Interview Grammar Practice AI’m from…At present, I’m…In my last job, I was a/an…I have a degree / certificate in…I have been studying English since…Interview Grammar Practice BInterview ObservationApplicant: __________________ Observer: _______________Did the applicant:Dress appropriately?WORDS YOU NEEDPART ONE – PERSONAL INFORMATIONWORDS YOU NEED(PAGE 2)PART TWO – EMPLOYMENT HISTORYPART THREE – EDUCATIONPART FOUR – REFERENCESGuidelines for Completing ApplicationsEmployment HistoryEmployment Application 1How did you hear about this position? ______________________________________Work ExperienceCollegeAdditional TrainingEmergency Contact InformationHave you ever been convicted of a crime? ________________________Employment Application 2JOB PREFERENCES AND AVAILABILITYCircle the days you are available for work: M T W TH F S SUCan you work in the evenings? ______What salary do you expect? _____________When can you start work? _______________Work ExperienceAddressCCSF EL Civics 2009-2010Interview Grammar Practice APractice your answers to the interview questions first orally, then in writing.- Use the grammar prompts in italics to give you ideas.- Don’t make a list of sentences.- Tell a story about yourself.- Be enthusiastic about yourself, your skills and the job you are applying for.- Sell yourself.1. Could you tell me a little about yourself?I’m from…At present, I’m…In my last job, I was a/an…I worked as a/an ….. for…. years.I have worked as a/an… for …years.I have been working as a/an…for…years.I have been studying English since….I have a certificate in…2. What position are you applying for? Why do you want this kind ofjob?I’m applying for the position of … at your company…I have the skills and experience for this job. For example…I’m good at…. I really enjoy….3. Why do you want to work for this company? organization/ restaurant/kind of business? I want to work for this company/business because… I know this is a good company because… I can use my skills and experience to help this company. For example, ….4. Could you tell me about your experience?At present, I’m working as a …at… (Give examples of duties and responsibilities).I worked as a …. for….years.I have worked as a /an …. for …. years.I have been working as a / an… for … years.When I was a …, I …. (Give examples of your job duties and responsibilities).5. Could you tell me about your education?In my country, I studied…I graduated from… in…76CCSF EL Civics 2009-2010I have a degree / certificate in…I have been studying English since…Now I’m studying … at…I can… and … very well.6. What skills do you have for this job?I know how to…I can… very well.I am good with… For example…I am good at… For example…I really enjoy… For example…7. What are your strengths? Why should we hire you for this job?Choose your best examples from experience, skills, special training, personal qualities or education.8. What kind of jobs do you like to do? I enjoy… I really enjoy doing… (kind of work)9. What are your weaknesses? English is my second language, but...10. Do you have any questions for me? Finishing the interview:1. Say: Thank you very much for your time. I really enjoyed meeting you and learning about your company. 2. Shake hands with the interviewer.Interview Grammar Practice BTeachers’ Instructions:- Have students do this exercise first as a writing exercise.- Correct for grammar/appropriate content.- Follow up: Cut into strips.- Have students practice orally in groups.I was a/an................................ in my country.In my last job, I was a/an ...............................................................77CCSF EL Civics 2009-2010I worked as a/an .................................................... for ........................... years.I have worked as a/an ................................................for ........................years.I have been working as a/an ............................... since...........................................I have been studying English since .....................................................................In my country, I studied ...........................................................................I graduated from ...................................... in ...................................................78CCSF EL Civics 2009-2010I have a degree/certificate in ..........................................................................Now I’m studying ..................................................... at .............................................I can ............................................ and .......................................... very well.I know how to ........................................................................I am good with ............................................... For example, .......................................I am good at .................................................. For example, ......................................I really enjoy .............................................. For example, ......................................I’m .......................................................... For example, I ....................................My goals for the future are to .....................................................................................In five years I would like to work as a ........................................................................I’d like to work in your company because.....................................................................79CCSF EL Civics 2009-2010ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT THE JOBWhat kinds of questions do you think are important to ask about the job you are applying for? Below are a few important questions you could ask. Add more to the list.1. Is there any training for this job?2. How long is the probationary period?3. When will you make your decision?4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 80CCSF EL Civics 2009-2010Interview ObservationApplicant: __________________ Observer: _______________Did the applicant:- Dress appropriately?- Shake hands and say, “It’s very nice to meet you?”- Smile frequently?- Make good eye contact?- Keep his/her hands and feet still? (NO nervous gestures, shaking,touching hair, etc.).- Sit up straight?- Give examples of duties, skills and personal qualities?- Answer