Do you want to nail your next job interview? In this comprehensive lesson, students will acquire essential skills and knowledge about the job interviewing process. The lesson features an entertaining and insightful video of a humorous job interview, making the process easy to understand. Students will learn and practice common interview phrases and vocabulary, enhancing their performance in real-life interviews. The lesson includes engaging discussion activities and practical worksheets designed for both adults and teenagers

Lesson Objectives

Grammar: Students will explore various sentence structures used in job interviews, focusing on formulating and answering typical interview questions using appropriate tenses and modal verbs.

Listening: Students will listen to a mock job interview in the video to identify key phrases and learn how to respond to different types of interview questions, both typical and challenging.

Speaking: Participants will engage in role-play activities to simulate job interviews, enhancing their ability to use interview-specific language and express themselves professionally in various interview scenarios.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary related to job interviews, including terms like "qualifications," "strengths," "weaknesses," and "career goals." These terms will help students discuss their professional experiences and aspirations effectively.

Cultural Awareness: Students will discuss different interview practices that may vary by culture, such as dress codes, forms of address, and expected behaviors, enhancing their understanding of global job-seeking etiquette.

Homework: Students will practice vocabulary and phrases learned in the lesson. They will complete tasks that involve matching interview questions with appropriate answers, filling in blanks with job-specific terminology, and writing a follow-up email after an interview.

Video

Have you ever wondered what to expect in a job interview? From introductions to strengths and weaknesses to thank you emails, watch this funny video to learn about the dos and don’ts for every job interview.

Video Transcript

-So, tell me about yourself.

-I lack empathy.

-Alicia.

-Hi.

-Hi, thanks for coming in.

-Thank you so much for seeing me.

-Have a seat.

-Thank you.

-So, tell me about yourself.

-What are you, my therapist? I have a deeply personal relationship with Netflix. And my favorite food group is tacos, obviously.

-This is not your Tinder profile, it's a job interview.

-What I want to do is help people both, like, in my personal life and professionally, which is why I have a real passion for customer service.

-What do you know about the company?

-Well, I've taken it upon myself to look at the LinkedIn profiles of everyone that's ever stepped foot inside this building. And I have to say, the pictures of your family from 2009 at Barbados, were unbelievable.

-You should know as much about the company as possible before you walk through the door. In the age of Google, there's no reason not to do your homework. Just don't be creepy about it.

-Yeah, I was really impressed with the new marketing campaign that you guys did that so seamlessly integrated with social media.

-What are your strengths?

-I can flawlessly apply eyeliner while I'm on the moving subway. I remember all of my friends' names. People tell me I'm a good listener. I really can hear.

-Come on. You can't come to a job interview not knowing what you're good at.

-I think I do a really good job of leading people when it's hard and someone needs to step up, but also understanding how to communicate with people and work in a collaborative environment.

-So, what would you say are some of your weaknesses?

-According to my ex, I have a lot of issues. But I'd say the issues are really with him. He’s a nightmare.

-This is not a trick question. A good tip would be to talk about something that used to be a flaw and then tell me how you overcame it.

-I used to struggle a lot with time management, and then I've gotten much better about knowing for myself how much I can take on and really give my all and when I need to step back and give it to someone else.

-All right, great. So, do you have any questions for me?

-You’re not going to interview anyone else, right? How many people are you interviewing? A lot of people? [Oh god], a lot of people. I really try hard. What is the salary starting? How much am I getting?

-People love talking about themselves. So, asking a few good questions will definitely get you remembered at the end of the day. But don't get all nitty gritty with the details about the job when you haven't been offered the position yet. After the interview, send a thank you email. And a note in the mail never hurts. And if you don't get the job, don't get down on yourself or your prospects. Keep looking.