Cracking the Job Interview: Listening Skills
Cracking the Job Interview: Listening Skills
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Cracking the Job Interview: Listening Skills
What do you already know about job interviews?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to understand main ideas and specific information in a job interview, and discuss vocabulary about work, experience, and skills.
Pre-listening Prediction
Before listening, discuss: What questions do you expect in a job interview? What topics do interviewers usually ask about?
While-Listening Task 1: Multiple Choice
Your Answer
Choose the correct answer as you listen.
Why does Pia want to work at Roscoe International? A) She has a friend working there B) She wants more variety in her work C) She prefers small companies
Question
While-Listening Task 2: Gap Filling
Listen and fill in the gaps: Pia worked in her mother's company for about _____. She was responsible for _____ and the website.
While-Listening Task 3: Details
How long did Pia travel for? What languages does she speak and how did she learn them? Listen for these details and take notes.
Post-listening: Discussion
Discuss with a partner: What makes a strong candidate in a job interview? What could Pia emphasise about her skills?
Class Discussion
Share your ideas: What skills are important in your dream job?
Pair Work
Vocabulary Focus: Work & Skills
Focus on these words: CV, tour, responsible for, advertising, region, repetitive, fluent, customers. Match the words with their definitions and use them in sentences.
Reflection
How confident do you feel about understanding job interview conversations now? What do you still find difficult? Set a goal for your next interview practice.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
