During this lesson, you will find a series of tasks that will help you learn the vocabulary and structures to prepare yourself for a Job Interview.
A job interview is a formal conversation between a job applicant and a representative of the company, such as a hiring manager or human resources professional. The purpose of the interview is to assess the applicant’s qualifications, skills, experience, and suitability for a particular job position within the organization.
Let’s get started!
Schema Activation (15 Mins)
Task 1A
Create a sentence by placing the letters in the right position
Pre-Task #1: Good or Bad Recommendations (15 Mins)
Task 2A
Write “bad advice” or “good advice” to categorize the sentences
Pre-Task #2: Provide Advice (30 Mins)
Task 3A
Use AI to find a piece of advice for these categories
Instructions
- Make pairs
- Find advice for the different categories
- Use expressions like “I recommend”, “I suggest”, “You should”, “You must” and “You have to”.
- Then share your advice based on the craft stick you have.
- Every time you share a piece of advice, switch craft sticks.
| # | Category | Color |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dress Code | Red |
| #2 | Punctuality | Green |
| #3 | Communication and Tone of Voice | Yellow |
| #4 | Body Language | Purple |
| #5 | Preparation and Research | Blue |
| #6 | Phone and Distractions | Orange |
Pre-Task #3: Interview Questions
Task 4A
Categorize the different type of questions you can get in a job interview
Task 4B
Make pairs and match the previous question with these answers
- I completed courses in Microsoft Office.
- I want to become a project manager.
- I want to do well in teamwork and problem-solving.
- I want to retire as a manager.
- I learn fast, adapt quickly, and work carefully.
- I am proud of my work in team projects.
- I will get more certifications and keep learning new skills.
- I am detail-oriented, motivated, and like solving problems.
- I hold several professional certificates.
- I enjoy finding solutions to real-world problems.
- I have a degree in Engineering from UTN.
- I improved work processes and helped my team in my previous job.
- I studied English and basic German.
- I enjoyed learning new things and facing new challenges.
- I worked for big international companies.
- I am passionate about learning, innovation, and helping others.
Break (30 Mins)
Task5A
Take some time off and be back on time
Main-Task: Interview Questions
Task6A
Be ready to answer interview questions
Instructions
- Make groups of four
- Take turns answering the questions
