Job Applications _ Upper intermediate level
Job Application Language https://kahoot.it/challenge/03560846
Business magazine Job interviews
Do job interviews stress you out? Do you want help with writing a CV or cover letter in English? In this series, Pippa and Phil take you through every step of getting a job from search, to interview, to your first day. Each episode features advice from a BBC World Service recruitment expert and useful vocabulary tips to help you apply for a job in English.
Text Dependent Questions on Preparing for an Interview:
What is the primary focus of the podcast episode discussed in the text?
- A) Job applications
- B) Interview preparation
- C) Resume writing
- D) Networking strategies
According to Phil, what does he try to do in preparation for an interview?
- A) Write a script
- B) Work out potential questions and answers
- C) Arrive right before the interview starts
- D) Avoid practicing
What does Amy Evans suggest you should research before the interview?
- A) The company’s financial statements
- B) The panel members and their roles
- C) The history of the company
- D) The job market trends
What is one of the main concerns mentioned by Pippa regarding practicing for an interview?
- A) Forgetting important details
- B) Sounding overly rehearsed or robotic
- C) Not having enough examples
- D) Arriving late to the interview
According to Amy, how should candidates practice for interviews?
- A) Only on paper
- B) By memorizing answers
- C) By role-playing with others or practicing in front of a mirror
- D) By writing down their answers
What is emphasized as an important aspect of interview preparation by both Phil and Amy?
- A) Developing a detailed script
- B) Finding the exact wording for answers
- C) Practicing to sound natural and confident
- D) Preparing for unexpected questions only
What logistical preparation does Pippa mention that can help reduce stress on the day of the interview?
- A) Arriving at the venue early
- B) Testing the route to the interview location
- C) Engaging in relaxation techniques
- D) Bringing a friend for support
What does Phil suggest about bringing notes to the interview?
- A) Notes should be memorized
- B) Notes can be used as a script
- C) Notes are unnecessary
- D) Notes can be brought but should not be read like a script
Why is it important to think about potential interview questions in advance, according to the text?
- A) To limit the number of questions asked
- B) To ensure you can answer confidently and naturally
- C) To avoid practicing at all
- D) To memorize every possible answer
What is the overall message of the podcast episode regarding interview preparation?
- A) It is crucial to over-prepare for interviews
- B) Balance between preparation and natural conversation is key
- C) Interviews are always stressful and unmanageable
- D) Practicing only enhances anxiety