. Job Interview Questions typically asked by employers: Could you tell me something about yourself? Why do you want to be a / an ........? What do you know about our company?
Why do you want to work for our company? What do / did you study? Tell me about your education. What are your best abilities?
Can you tell me about your work experience? What are your greatest strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why should we hire you?
How much would you like to earn? How will you contribute to our company? What are your future plans? Where do you see yourself in years?
Questions typically asked by employees What will be my responsibilities? What will be my salary? Will I get some training? Will I get a contract of employment?
What are the working hours? Is this a permanent or a temporary job? Useful work vocabulary Full time / part time Salary / wage Contract of employment Job experience Training Placement Jobless / unemployed Promotion Employer / employee Graduate Strengths / weaknesses To hire / to employ To fire / to dismiss Offer CV and covering letter Raise in salary Teamwork Motivation Cost –cutting Increased sales / profits Innovative solutions 12th Communicative English Book.indb Appendix Page Useful job interview ) Before the interview, practice your responses to the typical questions most employers ask. ) Know about the company to which you have applied for a job.
) Be there on time for the interview. Do not be late. ) Dress smartly. ) Do not use strong perfumes when you go for the interview.
) Do not answer the interview questions with just a ‘Yes’ or a ‘No’, but at the same time do not give very lengthy answers. ) Stress your achievements but undermine your weaknesses. ) Do not complain about your present employer. ) Be enthusiastic in your replies.
) Be professional.