Лекция: BUSINESS INTERVIEW

An interview is an important event in the life of every job (a) It can be the last test on the way to a new (b). That's why it's very important to be well prepared for an interview.

Come in time to the (c) place for an interview. Don't forget to take all the necessary documents for your better presentation (references, characteristics, diplomas).

Don't be nervous and tense with the interviewer, be polite and listen attentively to all the questions you are asked. If you are (d) in what you are talking about it will make a good impression on the interviewer. Try to give full and clear answers to the questions. Be ready to discuss the details of your future work. Try to persuade the interviewer that you are the best candidate for the chosen position and an (e) for the company. Don't talk about personal questions if they are not connected with the future work.

Don't hesitate to describe fully your (f) and regular duties at the previous job if you are asked. Show that you are thinking ahead in your (g) development. Be ready to explain the reasons of your desire to change the work. Tell about your educational history and (h) degree. Don't forget to mention your computer (i), language fluency if it's required by the company.

At the end of the interview thank the interviewer for his/her attention. Don't demand the immediate answer about his/her decision, (j) the certain date for it.

(applicant, appointed, confident, skills, asset, obtained, responsibilities, appointed, career, position)

Key:

a-applicant; b- position; c-appointed; d-confident; e-asset; f-responsibilities; g- career; h-obtained; i-skills; j-appoint.

TEST 18 “Working in the Nineties”. Grammar.