Unit 18: The Successful Interview Candidate

Saying it clearly

Tick the words you might use to describe your strengths during aninterview.
conscientious logical
creative loyal
dependable methodical
determined motivated
diplomatic practical
enthusiastic reliable
experienced resourceful
fair trustworthy

Listen to the adjectives.Underline thesyllablestress,following the example.
conscientious logical
creative loyal
dependable methodical
determined motivated
diplomatic practical
enthusiastic reliable
experienced resourceful
fair trustworthy

Saying it appropriately

Listen to the audio CD.Decide in each case which candidate gives themost appropriate response to the question.
Question 1: candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 2:candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 3:candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 4:candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 5:candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 6:candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 7:candidate 1/candidate 2
Question 8:candidate 1/candidate 2

Get speaking

Think of your own line of work and the kind of interview you might attend.When you hear the beep,pause andrespond suitably.


Cultural note

There are non-verbal ways of making a good impression in an interview.Always dressappropriately. In most lines of business,conservative dress is the safest option.Remember to use appropriate bodylanguage. Greet your interviewers with a smile and a firmhandshake(where appropriate) and,if you're being interviewed by a panel of people, try to make eye contact with all of them as you answer the questions.