Job Interview
A short intermediate-level interview simulation. Useful vocabulary includes 'strengths and weaknesses', 'relevant experience', and 'teamwork'. The interview ends with a polite close.
Vocabulary
candidate
a person who is being considered for a job
experience
knowledge or skill you get from doing a job
strengths
the things you are good at
teamwork
the ability to work well with other people
available
able to start doing something, for example a new job
Learning focus
- Identify experience, strengths and closing language in a job interview.
Before listening
- What information might an interviewer ask about your experience?
Transcript
Speaker 1
Good morning. Please, have a seat. So, tell me a little about yourself.
Speaker 2
Good morning. My name is Daniel. I have five years of experience in marketing.
Speaker 1
Great. What would you say are your main strengths?
Speaker 2
I am organised, I work well under pressure, and I enjoy teamwork.
Speaker 1
And your weaknesses?
Speaker 2
Sometimes I am too detail-oriented, but I am learning to prioritise better.
Speaker 1
Why do you want to work for our company?
Speaker 2
I admire your focus on sustainability, and I would love to grow in this field.
Speaker 1
When would you be available to start?
Speaker 2
I can start in two weeks, after giving notice at my current job.
Speaker 1
Thank you, Daniel. We will contact you by the end of the week.
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Comprehension Questions
1. How many years of experience does Daniel have?
2. What is one of Daniel's strengths?
3. When can Daniel start?
True / False
Daniel has ten years of marketing experience.
False — Daniel says he has five years of experience in marketing.
Daniel admires the company's focus on sustainability.
True — Daniel explicitly says 'I admire your focus on sustainability.'
Answer key
- Five
- Working under pressure
- In two weeks
Teacher Tips
- Pre-teach formulaic interview phrases: 'I would say', 'I am good at…', 'My weakness is…'
- After listening, students write five bullet points about themselves following the same structure.
- Run a mock interview in pairs using the same questions, then swap roles.
Extension activity
- Prepare and practise answers to two interview questions.
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