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4
b
Listen again and complete the extracts from the
candidate at the interview.
1
I’m
me that because I feel I
developed some important skills while I was there.
2
That’s a
. Basically, because it is such
a respected and famous organisation.
3
Well, without going into
, I have very
good people skills.
4
I thought you might
that. Well,
what I can say is, I have a good knowledge of Excel
and Word, and can prepare excellent Powerpoint
presentations.
5
Well,
, but I think the boom in
fitness centres will continue in the next few years.
6
Let me just
that for a moment. Well, I hope
to be working for your company in a senior position.
4
c
Look at Audio script 3.6 on pages 166–167 and
check your answers to Exercises 4a and 4b.
5
Work with a partner to practise the questions and
answers in Exercise 4.
6
Think about the new internship positions at Jade
Gyms. Write down three questions the interviewer
might ask. With a partner, practise asking and answering
the questions using framing language. You may invent
any information you wish. You could ask about:
•
foreign languages
• education
•
good/bad qualities
• skills
•
opinions about travel for work
TASK
TAKING PART IN AN INTERVIEW
7
a
Work in groups, Student As and Student Bs. You
are going to prepare for and take part in an interview
for a work placement.
Student As (interviewers):
Turn to page 163 and prepare
for the interview together.
Student Bs (candidates):
Turn to page 157 and prepare
for the interview together.
7
b
Now work in pairs of A/B and do the interview. (A
is the interviewer, B is the candidate.)
8
Student A turn to page 156. Student B turn to
page 155. Complete the evaluation sheet about your
partner. Discuss the results and if necessary explain the
scores to your partner.
9
Return to your group and explain how successful
you think the interview was.
USEFUL PHRASES
Thank you for coming in today.
Please take a seat.
Are there any questions you’d like to ask us?
It’s been a pleasure meeting you.
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