1、Get the Job You Want Get the Job You Want Unit ThreeJob Interview1ObjectivesStudents are expected tounderstand the main idea of the text;grasp the key language points and grammatical structures in the text;gain some basic knowledge of how to get well-prepared for an interview; learn to write a job a

2、pplication letter, a rsum and a thank-you letter;conduct a job interview in an appropriate manner.2What to do Lead-in Job Interview Text analysis Discussion After-class Tasks word input video clip text organization role-play cultural notes words & phrases3Lead-in( ) prepare application materials ( )

3、 negotiate and accept a job offer( ) have a job interview( ) collect vacancies information( ) follow up with a thank-you letter In three years, all of you here will graduate with your diplomas from our university. The next thing you need to do is just to have a job. In order to get a job, you have t

4、o:123454Lead-in How to collect vacancies information?Newspapers and magazinesInternetLarge-scale job fairsEmployment Services of Labour Department5 How to collect job vacancies information?Lead-in Newspapers and magazines Internet Private employment agencies Large-scale job fairs/recruitment days Re

5、ferrals by your family members or friends Recommend yourself to potential employer Employment Services of Labour Department6potential employee intervieweecandidateapplicant job seekerJob Interview: Word Input prospective employerinterviewerrecruiter7When a company needs to _ (招聘) or employ new peopl

6、e, it may decide to advertise the job or _(職位) in the newspaper or an online job bank. People who are interested can then _(申請) the job by sending in a _求職信or (US_) and a _ 簡歷 ( _ ) or (US _ ) containing details of their education and experience. Job Interview: Word Inputrecruit positionapply forlet

7、ter of applicationcover letterCVcurriculum vitaeresume8A company may also ask _(求職者) to complete a standard _(申請表). The companys Human Resources department will then select the most suitable applications and prepare a _(優(yōu)先名單) of candidates or _, who are invited to attend an _面試. Another way for a co

8、mpany to _(雇傭) is by using the services of a _(招聘機(jī)構(gòu))(US _ ) who will provide them with a list of suitable candidates.Job Interview: Word Inputcandidatesapplication formshort listapplicantsinterviewhirerecruitment agencysearch firm9 Watch the movie clip to see what a job interview looks like. And bas

9、ed on what you have watched, predict whether the applicant will get hired or not and give your reasons.Job Interview: Video Clip10Job Interview: Video Clip getting hired NOT getting hiredReasons for 11 Watch the video clip to see what a job interview looks like. And based on what you have watched, p

10、redict whether the applicant will get hired or not and give your reasons.Job Interview: Video Clip12Job Interview: Video Clip getting hired NOT getting hiredReasons for 13Job Interview: Video ClipCandidateWhats wrongWhat should be doneDirections: Complete the following chart.14Pre-interviewThe Inter

11、viewPost-interviewJob Interview Interview Process15 Research the company Learn your resume and application Be familiar with the job description Prepare some answers or examples Think of a few questions to ask Plan your travel time Bring original documents (if required) What to wearPre-interviewHow t

12、o Act Before Interviews?16goods or services they providehow long they have been establishedtop management/branch you are applying forcompany policypast, present and predicted growth patternsspecial programs the company is involved intypes of clients or customers & competitors within the industrycult

13、ure and valuesPre-interviewHow to Act Before Interviews? Research the company Find out as much as you can about the company:Where to Knowlibrary books, newspaper articles, network, websites, annual reports, trade journal, the career centers, etc17Be sure of the person you are to see, the address and

14、 the time of the interview.Plan how you will get there and know the length of journey with and without traffic jam. Aim to be there at least 10 minutes early so that you can relax and compose yourself before the interview. Pre-interviewHow to Act Before Interviews? Plan your travel time18certificate

15、sassessmentsreviews Pre-interviewHow to Act Before Interviews? Bring original documents (if required)The original copy will validate your claims while copies may be asked for reference/ filing purposes. Dont forget to bring original and copies of documentation:19Dress professionally.Observe the dres

16、s codeWear to the interview what you would wear on the job. Do not overdress or over accessorize. Be neat and clean.Pre-interviewHow to Act Before Interviews? What to wearCAUTION: Wearing a new outfit for the first time to an interview is not recommended. Give it a test run.20Best choicesNavy or bla

17、ck suit, solid blouseSuit in solid colors, printed blouseStraight dress with jacket, solid colorsWear polished, low heeled shoesMinimal accessoriesHosiery - appropriate color, no holes, no darker than your hemDont wear anything too tight or revealingPre-interviewFor WomenHow to Act Before Interviews

18、? What to wear21Best choicesBusiness suit, dark colors (blues, grays, browns), white shirtSuit with solid shirt2-piece suit, lighter colors, striped shirtButton your jacket when you standShine your shoesSocks-appropriate color, no holes, long lengthPre-interviewFor MenHow to Act Before Interviews? W

19、hat to wear22Pre-interviewHow to Act Before Interviews? What to wear23The interviewHow to Act During Interviews? Only a fool would tell you that looking for a job isnt stressful. And it would take an even bigger fool to tell you that interviews will not produce stress. After all, youre in an unfamil

20、iar setting, meeting strangers, risking your ego, and about to embark on a conversation that can affect the rest of your life.24 Listen carefully. Take care to use correct expressions. Observe etiquette. Maintain eye contact. Be honest. Ask questions. Show your sense of humor.The interviewHow to Act

21、 During Interviews?25 You will be judged on the basis of your answers to questions, so listen to them carefully. Pick out the key details of the question and pause briefly before answering, keep answers on target. Never interrupt the interviewer.The interviewHow to Act During Interviews? Listen care

22、fully.26 Interviews, especially those for jobs, tend to be fairly formal occasions, so utilize language suitable for the situation. At all costs avoid slang and expressions like you know, sort of, er, etc. Speak clearly and distinctly.How to Act During Interviews?The interviewTake care to use correc

23、t expressions.27 Even if you are invited to do so, dont smoke, eat, or drink during the interview. Address the interviewer as “Mr. or “Ms unless if he/ she indicates otherwise. Never touch objects and papers on the table.How to Act During Interviews?The interview Observe etiquette.28 Look directly a

24、t the interviewers and project that you are confident. Sit up straight, control nervous habits and smile naturally as you are greeted. These are all nonverbal behavior that you will be observed. How to Act During Interviews?The interview Maintain eye contact.29 Do not say what you think the intervie

25、wer wants or expects you to say. Putting your views and your personality across as courteously as possible is better than giving bland, non-committal responses to the interviewers questions. Also do not pretend you have qualifications or experience which you do not you are bound to be caught. How to

26、 Act During Interviews?The interview Be honest.30 A good interviewer will give you the opportunity to ask questions. This does not mean you should ask about holidays and salary. Find out about potential for the future, your responsibilities, training and other work-related questions. How to Act Duri

27、ng Interviews?The interview Ask questions.31 you can use appropriately to lighten up a tense atmosphere in interview room. You can demonstrate your leadership quality by showing that youre confident and relaxed and capable of controlling a tough situation. But be careful not too overly humorous. You

28、r interviewer may feel you are not serious enough for the job.How to Act During Interviews?The interview Show your sense of humor. 32Immediately send a thank-you e-mail or letter to each of your interviewers.Dont worry if you havent heard back straight away.Dont contact more than once to follow up.B

29、e prepared to attend two or three interviews at the same company Post-interviewHow to Act After Interviews?33Job Interview: Dos and Donts Take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview.Prepare and practice for the interview. Dress the part for the job, the company, the indust

30、ry. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect. Memorize or over-rehearse your answers.Chew gum during the interview. Rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. Have a limp or clammy handshake! Fidget or slouch. Smoke, even

31、 if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. DosDonts34Job Interview: Dos and Donts Greet the interviewer(s) by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Make good eye contact with your interviewer(s). Show en

32、thusiasm in the position and the company. Be soft-spoken.Act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment. Ever lie.Over-answer questions. Answer questions with a simple yes or no. DosDonts35Show off the research you have done on the company and industry when responding to questi

33、ons. Try and get business cards from each person you interviewed with write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you. Respond to an unexpected question with an extended pause or by saying something like, boy, thats a good question. Answer cell phone calls during the inter

34、view Inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other benefits until after youve received an offer. Job Interview: Dos and Donts DosDonts36Text AnalysisconclusionBeginningBodysum up the four pointsan anecdoteText Organization Prepare to winA recent college grad failed to answer the que

35、stions for lacking preparation.Everyone should make his/her own tracks in whatever he/she does.Four pieces of advice on being a successful interviewee. Never stop learningBelieving in yourself, even when no one else doesFind a way to make a differenceParas 1-6Paras 7-27Paras 28-3137Job Interview: Ro

36、le-play Role-play the interview experienced by the author in the first part of the text and see what mistakes have been made by the recent college graduate.Dont do some research on the company38Table Filling 2 SuggestionsExamples FormsPrepare to win.Michael JordanNever stop learning.A ninety-year-ol

37、d tennis playerBelieve in yourself, even when no one does.The 4-minute mile, the New York Marathon and the Vietnam veteranFind a way to make a difference.New York cabdriversText AnalysisStarts with a quotationStarts with a surprising factBegins with a questionBegins with a personal opinion39 begins

38、with a personal opinion “ In my opinion, the majority of New York cabdrivers are unfriendly,if not downright rude. Most of the cabs are filthy,and almost all of them sport an impenetrable, bulletproof partition.Text Analysis Prepare to win.starts with a quotation “If you miss one day of practice, yo

39、u notice the difference, the saying goes among musicians. “ If you miss two days of practice, the critics notice the difference. If you miss three days of practice, the audience notices the difference. Never stop learning.starts with a surprising fact “Recently I played a doubles tennis match paired

40、 with a 90-year-old.begins with a question “Do you remember the four-minute mile? Believe in yourself, even when no one does. Find a way to make a difference.40Table Filling 2 SuggestionsExamples What we learnPrepare to win.Michael JordanNever stop learning.A ninety-year-old tennis playerBelieve in

41、yourself, even when no one does.The 4-minute mile, the New York Marathon and the Vietnam veteranFind a way to make a difference.New York cabdriversText AnalysisSuccess goes to those who are well prepared.One can never be too old to learn.People should get confidence and set a goal in life.One should

42、 try to do something different in his favor.41American professional basketball player, considered by many to be the greatest player in basketball history. The 6 ft 6 in (198cm) shooting guard first became known as an explosive individual scorer, but as he matured as a player he adopted a more team-o

43、riented approach to the game. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1991-1993, 1996-1998). His widespread appeal to fans has helped keep basketball one of the worlds most popular spectator sports.Cultural NotesMichael Jordan (1963- ):42 Australian a

44、thlete, and the second runner, after Englands Sir Roger Bannister, to break the four-minute mile. He did so in 3 minutes 58 seconds in 1954, two months after Bannister set his mark. Cultural NotesJohn Michael Landy (1930- ): 43 British physician and the first athlete in history to run a mile in less

45、 than 4 min. At a meet in Oxford on May 6,1954, Bannister ran the mile in 3 min 59.4 sec, establishing a world record. This was bettered less than two months later by the Australian athlete John Landy, Cultural NotesSir Roger Bannister (1929- ):who set a record of 3 min 58 sec. Bannister defeated La

46、ndy in a mile race held at Vancouver, Canada, in August 1954. 44 The New York Marathon: in the fall, the largest running event in the U.S., annually attracting 30,000 or more entrants in a race through the five boroughs.Cultural Notes45the Vietnam veteran4690-year-old tennis player 47New York cabdri

47、ver48Curt Carlson49landconductcarry out attendhold go onaceendgrantText Analysis: Words & PhrasesCollocations: verb + n. an interview50interview v.& erviewer n.Interviewee n.Remember to take the phone off the hook while you are conducting the _.We conduct extensive consumer research in which a

48、large number of women are _ about their preferences.I stood in the hall and listened as the _ grilled the next candidate.In depth interviewing, broad, open-ended questions are put to the _ and the resulting responses are followed up by probing questions. interviewinterviewedText AnalysisWords & Phra

49、ses:interviewersinterviewee51apply v.application n.applicant n. applicable a. applied a. Why should the employer take you over other _ ?Benjamin Franklins famous quote “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail is never more _than when it comes to the job interview. The extra minutes will als

50、o give time to fill out any forms or that might be required.I advise that they to the council for a home improvement grant. The results of this research can be to new developments in technology. Text AnalysisWords & Phrases:applicantsapplicableapplicationsapplyapplied52prospect spective a.My co

51、lleague wonders what job _ are like for recent (or soon-to-be) college graduates. The only way they can market their products is to produce literature detailed enough to convince the _ buyer.Well be interviewing four more _ for the posts this afternoon.Text AnalysisWords & Phrases:prospectsprospecti

52、veprospects53sparkle v. & n.sparkling a.But still there are some fine and strange-looking fish gleaming with salt water and in the sun.Alice is shy and quiet at parties, but her sister really !The radiant smile and the in her blue eyes wee the clear signs of a woman still deeply in love.It was proba

53、bly one of those champagne-type wines they gave you Text AnalysisWords & Phrases:sparklingsparklessparklesparkling54generous a.generosity n.It was most thoughtful and _ of you to send me such a beautiful and fancy gift. Her kindness and _ cancel out her occasional flashes of temper. Text AnalysisWor

54、ds & Phrases: generositygenerous55follow up v.follow up n.follow up a. Nowadays many candidates do not _ their applications to assess why they were not called for an interview.Once you have installed solar heating you will receive regular _ visits from our experts. _ can give you just the edge you n

55、eed to get the job offer over others who interviewed for the position. Text AnalysisWords & Phrases:follow upfollow-upFollow up56endeavour v.endeavour n.The company _ to deal with clients complaints as promptly as possible.Every plan you adopt, in your _ to accumulate wealth, should be the joint cre

56、ation of yourself and every other member of your Master Mind group. Text AnalysisWords & Phrases:endeavorsendeavorc.f.endeavor / attempt / try / effort57age bracket n.Income bracket n.tax income n.As most who have paid attention to news reports would know, this is an election somewhat different from

57、 the previous ones in that a good percentage of voters fall in a younger _ and have amongst them, relatively more well-educated people. New taxes will also be introduced for high _.We begin paying income tax at 25 percent once we move into the _.Text AnalysisWords & Phrases:age bracketincome bracketstax bracket58Text AnalysisExercises on Words & Phrases: Use the following words & phrases t