An Invitation To A Job Interview

AN INVITATION TO A JOB INTERVIEW
VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition

1- A job in a company. For example, a manager.
2- A short document that shows your experience and qualifications.
3- Letters from people who know you, that describe your abilities.
4- Identification; a document with your name, photo and other personal
information.
5- A place in an office where visitors arrive.
6- To change the date or time of something.
a) A position.
b) To reschedule.
c) Reception.
d) A CV / resume
e) References.
f) ID.
READING: E-MAIL FROM THE COMPANY

To: Grace Yang
Date: 6 September
Subject: Invitation to job interview
Dear Grace,
Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager.
We would like to invite you for an interview at 10 a.m. on Monday 21 September at our
offices at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London.
You will meet with our head of sales, Susan Park, and the interview will last for about
45 minutes. During this time, you will have the opportunity to find out (averiguar)
more about the position and learn more about our company.
Please bring your CV and references to the interview. You will also need to show a form
of ID at reception to receive a visitor's pass. Please ask for me as soon as you arrive.
If you have any questions or if you wish to reschedule, please call me on 555-1234 or
email me by 12 September.
I look forward to meeting you. (look forward to + verb+ing)
Best regards,
Anna Green
Human Resources Assistant
Choose the correct answer
1- What job did Grace apply for?
Head of sales
Sales manager
Sales assistant
Human Resources assistant
2- When is the job interview?
6 September
12 September
21 September
22 September
3- How long will the interview take?
Under an hour
Just over an hour
Over two hours
A day
4- What does Grace need to bring to the interview?
Her CV
Her references
Her ID
All of the above
Who should Grace ask for at reception?

The reception manager
Susan Park
Anna Green
Grace Yang
5- What can Grace do if she wants to change the interview date?
Go to the reception on 12 September

Call Anna Green on 10 September
Email Anna Green on 12 September
Meet Susan Park for a coffee on 21 September
At a job interview
How To Introduce Yourself in An Interview
TIPS!
1- Dress appropriately. Since first impression counts, introduce yourself with style.
2- Walk into an interview confidently. Avoid crossing your arms. (avoid + ing)
3- Greet (saludar) your interviewers immediately. Offer your hand for handshake,
make eye contact and smile. Ask them how they are doing and make a polite
response for their reply.
4- Start with a smile on your face and give detail about yourself after greeting.
5- Only if necessary, add your family details.
6- Tell about your educational details.
7- Tell about the person who inspired you a lot.
8- Share (compartir) about why you want to get the job.
9- Tell about your interests/hobbies.
10- Tell about your skills.
11- Then conclude by saying thanks to the person who is listening to you.
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Answer the questions:
1- Who is the hiring manager? (gerente de RRHH)

2- Who is applying for the job? (postularse para un trabajo)
3- What position is she applying for? (puesto)
4- How does she describe herself?
5- What are her job skills? (habilidades)
6- What were her last two jobs?
7- What were her job responsibilities?
8- Why did she leave her last job? (irse, abandoner)
9- What work schedule is she looking for? (horario laboral)
10- When is she available to start work?
Now, imagine that you are at a job interview. Answer these possible questions.
1- What is your full name?

2- Tell me about your background. (career experience = experiencia laboral)
3- What are your best qualities? (cualidades personales)
4- What are your skills? (habilidades)
5- What about your weaknesses? (debilidades)
6- What shift do you prefer? (turno)
7- What do you want to do in five years?
8- Why are you the best candidate for this position?

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AN INVITATION TO A JOB INTERVIEW

VOCABULARY: Match the word with its definition

READING: E-MAIL FROM THE COMPANY

I look forward to meeting you. (look forward to + verb+ing)

2- When is the job interview?

3- How long will the interview take?

4- What does Grace need to bring to the interview?

Who should Grace ask for at reception?

5- What can Grace do if she wants to change the interview date?

Go to the reception on 12 September

5- Only if necessary, add your family details.

6- Tell about your educational details.

7- Tell about the person who inspired you a lot.

8- Share (compartir) about why you want to get the job.

9- Tell about your interests/hobbies.

10- Tell about your skills.

Answer the questions:

1- Who is the hiring manager? (gerente de RRHH)

1- What is your full name?

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