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During the Job Interview: The
top 10 interview question part 1
Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Vocabulary review
5. Activity 2: Discussion
6. Activity 3: Dialogue
7. Activity 4: meaning of 5 common interview questions
7. Activity 5: practise answering interview questions
7. Activity 6: Case studies
7. Activity 7: Dictation
Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to job interviews
2. To learn the meaning behind 5 common interview
questions
3. To learn how to answer 5 common interview questions
• What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions
Vocabulary Review
Activity 1
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nationut
smoothly
without hesitation
On the spot
Prepare in advance
attributes
Specific
candidates
Get ready early Say something in reply
without problems
without notice
characteristics
Clearly identified
Without pausing
A person trying to get a job
Respond
Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank
1. How you _________ to interview questions will determine if you get the job or not.
2. We should practice questions, so we can answer _________________________.
3. When you answer a without having to really think about it because you have practised it
so much, you can say you answered the question _________________________.
4. If possible, it is best to _______________________ in advance.
5. If you practice, you will answer questions more ________________________ .
6. Be prepared to explain your personal ___________________ .
7. When you answer questions try to be as ____________________ as possible.
8. How many _____________________ showed up for job interviews today?
attributes
candidates
specific on the spot
respondsmoothly
without hesitation
Prepare in advance
Group discussion
Activity 2
• Have you ever gone for a job interview?
• What are some common interview
questions you have heard?
Listen to a dialogue.
What important points did you hear?
Activity 3
Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
So, how is that job seminar going?
It is wonderful!
What is it all about again exactly?
It is about some common interview questions.
That sounds interesting. Tell me more!
Can you give me an example?
Sure. One of the more common questions is “What is your greatest
strength?”
Sure! It was about some of the more common interview questions and
what the interviewer really wants to know when he or she asks the
question
Oh Yeah! I have heard this one a lot.Johanna
Alicia Of course. The interviewer really wants to know about your personal
attributes that make you the best candidate for the job.
Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia Hey, one step at a time, eh?
I guess knowing what the interview really wants to when she asks the
question will help you respond well, even when put on the spot.
Exactly. When the moment comes that the interviewer asks you that
difficult question, you need to be able to answer without hesitation.
I suppose the seminar is really going to help you to be ready for your
next job interview.
I don’t see why not. I’ve only been to 1 session. I think there are 4
more.
I’ll check into that for you. Maybe you can even get a discount for
the session you missed.
Certainly, being prepared in advance is very important these days!
Hey, I wonder if I could attend that seminar with you?
Johanna That would be great if I could attend!
Thanks! I hope I’ll be answering interview questions as smoothly as you!
Let’s learn about 5 very common
interview questions, and what they
really mean!
Activity 4
1. What is your greatest strength?
What attributes do you possess that set you apart
from the other candidates?
1. What is your greatest strength?
Tips to answer question:
 Write down skills mentioned in job posting
 Note your skills that match those listed
 Be ready to give examples
1. What is your greatest strength?
SAMPLE ANSWER:
I have a strong work ethic. When I'm working on a particular project, I
don't want just to meet deadlines. Instead, I prefer to complete my
work well before the deadline. For example, Last year, I earned a
bonus for completing a series of reports two weeks before the due
date.
2. What is your greatest weakness?
Discuss non-essential skills!
Image by Festivio/ 8 images shared underCC0
2. What is your greatest weakness?
Image by Festivio/ 8 images shared underCC0
Tips to answer question:
 Write down skills mentioned in job posting.
 When you answer, mention a skill that is not listed in the posting.
 Show what you are doing to improve your weakness.
 Above all, always be honest!
2. What is your greatest weakness?
Image by Festivio/ 8 images shared underCC0
SAMPLE ANSWER:
“As a university student, I used to leave assignments until
the last minute, but with the workload of graduate school, I
learned to schedule my time very effectively.”
3. Tell me about yourself.
Talk about things about you- as they relate to the
job.
Image by ladydudel /14 images shared under CCO
3. Tell me about yourself.
Image by ladydudel /14 images shared under CCO
Tips to answer question:
 Have a clear understanding of what you can offer the company.
 Make a list of 8-10 skills that you have that will help you do the job.
3. Tell me about yourself.
Image by ladydudel /14 images shared under CCO
SAMPLE ANSWER:
“I'd really describe myself as a person with a wide variety of skills, a lot
of integrity and a desire to go above and beyond what is asked of
me. Perhaps the best way to let you know what I'm about is to share
with you a quick experience I once had ….
4. Why should we hire you?
Why are you the best person for the job?
4. Why should we hire you?
Tips to answer question:
 Let the manager know you can do the job.
 Let the manager know you will fit in with the team.
 You have the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.
4. Why should we hire you?
SAMPLE ANSWER:
“Your company provides many services that I have had experience
with. I know this industry very well and I believe that I will be a good fit
for this position.”
5. What are your salary
expectations?
This question is a little more difficult than it first appears!
Image by PublicDomainPictures / 18043 images Shared under CCO
5. What are your salary
expectations?
Image by PublicDomainPictures / 18043 images Shared under CCO
Tips to answer question:
 Research the industry to find out the going wage for the position.
5. What are your salary
expectations?
Image by PublicDomainPictures / 18043 images Shared under CCO
SAMPLE ANSWER:
“I’m more interested in finding a position that’s a good fit for my skills
and interests. I’m confident that you’re offering a salary that’s
competitive in the current market.”
Let’s practise.
• Choose a question and practise how you would answer.
Activity 5
Case studies
Read the studies.
• What is done well?
• What is not so well done?
Activity 6
Case Study 1
Manager: Tell me about yourself.
Candidate: “I like to go bowling with my friends
every Sunday. My favourite show is Family Guy!
Case Study 2
Manager: What is your greatest weakness?
Candidate: “In the past, I had problems with
deadlines, so I took a course in time management.
The course really helped me to organize my time and
now I never miss getting tasks done in a timely
manner.”
Case Study 3
Manager: What are your salary expectations?
Candidate: “ Well, I am not sure. How much are you
offering?”
Case Study 4
Manager: What is your greatest strength?
Candidate: “ I am very reliable. I have not missed a
day of work in more than 3 years. I am also never
late. I take my work very seriously.”
Case Study 5
Manager: Why should we hire you?
Candidate: “ I really need a job. I have been off work
now for almost a year!”
Dictation
Write what you hear!
Activity 7
Dictation 1
What attributes do you possess that set you apart from
the other candidates?
Dictation 2
Show what you are doing to improve your weakness.
Dictation 3
Have a clear understanding of what you can offer the
company.
Dictation 4
Show what you are doing to improve your weakness.
Dictation 5
Research the industry to find out the going wage for the
position.
Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words related to job interview
questions
• The meaning behind 5 common interview
questions
• How to answer 5 common interview
questions
Thanks for attending.
See you next time!

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During the interview interview questions part 1

  • 1. During the Job Interview: The top 10 interview question part 1
  • 2. Our Agenda 1. Agenda 2. Objectives 3. Introductions 4. Activity 1: Vocabulary review 5. Activity 2: Discussion 6. Activity 3: Dialogue 7. Activity 4: meaning of 5 common interview questions 7. Activity 5: practise answering interview questions 7. Activity 6: Case studies 7. Activity 7: Dictation
  • 3. Workshop Objectives 1. To learn 8 new words related to job interviews 2. To learn the meaning behind 5 common interview questions 3. To learn how to answer 5 common interview questions
  • 4. • What is your name? • Where are you from? Introductions
  • 6. Activity one: Vocabulary Review Member of a nationut smoothly without hesitation On the spot Prepare in advance attributes Specific candidates Get ready early Say something in reply without problems without notice characteristics Clearly identified Without pausing A person trying to get a job Respond
  • 7. Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank 1. How you _________ to interview questions will determine if you get the job or not. 2. We should practice questions, so we can answer _________________________. 3. When you answer a without having to really think about it because you have practised it so much, you can say you answered the question _________________________. 4. If possible, it is best to _______________________ in advance. 5. If you practice, you will answer questions more ________________________ . 6. Be prepared to explain your personal ___________________ . 7. When you answer questions try to be as ____________________ as possible. 8. How many _____________________ showed up for job interviews today? attributes candidates specific on the spot respondsmoothly without hesitation Prepare in advance
  • 8. Group discussion Activity 2 • Have you ever gone for a job interview? • What are some common interview questions you have heard?
  • 9. Listen to a dialogue. What important points did you hear? Activity 3
  • 10. Listen to a dialogue: Johanna Johanna Alicia Johanna Alicia Johanna Alicia Alicia So, how is that job seminar going? It is wonderful! What is it all about again exactly? It is about some common interview questions. That sounds interesting. Tell me more! Can you give me an example? Sure. One of the more common questions is “What is your greatest strength?” Sure! It was about some of the more common interview questions and what the interviewer really wants to know when he or she asks the question Oh Yeah! I have heard this one a lot.Johanna Alicia Of course. The interviewer really wants to know about your personal attributes that make you the best candidate for the job.
  • 11. Listen to a dialogue: Johanna Alicia Johanna Alicia Johanna Alicia Johanna Alicia Alicia Hey, one step at a time, eh? I guess knowing what the interview really wants to when she asks the question will help you respond well, even when put on the spot. Exactly. When the moment comes that the interviewer asks you that difficult question, you need to be able to answer without hesitation. I suppose the seminar is really going to help you to be ready for your next job interview. I don’t see why not. I’ve only been to 1 session. I think there are 4 more. I’ll check into that for you. Maybe you can even get a discount for the session you missed. Certainly, being prepared in advance is very important these days! Hey, I wonder if I could attend that seminar with you? Johanna That would be great if I could attend! Thanks! I hope I’ll be answering interview questions as smoothly as you!
  • 12. Let’s learn about 5 very common interview questions, and what they really mean! Activity 4
  • 13. 1. What is your greatest strength? What attributes do you possess that set you apart from the other candidates?
  • 14. 1. What is your greatest strength? Tips to answer question:  Write down skills mentioned in job posting  Note your skills that match those listed  Be ready to give examples
  • 15. 1. What is your greatest strength? SAMPLE ANSWER: I have a strong work ethic. When I'm working on a particular project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Instead, I prefer to complete my work well before the deadline. For example, Last year, I earned a bonus for completing a series of reports two weeks before the due date.
  • 16. 2. What is your greatest weakness? Discuss non-essential skills! Image by Festivio/ 8 images shared underCC0
  • 17. 2. What is your greatest weakness? Image by Festivio/ 8 images shared underCC0 Tips to answer question:  Write down skills mentioned in job posting.  When you answer, mention a skill that is not listed in the posting.  Show what you are doing to improve your weakness.  Above all, always be honest!
  • 18. 2. What is your greatest weakness? Image by Festivio/ 8 images shared underCC0 SAMPLE ANSWER: “As a university student, I used to leave assignments until the last minute, but with the workload of graduate school, I learned to schedule my time very effectively.”
  • 19. 3. Tell me about yourself. Talk about things about you- as they relate to the job. Image by ladydudel /14 images shared under CCO
  • 20. 3. Tell me about yourself. Image by ladydudel /14 images shared under CCO Tips to answer question:  Have a clear understanding of what you can offer the company.  Make a list of 8-10 skills that you have that will help you do the job.
  • 21. 3. Tell me about yourself. Image by ladydudel /14 images shared under CCO SAMPLE ANSWER: “I'd really describe myself as a person with a wide variety of skills, a lot of integrity and a desire to go above and beyond what is asked of me. Perhaps the best way to let you know what I'm about is to share with you a quick experience I once had ….
  • 22. 4. Why should we hire you? Why are you the best person for the job?
  • 23. 4. Why should we hire you? Tips to answer question:  Let the manager know you can do the job.  Let the manager know you will fit in with the team.  You have the skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the job.
  • 24. 4. Why should we hire you? SAMPLE ANSWER: “Your company provides many services that I have had experience with. I know this industry very well and I believe that I will be a good fit for this position.”
  • 25. 5. What are your salary expectations? This question is a little more difficult than it first appears! Image by PublicDomainPictures / 18043 images Shared under CCO
  • 26. 5. What are your salary expectations? Image by PublicDomainPictures / 18043 images Shared under CCO Tips to answer question:  Research the industry to find out the going wage for the position.
  • 27. 5. What are your salary expectations? Image by PublicDomainPictures / 18043 images Shared under CCO SAMPLE ANSWER: “I’m more interested in finding a position that’s a good fit for my skills and interests. I’m confident that you’re offering a salary that’s competitive in the current market.”
  • 28. Let’s practise. • Choose a question and practise how you would answer. Activity 5
  • 29. Case studies Read the studies. • What is done well? • What is not so well done? Activity 6
  • 30. Case Study 1 Manager: Tell me about yourself. Candidate: “I like to go bowling with my friends every Sunday. My favourite show is Family Guy!
  • 31. Case Study 2 Manager: What is your greatest weakness? Candidate: “In the past, I had problems with deadlines, so I took a course in time management. The course really helped me to organize my time and now I never miss getting tasks done in a timely manner.”
  • 32. Case Study 3 Manager: What are your salary expectations? Candidate: “ Well, I am not sure. How much are you offering?”
  • 33. Case Study 4 Manager: What is your greatest strength? Candidate: “ I am very reliable. I have not missed a day of work in more than 3 years. I am also never late. I take my work very seriously.”
  • 34. Case Study 5 Manager: Why should we hire you? Candidate: “ I really need a job. I have been off work now for almost a year!”
  • 35. Dictation Write what you hear! Activity 7
  • 36. Dictation 1 What attributes do you possess that set you apart from the other candidates?
  • 37. Dictation 2 Show what you are doing to improve your weakness.
  • 38. Dictation 3 Have a clear understanding of what you can offer the company.
  • 39. Dictation 4 Show what you are doing to improve your weakness.
  • 40. Dictation 5 Research the industry to find out the going wage for the position.
  • 41. Review: What did you learn today? • 8 new words related to job interview questions • The meaning behind 5 common interview questions • How to answer 5 common interview questions
  • 42. Thanks for attending. See you next time!

Editor's Notes

  • #7: http://jobsearch.about.com/od/etiquette-tips/ss/interview-introduction.htm