JOB-SEEKING SKILLS
@RafikAramayan
Today
My interview is in
just a few minutes!
I’m reviewing my notes.
Wish me luck!
Answer common interview questions
GET READY
Rafik is about to have a job interview. What advice would you give him about choosing an
outfit for the interview? How should he behave during the interview?
ANSWER COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
A
Listen to the first part of Rafik’s interview. Read the statements. Circle
True
or
False
.
Correct the false statements.
1.
Rafik is looking for a new job because he was not happy with his
salary at his previous job.
True
False
2.
When Rafik was appointed as team leader at his previous job,
the project was on schedule.
True
False
3.
Rafik thinks that his major strength as a team leader was working hard.
True
False
4.
Ms. Barrett thinks that Rafik should have more dynamic presentation skills.
True
False
5.
If Rafik gets the job, he can start working in two weeks.
True
False
B
Listen to the first part of Rafik’s interview again. Circle the correct answers.
1.
Why did Rafik leave his job at Aerospace Systems?
a.
He had an argument with his boss.
b.
He didn’t have good presentation skills.
c.
The project he was working on was behind schedule and over budget.
d.
The company moved to a different state.
2.
Which statement is true about Rafik?
a.
He has very little experience working as a software programmer.
b.
He’s a good listener and problem solver.
c.
He has always had great presentation skills.
d.
He lives very close to San Francisco.
3.
As a team leader at Aerospace Systems, how did Rafik
complete a major project on time?
a.
He improved the way the software developers and
engineers communicated with each other.
b.
He laid off 1/3 of the employees in his department.
c.
He made sure the people had good training.
d.
He spent $500,000 to turn the project around.
4.
What did Rafik do to improve himself as a team leader?
a.
He made sure he listened to people’s problems.
b.
He improved his budgeting skills.
c.
He enrolled in a public speaking class.
d.
He improved his computer programming skills.
GROUPS
How did Rafik talk about the area he needed to improve as a
team leader? Do you think he did a good job answering that question?
What are other ways you can answer a question about a weakness?
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
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