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The job interview, part 1 (A1 advanced)

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When you go to your job interview, it is important to make a good first impression. When you enter the room, walk slowly and stand tall. Smile at the people in the panel and say hello in a clear and friendly voice. Look at each person for a moment. If someone offers you a handshake, take it and shake their hand gently. This shows respect and confidence.

When they invite you to sit down, move calmly to the chair. Sit with your back straight and both feet on the floor. Put your hands on your lap or on the table. Do not cross your arms, because this looks closed. Do not play with your phone or a pen, because it looks nervous. Sit in a way that shows you are ready to listen and speak.

During the interview, listen carefully. Nod your head a little to show you understand. Look at the person who asks the question, and sometimes look at the other people too. When you answer, speak slowly and clearly. Lean a little forward to show interest, but do not move too much.

Good body language with a smile, open hands, and calm movements will help you look professional and confident.

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Vocabulary:

  • important – something that matters a lot
  • a first impression – the first feeling someone has when they see you
  • to enter a room – to go into a room
  • to stand tall – to stand straight and high
  • to smile at the panel – to make a happy face to the people who ask questions
  • a clear voice – a voice that is easy to hear and understand
  • for a moment – for a short time
  • to show respect – to act in a polite and kind way
  • to show confidence – to act like you believe in yourself
  • to move calmly – to move slowly and not nervously
  • sit with your back straight – sit without bending your back
  • hands on the lap – put your hands on your legs
  • to cross arms – put your arms over your chest
  • to look closed (body language) – to look like you do not want to talk
  • to be ready to speak – to be ready to talk
  • to listen carefully – to hear and understand well
  • to nod the head – to move your head up and down to say “yes” or “I understand”
  • to lean forward – to move your body a little forward
  • a calm movement – a slow and quiet movement
  • to look professional – to look like you know your job
  • to be confident – to believe in yourself

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

  1. Important means…
    a) something that matters a lot
    b) something small
    c) something not needed
  2. A first impression is…
    a) the last feeling someone has
    b) the first feeling someone has
    c) the middle feeling someone has
  3. To enter a room means…
    a) to leave a room
    b) to go into a room
    c) to walk outside
  4. To stand tall means…
    a) to bend your back
    b) to stand straight and high
    c) to sit straight
  5. To smile at the panel means…
    a) to look at the floor
    b) to look at your phone
    c) to look happy at the people
  6. A clear voice is…
    a) a voice that is fast
    b) a voice that is quiet
    c) a voice that is easy to hear
  7. For a moment means…
    a) forever
    b) for a short time
    c) for a long time
  8. To show respect means…
    a) to ignore people
    b) to act politely
    c) to shout loudly
  9. To show confidence means…
    a) to act like you believe in yourself
    b) to hide your hands
    c) to speak very quietly
  10. To move calmly means…
    a) to run quickly
    b) to move slowly and not nervously
    c) to jump fast
  11. Sit with your back straight means…
    a) sit on the floor
    b) sit without bending your back
    c) lean to one side
  12. Hands on the lap means…
    a) put your hands on your legs
    b) put your hands in your pockets
    c) hold your head
  13. To cross arms means…
    a) put your hands on your legs
    b) wave your arms
    c) put your arms over your chest
  14. To look closed (body language) means…
    a) to smile a lot
    b) to look like you do not want to talk
    c) to jump up and down
  15. To be ready to speak means…
    a) to run outside
    b) to be ready to talk
    c) to sleep
  16. To listen carefully means…
    a) to close your eyes
    b) to look at your phone
    c) to hear and understand well
  17. To nod the head means…
    a) to jump
    b) to move your head up and down to say yes
    c) to shake your hands
  18. To lean forward means…
    a) to stand on one foot
    b) to sit on the floor
    c) to move your body a little forward

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Answers:
1a, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5c, 6c,
7b, 8b, 9a, 10b, 11b, 12a,
13c, 14b, 15b, 16c, 17b, 18c

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Correct version:

  1. Important – something that matters a lot
  2. A first impression – the first feeling someone has
  3. To enter a room – to walk outside
  4. To stand tall – to stand straight and high
  5. To smile at the panel – to look happy at the people
  6. A clear voice – a voice that is fast
  7. For a moment – for a short time
  8. To show respect – to shout loudly
  9. To show confidence – to act like you believe in yourself
  10. To move calmly – to move slowly and not nervously
  11. Sit with your back straight – lean to one side
  12. Hands on the lap – put your hands on your legs
  13. To cross arms – put your arms over your chest
  14. To look closed (body language) – to look like you do not want to talk
  15. To be ready to speak – to sleep
  16. To listen carefully – to hear and understand well
  17. To nod the head – to move your head up and down to say yes
  18. To lean forward – to stand on one foot


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Match the word to its definition;

Words:

  1. important
  2. first impression
  3. to enter a room
  4. to stand tall
  5. to smile at the panel
  6. a clear voice
  7. for a moment
  8. to show respect
  9. to show confidence
  10. to move calmly
  11. sit with your back straight
  12. hands on the lap
  13. to cross arms
  14. to nod the head


Definitions:

a) To place your hands on your legs while sitting.
b) To make a positive feeling when people first see you.
c) To walk into a place.
d) To keep your body upright while sitting.
e) To lift your head slightly to signal understanding.
f) To express politeness to someone.
g) Very necessary or significant.
h) To show that you believe in yourself.
i) To smile at the people in front of you politely.
j) To stay still and not move nervously.
k) A short period of time.
l) To fold your arms across your chest.
m) To speak so everyone can hear clearly.
n) To keep your body upright while standing.

Answers:
1g, 2b, 3c, 4n, 5i, 6m, 7k, 8f, 9h, 10j, 11d, 12a, 13l, 14e
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Correct version:

important – Very necessary or significant.

first impression – To make a positive feeling when people first see you.

to enter a room – To walk into a place.

to stand tall – To keep your body upright while standing.

to smile at the panel – To smile at the people in front of you politely.

a clear voice – To speak so everyone can hear clearly.

for a moment – A short period of time.

to show respect – To express politeness to someone.

to show confidence – To show that you believe in yourself.

to move calmly – To stay still and not move nervously.

sit with your back straight – To keep your body upright while sitting.

hands on the lap – To place your hands on your legs while sitting.

to cross arms – To fold your arms across your chest.

to nod the head – To lift your head slightly to signal understanding.

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Gap-fill exercise:

  1. It is very ______ to be on time for a job interview.
    a) important
    b) hands on the lap
    c) to lean forward
  2. Your ______ is the first feeling people have when they see you.
    a) a clear voice
    b) first impression
    c) to move calmly
  3. When you walk into the interview, you need ______.
    a) to enter a room
    b) to smile at the panel
    c) to cross arms
  4. Always try ______ so you look confident.
    a) for a moment
    b) to nod the head
    c) to stand tall
  5. It is good ______ when you meet the people who ask questions.
    a) to smile at the panel
    b) to lean forward
    c) a clear voice
  6. Speak in ______ so everyone can hear you.
    a) a clear voice
    b) to be ready to speak
    c) to show confidence
  7. Look at each person ______ to show you notice them.
    a) for a moment
    b) sit with your back straight
    c) to move calmly
  8. Shake hands gently to ______ to the interviewers.
    a) lean forward
    b) have hands on the lap
    c) show respec to
  9. Smile and sit straight to ______ during the interview.
    a) be ready to speak
    b) show confidence
    c) cross arms
  10. Try ______ when you go to your chair.
    a) to move calmly
    b) to stand tall
    c) to listen carefully
  11. Always ______ when you sit on a chair.
    a) sit with your back straight
    b) hands on the lap
    c) to show confidence
  12. Put your ______ so your hands are not nervous.
    a) hands on the lap
    b) to lean forward
    c) to smile at the panel
  13. Do not ______ because it looks unfriendly.
    a) wait for a moment
    b) move calmly
    c) cross arms
  14. If you cross your arms, you might ______ to others.
    a) show respect
    b) look closed
    c) be ready to speak
  15. Sit ready to answer questions and ______.
    a) to listen carefully
    b) to be ready to speak
    c) first impression
  16. Always ______ to understand the questions.
    a) nod the head
    b) wait for a moment
    c) listen carefully
  17. Sometimes you can ______ to show you understand.
    a) nod the head
    b) stand tall
    c) smile at the panel
  18. You can show interest by ______.
    a) leaning forward
    b) showing confidence
    c) speaking in a clear voice

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Answers:

1a, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5b, 6a,
7a, 8c, 9b, 10b, 11a, 12a,
13c, 14b, 15a, 16c, 17a, 18a

Correct sentences:

  1. It is very important to be on time for a job interview.
  2. Your first impression is the first feeling people have when they see you.
  3. When you walk into the interview, you need to smile at the panel.
  4. Always try to stand tall so you look confident.
  5. It is good to lean forward when you meet the people who ask questions.
  6. Speak in a clear voice so everyone can hear you.
  7. Look at each person for a moment to show you notice them.
  8. Shake hands gently to show respect to the interviewers.
  9. Smile and sit straight to show confidence during the interview.
  10. Try to stand tall when you go to your chair.
  11. Always sit with your back straight when you sit on a chair.
  12. Put your hands on the lap so your hands are not nervous.
  13. Do not cross arms because it looks unfriendly.
  14. If you cross your arms, you might look closed to others.
  15. Sit ready to answer questions and to listen carefully.
  16. Always listen carefully to understand the questions.
  17. Sometimes you can nod the head to show you understand.
  18. You can show interest by leaning forward.

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True or false?

  1. You should cross your arms during the interview to look confident.
  2. Smiling at the panel shows friendliness.
  3. Leaning slightly forward can show interest in what the interviewer says.
  4. Playing with your phone during the interview looks professional.
  5. Sitting with your back straight is recommended.
  6. You should look at each person for a moment when answering questions.
  7. Speaking quickly makes you look more confident.
  8. Nodding your head slightly shows that you understand.
  9. A clear voice helps the interviewers hear you better.
  10. Moving around too much shows that you are calm.
  11. Walking slowly and standing tall makes a good first impression.
  12. Ignoring the handshake offered shows respect.
  13. Putting your hands on your lap helps you appear calm.
  14. Sitting with your arms crossed shows that you are ready to speak.

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True: 2,3,5,6,8,9,11,13
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Correct version:

  1. You should cross your arms during the interview to look confident. True is: You should keep your arms open or on your lap to look confident.
  2. Smiling at the panel shows friendliness.
  3. Leaning slightly forward can show interest in what the interviewer says.
  4. Playing with your phone during the interview looks professional. True is: You should not play with your phone during the interview.
  5. Sitting with your back straight is recommended.
  6. You should look at each person for a moment when answering questions.
  7. Speaking quickly makes you look more confident. True is: You should speak slowly and clearly to look confident.
  8. Nodding your head slightly shows that you understand.
  9. A clear voice helps the interviewers hear you better.
  10. Moving around too much shows that you are calm. True is: Calm movements help you look professional.
  11. Walking slowly and standing tall makes a good first impression.
  12. Ignoring the handshake offered shows respect. True is: You should accept a handshake gently to show respect.
  13. Putting your hands on your lap helps you appear calm.
  14. Sitting with your arms crossed shows that you are ready to speak. True is: You should avoid crossing your arms because it looks closed.

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Summary:
Making a good first Impression at a job interview

  • Entering the Room
    • Walk slowly and stand tall.
    • Smile at the people in the panel.
    • Say hello in a clear and friendly voice.
    • Look at each person for a moment.
    • Shake hands gently if someone offers their hand.
  • Sitting Down
    • Move calmly to the chair.
    • Sit with your back straight and both feet on the floor.
    • Put your hands on your lap or on the table.
    • Do not cross your arms.
    • Do not play with your phone or a pen.
    • Sit ready to listen and speak.
  • During the Interview
    • Listen carefully to the questions.
    • Nod your head a little to show understanding.
    • Look at the person asking the question and sometimes at the others.
    • Speak slowly and clearly when answering.
    • Lean slightly forward to show interest.
    • Avoid moving too much.
  • Body Language
    • Smile.
    • Keep your hands open.
    • Make calm movements.
    • Shows professionalism and confidence.

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Fill in, words below:

carefully – panel – confident –
impression – nod – tall – keep – lap –
handshake – interest –
cross

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It is very important to make a good first __________ at a job interview.
When you enter the room, walk slowly and stand __________.
Smile at the people on the __________ and speak in a clear, friendly voice.
If someone offers a -_________ , shake it gently.
When you sit, __________ your back straight and hands on your __________.
Do not __________ your arms or play with your phone.
Look at each person for a moment and listen __________.
__________ to show you understand.
Speak slowly and lean a little forward to show _________
Calm movements, a smile, and __________ posture help you look professional, polite, and ready to speak.

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Full version:


It is very important to make a good first impression at a job interview. When you enter the room, walk slowly and stand tall. Smile at the people on the panel and speak in a clear, friendly voice. If someone offers a handshake, shake it gently. When you sit, keep your back straight and hands on your lap. Do not cross your arms or play with your phone. Look at each person for a moment and listen carefully. Nod to show you understand. Speak slowly and lean a little forward to show interest. Calm movements, a smile, and confident posture help you look professional, polite, and ready to speak.

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SUMMARY:

Job Interview – Steps and Tips

1. First Impression

  • Walk slowly into the room.
  • Stand tall.
  • Smile at the panel.
  • Say hello in a clear voice.
  • Look at each person for a moment.

2. Handshake

  • If someone gives a handshake, take it.
  • Shake gently.
  • This shows respect and confidence.

3. Sitting Down

  • Move calmly to your chair.
  • Sit with your back straight.
  • Put your hands on your lap.
  • Do not cross your arms.
  • Do not play with your phone or pen.
  • Sit ready to listen and speak.

4. During the Interview

  • Listen carefully to questions.
  • Nod your head to show understanding.
  • Look at the person asking, sometimes look at others.
  • Speak slowly and clearly.
  • Lean slightly forward to show interest.

5. Body Language

  • Use calm movements.
  • Keep open hands.
  • Smile.
  • Show professionalism and confidence.

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