You’re in the hot seat! In this lesson, students will discuss how to handle unexpected job interview questions. The lesson includes plenty of engaging discussion activities and worksheets centered around a video about creative interview questions. Students will also practice new vocabulary they can use to talk about this topic. The lesson activities and worksheets have been developed for both adult and teenage learners, ensuring a dynamic and practical learning experience.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will watch a video about creative and unconventional job interview questions. They'll answer comprehension questions to practice recognizing key information from the video.

Speaking: Students will engage discussions to simulate answering difficult interview questions. They'll share strategies on how to handle surprise questions confidently and discuss past job interview experiences.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce and practice vocabulary related to unconventional job interview questions and professional communication. Key terms include "own up to a mistake," "blame," and "articulate." Students will learn to apply these terms while describing their interview techniques.

Homework: Students will complete activities to reinforce strategies for answering tricky interview questions. They'll choose appropriate responses for specific scenarios and identify ways to highlight their strengths when answering unexpected questions.

Video

                                                “What kind of animal are you and why?” Have you heard of such an interview question? Believe it or not, people have been asked such questions during an interview. Watch this video and learn more about creative interview questions that employers ask. Such creative questions not only keep the interview process interesting for the employer and the candidate but also reveal an aspect of a candidate’s personality that would typically go unexplored.
												
                                            