Task 3. Interview tips

How you look and behave at an interview can sometimes be even more important than what you say! There are lots of things you can do to make a good impression on interviewers. Here are some tips relating to your appearance and body language. For each one select the correct missing word from the options.

1) Make sure your clothes are clean, but _____wear obvious logos or designer names.

1. do

1. don't
2. must

2) Don't use _____ much deodorant or perfume!

1. to

1. too
2. two

3) Don't wear too much jewellery. Interviewers don't _____ like nose rings!

1. never

1. sometimes
2. usually

4) Wear _____ that are smart, but comfortable.

1. cloths

1. clothes
2. covers

5) Arrive well ____ the interview time.

1. before

1. after
2. later than

6) Make eye ______ with the interviewer when you are introduced.

1. contactation

1. contiction
2. contact

7) Give a firm handshake, and make sure you _____!

1. snarl

1. smile
2. snigger

8) Don't ____. This will distract the interviewer from what you're saying.

1. fidget

1. figgit
2. fijit

9) Don't appear over-confident, for example by leaning too far back in your chair, but do try to _____.

1. relax

1. relapse

3. collapse

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Task 4. Search the Internet for more information about job interviews and make a poster ‘Job Interview Tips’ telling about general DOs and DON’Ts at an interview. Present your findings to the group.

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