UNIT 6

Work in groups. Tick () the factors that you
think would help you succeed in a job
interview.
1.wearing casual clothes
2.giving clear, honest
answers
3.feeling self-confident
4.feeling nervous
5.having a good sense of humour
6.avoiding difficult questions




interview (v, n) ['intəvju:]
interviewer (n) ['intəvju:ə]
interviewee (n)
[,intəvju:'i:]
2. impression (n) [im'pre∫n]: ấn tượng
to make/ create a strong impression on
someone:
gây một ấn tượng mạnh mẽ đối với ai
3. certificate (n) [sə'tifikәt]: chứng chỉ, bằng cấp
4. résumé ['rezju:mei] : curriculum vitae (C.V)
5. dress neatly and formally (v)
6. shortcoming (n) ['∫ :t,k miη]ɔ ʌ :
khuyết điểm
e. g: Don’t tell the interviewer about

your shortcomings
7. letter of recommendation (n):
Thư giới thiệu
Vocabulary
1. interview ['intәvju:] (v, n) : (cu c)ộ ph ng v nỏ ấ
interviewer ['intәvju:ә] (n) : ng i ph ng v nườ ỏ ấ
interviewee [,intәvju:'i:](n) : ng i đ c ườ ượ
ph ng v nỏ ấ
2. impression [im'pre∫n] (n): ấn tượng
3. certificate [sә'tifikәt](n) : chứng chỉ, bằng cấp
4. résumé́ ['rezju:mei] (n) : bảng sơ yếu lý
lịch
5. dress neatly and formally (v): ăn m c g n ặ ọ
gàng và trang tr ngọ
6. shortcoming ['∫ɔ:t,kʌmiη] (n): khuy t đi mế ể
7. letter of recommendation (n): th gi i ư ớ
thi uệ

Task 1. These words are from the passage. Look back to the text
and tick the best meanings A, B or C. (Work individually)
1. vacancy
A. a part of a newspaper where jobs are advertised
B. a job that is available
C. a seat that is available
2. résumé
A. a photocopy of academic certificates
B. a letter of recommendation
C. a short written account of someone’s education
and previous jobs
3. keenness
A. special interest
B. very quick understanding
C. sense of responsibility
4. jot down
A. mention
B. note down
C. type
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


Task 2. Work in pairs. Decide whether the
following statements are true (T) or false (F)
1. Try to reduce the feeling of pressure and make a good
impression on your interviewer.
2. Find out as much information as you can about the job
and the vacancy.
3. Bring with you a letter of application and your résumé
to the interview.
4. Take all your certificates and letters of
recommendation with you.
5. Remember to dress neatly and formally.
6. Your voice should be clear and polite.
7. Tell the interviewer about your shortcomings.
8. Remember to say goodbye to the interviewer before
leaving the interview.
T
T
F
T
T
F
F
T
any school certificates or letters of recommendation
Be clear, polite, and honest
Don’t tell
1. Find out as much as possible about the job and the
vacancy
2. Make a real effort to answer all the interviewer’s
questions
3. Jot down your qualifications and experience
4. Ask the job center as much information as you can
5. Bring school certificates and letters of recommendation.
6. Send a letter of application and your résumé
7. Prepare answers to the questions that are often asked
during the interview
8. Think about the interviewer’s comments
9. Show enthusiasm
10. Be on time or a few minutes early.
11. Concentrate on what the interviewer is saying.
12. Make sure that you know where the interview is and how
to get there
13. Show your best side, keenness, and responsibility
14. Be clear, polite, and honest
15. Dress neatly and formally
16. Say goodbye before leaving
Task 3. Work in groups. list the things you should do
before ,during , and after a job interview.
Before
Before
the
the
interview
interview
During
During
the
the
interview
interview
After the
After the
interview
interview
8
2,5,9,
11,13,
14,16
1,3,4,6
,7,10,
12,15

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