JOB-SEEKING SKILLS
Mario López
Today
Just got a call from
Park View Hospital.
They want me to come
in for an interview!
Answer common interview questions
GET READY
Mario interviews for an LVN position at Park View Hospital.
What are some common questions that interviewers ask?
ANSWER COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
A
Listen to the first part of Mario’s interview. Check [
✓
] the questions you hear.
How many years of experience do you have?
Can you tell me about your experience at your last job?
What did you like about that job?
Why are you interested in working here?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What kinds of challenges did you have at your previous jobs?
Have you ever had to resolve a difficult situation? What did you do?
If you worked here, what qualities would you bring to us?
What are some things about yourself that you would like to improve?
Have you ever had to work with a difficult coworker? What did you do?
B
Listen again. Complete the sentences.
1.
At his previous job, Mario was asked to
new staff members.
2.
Mario is interested in working at Park View Hospital because he likes the LVN-to-RN
and their
reimbursement program.
3.
The interviewer asks Mario if he is concerned about working at a
hospital than Greenwood Heights Hospital.
4.
Mario feels that
is a big challenge for LVNs.
5.
Mario describes himself as
and says he likes to take on challenges.
6.
Mario says that he used to ask for a lot of
.
C
GROUPS OF 4
Do you think Mario gave good answers to the interviewer’s questions?
Why or why not?
A
Think of a job you would like to apply for, and think about
your own work history. Write your answers to the questions
in Exercise A.
B
GROUPS OF 4
Role play job interviews. Then change roles.
Students A and B:
Use the questions from Exercise A and
your own answers.
Students C and D:
Observe and evaluate the interview.
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
UNIT 7
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