Matching the sentences with these pictures
Factors that help you
succeed in a job interview



Wearing
casual
clothes

Having
a good sense
of humour
Feeling
self- Confident
Giving clear,
honest answers

I. Before you read
II. WHILE YOU READ
* Read the passage and do the tasks that follow:
Task 1: Multiple choice
1. Vacancy:
a job that is available

2. Re’sume’:
a short written account of someone’s education and previous jobs

3. Keenness:
Special interest

4. Jot down:
Note down
Task 2: True or False statements

1. Try to reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good impression on your interviewer.
2. Find out as much information as you can about the job and the vacancy.
3. Bring with you a letter of application and your re’sume’ to the interview.
4. Take all your certificates and letters of recommendation with you.
5. Remember to dress neatly and formally.
6. Your voice should be clear and polite.
7. Tell the interviewer about your shortcomings.
8. Remember to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the interview.

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T

F

T

T
F
F
T

III. After you read

Gap- filling

say goodbye recommendation honestly formally information clearly best side neatly

1. Find out as much ………….as you can about the job and the vacancy.
2. Remember to dress ………… and …………
3. You should answer all the questions……… and ………….
4. Remember to ……… to the interview before leaving the interview.
5. Show the interviewer about your …………
6. Take all your certificates and letters of ……… with you.


Write a short paragraph (about 120 words)
about a job you may do after you
finish school, using the following cues.
1. Where you will work
2. Who you will work with
3. The salary you may get paid
4. The working conditions