JOB-SEEKING SKILLS
@RafikAramayan
Today
I just finished my
interview. I think I did well.
Fingers crossed!
Ask questions at a job interview
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Rafik has prepared several questions to ask the interviewer.
Imagine you are Rafik. What questions would you ask?
ASK QUESTIONS AT A JOB INTERVIEW
A
Listen to the second part of Rafik’s interview. Read the statements.
Circle
True
or
False
. Correct the false statements.
1.
The first question Rafik asked is about the schedule.
True
False
2.
The first thing Rafik would do at the position is to reorganize the team.
True
False
3.
Ms. Barrett describes Rafik as a people person.
True
False
4.
Rafik would like to advance his career at CloseFit.
True
False
5.
Rafik forgot to bring a list of references with him.
True
False
6.
Rafik will be the last person to be interviewed.
True
False
B
Listen to the second part of Rafik’s interview again. Circle the correct answers.
1.
What does Ms. Barrett identify as the largest problem facing the software development team?
a.
The Virtual Fitting Room project won’t be ready for another five years.
b.
There are still several more people to interview.
c.
They need more money for the Virtual Fitting Room project.
d.
The software development team has lost its momentum.
2.
How would Rafik motivate the team?
a.
He would meet with the project manager to go
over the tasks.
b.
He would help the team members solve problems.
c.
He would make sure each team member takes
ownership of the project.
d.
He would make sure there is no overtime.
3.
Which of the statements is true?
a.
Rafik has not done any research about
the company.
b.
This position does not require hands-on programming skills.
c.
Rafik thinks people trust him as a person but not as a leader.
d.
Rafik doesn’t like overtime.
4.
Which of the matters
doesn’t
Rafik discuss with Ms. Barrett?
a.
a typical day in the position
b.
salary
c.
the schedule
d.
opportunities for promotion
GROUPS
Do you think Rafik asked good questions? Imagine you are Rafik.
What other questions would you ask? Share your ideas with the class.
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
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