Unit 1 Job Interviews
For many, a job interview is the most critical part of the job search process. In order to persuade the employer that he / she is the most suitable person for the opening, the candidate has to impress the employer with his / her appearance, personality and qualifications.
对许多人而言，工作面试是求职过程中至关重要的环节。作为应聘者.要使面试官相信你是该职位的最佳人选，就必须在外表、个性.资质等各方面给面试官留下深刻的印象。
Contents
- Learning Objectives
- Part I Warm-up
- Part II Listening Practice
- Task 1: Listen to the following dialogue about a job interview and try to fill in the missing words.
- Task 2
- New Words and Expressions
- Work in pairs. Match the questions with the corresponding answers. Then listen to the dialogue between the interviewer and the interviewee and check your answers.
- Work in pairs. In your opinion, what questions raised by the candidate, Karen Yang, seemed to be inappropriate? Write them down and state your reasons. Then compare your answers with your neighbour's. The first one has been done for you.
- Part III Language Focus A
- Language Focus A
- Follow-up Practice
- Work in pairs. The introductory stage is very important in an interview, because the interviewer's first impression often influences their final decision. Please listen to the following sample dialogue for opening remarks, and do the substitution exercises with your partner by using the expressions given below.
- You will hear part of an interview dialogue about interests and personality. Listen carefully and choose the correct questions from below.
- Part IV Video 1: Applying for the position of financial consultant
- New Words and Expressions
- Pre-viewing: Look at the following pictures to have a rough idea of the video.
- Viewing
- Watch the video and try to fill in the following blanks.
- Watch the video and try to complete the following chart.
- Post-viewing: Work in small groups. What are Chen Bo's strengths and weaknesses for applying for the job? Discuss with your neighbours, and choose a representative to report to the whole class.
- Part V Language Focus B
- Language Focus B
- Follow-up Practice
- Part VI Video 2: Applying for the position of Sales Manager
- New Words and Expressions
- Pre-viewing: Look at the following pictures to have a rough idea of the video.
- Viewing
- Watch the video and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
- Watch the video again, note down the key information about Merry Wang and construct the following resume for her.
- Post-viewing: Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue according to the following situation.
- Business Culture: Job Interview—Skills and Techniques
- Resources