.
b) being careful with asking questions that are too direct.
6. Sending a "thank you email” after the interview

a) is a good idea.
b) is not a good idea.
Task 2 Let’s discuss.
● How can you make a good first impression in a job interview?

● What can you do to relax before a job interview?
● What is more important, a candidate’s personality or educational
background?
● Do you remember your first job interview?
● What can you do to get ready for a job interview?
● What should you do if the interviewer tells you, “you’re overqualified”?
● If you’re late for a job interview, how should you deal with the situation?
● If the interviewer asks you how much you want to earn, how should you
answer? Should you be direct?
● What are the most important characteristics of a good CV or resume?
● Have you ever been asked any unusual questions during a job interview?
Task 3 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined phrases. answers
1. I have a real passion for customer service.

b
2. I was really impressed with the new marketing campaign.
d
3. I think I do a good job when there is a challenging situation and someone
needs e
to step up. a
4. That used to be a flaw. c
5. I used to struggle a lot with time management.
a) a defect or weakness
b) be extremely interested in something
c) have difficulties and make a lot of effort to do something
d) admire something or somebody
e) take action
Task 4 Divide the interview questions into two categories, typical answers
and unusual questions. Think about the answers.
1. Why would you like to work for this company?

typical
2. Could you tell me something about yourself?
typical
unusual
3. Are you willing to work your fingers to the bone?
typical
4. What are your salary expectations?
unusual
5. Who should support a family financially?
typical
6. Do you have any questions about the job?
typical
7. How did you hear about the position?
unusual
8. Is a heavy workload a big problem for you?
9. If you were a CEO in a company, what company would unusual
it be?
typical
10. Have you worked for a similar company before?
Task 5 Complete the questions (1–6). Next, match the questions (1– answers
6) with the answers (a–d). There are two extra questions.
experienc
hard apply worke salary player
e
d a. Of course. I started as a journalist
1. Why did you __________ for this position? in a local newspaper five years
apply ago. After three months, I moved
2. Are you a team __________ ? 5 to New York and became a TV
player reporter.
3. What motivates you to work __________ ?
hard b. Last year I worked for a similar
4. Have you ever __________ in a company like company, although it was much
this
worked 4 smaller.
c. Actually, I think I am. I like working
one?
and sharing ideas with other
experien 2
5. Could you tell us about your previous people. It’s easier to achieve goals
ce when you cooperate with others.
salary
__________?
d. First of all, the offer sounds really
6. What are your __________ expectations? interesting. I would like to work a
1 little closer to the city center. It
took me an hour to get to my
Answer the two extra questions. previous workplace.
Task 6 Fill in the blanks using your own ideas. Next, answer the
question.
Dear Mr./Mrs. (1) __________ (NAME),
I wanted to thank you for your time yesterday. I enjoyed our conversation
about
(2) __________ (TOPIC), and I’m excited about the possibility to join (3)
__________ (COMPANY) as (4) _________ (POSITION).
I believe the role is perfect for my (5)__________ (SKILLS). As I mentioned,

I’m proud of my (6) __________ (SKILL), and I believe it would help me in the
role.
I’m looking forward to hearing more. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if

you have any questions.
Best regards, Do you think it’s a good idea to send a follow-up

__________ (NAME) email?
Task 7 Let’s write a follow-up email you would send after an
interview for one of the jobs below. Please share the screen
and type.
a flight attendant a private detective a preschool teacher
a personal trainer a waiter a financial director
a food critic an interior designer a recruiter

Thank You
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e-Lesson Plan

● What are different ways of assessing job candidates?

a) IQ test / Math test 4

1. If you are asked to say something about yourself,

2. A good thing to do if asked, “What do you know about the company?”,

3. To answer the question about your strengths,

4. If asked, “What would you say are some of your weaknesses?”,

5. The recruiter suggests

6. Sending a "thank you email” after the interview

● How can you make a good first impression in a job interview?

1. I have a real passion for customer service.

1. Why would you like to work for this company?

I believe the role is perfect for my (5)__________ (SKILLS). As I mentioned,

I’m looking forward to hearing more. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if

Best regards, Do you think it’s a good idea to send a follow-up

a flight attendant a private detective a preschool teacher

a personal trainer a waiter a financial director

a food critic an interior designer a recruiter

Don’t forget to do your homework!

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