1、unit07,Teaching Aim,Reading I,Reading II,Extended Activities,Teaching Aim,Teaching Aim,1. Cognitive Information(认知信息): Knowledge About Interview 2. Language Focus(内容重点) Key Words:. myth, tip, obtain, incompetent, accommodate, expectation, appeasement, hire, ingratiating, encounter, transact, authent
2、icity, wisdom;. affect, cover, relevant, evidence, crisp, inspiration.,Unit 7 Interview,Teaching Aim,Teaching Aim,Unit 7 Interview, Phrases:. get rid of, do ones best, become/be used to, lose touch with, get in touch with, in general, get .nowhere, a middle ground, hang loose, turn off, no dice, fee
3、l free to, lie with, be oneself, for a change, at times, in effect, change ones mind; . build up, at ease, turn into, take over Word Study: hesitate， suit, resent, allow, impress Useful Structures: neither .nor (either .or)with an open mindbe in a position toso .that .keep an eye on Grammar: Plural
4、Forms of Nouns,Teaching Aim,Teaching Aim,Unit 7 Interview,3. Communicative Skills(交际技能) Expressions: Interviewing People Reading: CV and Application Letters 4. Lexical Knowledge(词汇学知识): suffixes: -ify, -ize/ise, -en,Reading I,Reading I,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Pre-reading,Text,New Wor
5、ds and Expressions,Exercises,Post-reading,Pre-reading,Pre-reading,Unit 7 Interview,Pre-reading I,Pre-reading II,Pre-reading I,Unit 7 Interview,Pre-reading I,I. Brainstorming: Work with your partner and write out words or expressions often used at an interview.,curriculum vitae/CV, rsum, diploma, cer
6、tificate, letter of application, reference letter, applicant, employee, employer, candidate, interviewer, interviewee .,wages, payment, bonus, fringe benefits, advancement, company car, overtime, expenses account, in-field training, promotion opportunity, insurance, health care, starting salary, pen
7、sion, additional holiday, paid vacation ,previous experience, family background, work experience, qualifications, educational background, language ability, hobbies, career plan ,Pre-reading II,Unit 7 Interview,1. What purpose does a job interview serve?,Pre-reading II,II. Pairwork: Discuss the follo
8、wing questions with your partner.,2. What do you think is the key to success at a job interview?,Pre-reading II,Unit 7 Interview,3. What are the typical questions that an interviewer might ask? And how will you respond if you are asked those questions?,Pre-reading II,Key:,1) Tell me about yourself.
9、2) What do you think are your strengths and weaknesses? 3) We have a lot of applicants for this job, why should we hire you? 4) What has been your most valuable experience? 5) How would you describe your personality? 6) When did you last lose your temper? Describe what happened. 7) Which is more imp
10、ortant to you: status or money? 8) How long do you think youd stay with us if you were given the job? 9) Why do you want to leave your present job? 10) What makes you think youd enjoy working for us? 11) Are you an ambitious person? 12) What would you like to be doing ten years from now? 13) What ha
11、ve you done in your present job that makes you feel most proud of yourself? 14) What was the worst problem you had in your present job and how did you solve it? 15) What is the best idea youve had in the past month?,Pre-reading II,Unit 7 Interview,Pre-reading II,16) What is your worst fault and what
12、 is your best quality? 17) Dont you think you are a little young/old for this job? 18) What are your long-range goals? 19) Describe your present job - what do you find rewarding about it? 20) What do you do in your spare time? 21) What excites you about the job youre doing now? 22) What worries you
13、about the job youre doing now? 23) Describe your ideal boss. 24) How would you rate your present boss?,4. Do you think it a good way to recruit new staff through interview? Are there any other alternatives you would like to suggest? 5. How will you prepare for an important job interview?,1-Text-1,Te
14、xt,Unit 7 Interview,How to Shine at a Job Interview,1-Text-2,Text,Unit 7 Interview,1-Text-3,Text,Unit 7 Interview,1-Text-4,Text,Unit 7 Interview,1-Text-5,Text,Unit 7 Interview,1-Text-6,Text,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,1. Types of job interviewsA job interview is yo
15、ur chance to show an employer what he or she will get if youre hired. That is why it is essential to be well prepared for the job interview. Preparing means knowing about the industry, the employer, and yourself. It means paying attention to details like personal appearance, punctuality, and demeano
16、r. Knowledge is always your best weapon. That starts with the very basic bit of knowledge regarding job interviews. Before you research the industry and the company and even before you practice answering the questions you might be asked, you should have some general information about job interviews.
17、,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,The Screening Interview Your first interview with a particular employer will often be the screening interview. This is usually an interview with someone in human resources. It may take place in person or on the telephone. He or she will
18、 have a copy of your resume in hand and will try to verify the information on it. The human resources representative will want to find out if you meet the minimum qualifications for the job and, if you do, you will be passed on to the next step.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Inf
19、ormation,The Selection Interview The selection interview is the step in the process which makes people the most anxious. The employer knows you are qualified to do the job. While you may have the skills to perform the tasks that are required by the job in question, the employer needs to know if you
20、have the personality necessary to “fit in”. Someone who cant interact well with management and co-workers may disrupt the functioning of an entire department. This ultimately can affect the companys bottom line. Many experts feel that this can be determined within the first several minutes of the in
21、terview. However, more than one person being interviewed for a single opening may appear to fit in. Often, job candidates are invited back for several interviews with different people before a final decision is made.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,The One-to-One Inter
22、view The most common interview is the one to one: the interviewer with the interviewee. It is a test/conversation and both parties will end the conversation with an opinion. The interviewer: if the candidate is right for the job and the interviewee: if the organization is right for him. The intervie
23、w starts when the interviewee meets the interviewer. A lot can be read in body language, signs and other non-verbal communication. The clothes you wear are also important. The interviewer is going to conduct an “investigation” in order to see if you are fit for the job vacancy and whether you are be
24、tter at the job than the other candidates. The interviewer will ask questions of a technical nature and of a general nature. General questions will analyze your problem-solving abilities and your ability to socialize with the rest of the team. Always use previous achievements to back any facts you m
25、ention.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,The Group Interview In the group interview, several job candidates are interviewed at once. The interviewers are trying to separate the leaders from the followers. In any group there is a natural process that takes place where th
26、e group stratifies into leaders and followers. The interviewer may also be trying to find out if you are a “team player”. The type of personality the employer is looking for determines the outcome of this interview. There is nothing more to do than act naturally. Acting like a leader if you are not
27、one may put you into a job for which you are not appropriate.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,The Panel Interview In a panel interview, the candidate is interviewed by several people at once. It can be quite intimidating as questions are fired at you. You should try to
28、 remain calm and establish rapport with each member of the panel. Make eye contact with each member of the panel as you answer his or her questions. The panel interview is stressful and this is why organizations use it: to see the candidates reaction to stress. You will be asked questions from all t
29、he panel members. Sometimes the same question by different panel members. It is difficult to build the kind of connection with the interview panel as you can in a one-to-one interview.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,The Phone Interview This kind of interview is often
30、the first contact with an employer. A phone interview is also used when candidates reside in other countries. The most important thing to remember in phone interviewing is that you are working towards a face-to-face discussion. Here are some most recommendable phone interviewing techniques: Show ent
31、husiasm. Remember that you do not have the advantage of interview body language. Hold the receiver well. The mouthpiece should be 5 cm from your lips. Speak normally or a little slower. Make sure there is no background music. Switch your mobile phone off.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Back
32、ground Information,Switch your computer speaker off. Switch the front bell off (if you can). Lock your pets away. Avoid being too cheerful or overly concern. Make a list of things to say and of your strengths and keep them handy. Practice a phone interview with a friend. Always be positive even if t
33、his job change has not been your choice. Do not smoke, chew gum or drink tea during the interview. Avoid salary discussions in a phone interview. Ask when it is convenient to meet for a face to face interview.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,2.Present yourself successf
34、ully - before, during and after your job interview Before Your Job Interview: Learn all you can about the company or organization: learn as much as you can so that your questions are sophisticated and knowledgeable during the interview. Employers expect you to arrive? knowing background information
35、about the organization. If you dont, you look like youre not really interested in the job. You have to be able to answer the critical question of why you would like to work for that employer - and not sound like you would take any job. Research helps you formulate intelligent and appropriate questio
36、ns to ask in your interview.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,Prepare your clothes for your interview, making sure they are businesslike, clean, pressed and conservative: make sure your hair and nails trimmed and clean. Your attire should be noticed as being appropriate
37、 and well-fitting, but it should not take center stage. When in doubt, always dress more professionally rather than more casually. Dressing nicely and appropriately is a compliment to the person you meet, so if in doubt, err? on the side of dressing better than you might need to. Prepare papers for
38、your interview, including extra copies of your resume, job reference lists, reference letters, legal pad for taking notes, and any other information that you may wish to have with you. During Your Job Interview:,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,Arrive 10 to 15 minutes e
39、arly. Dont take any chances that you might be even one minute late. Treat all people you encounter with professionalism and kindness. That receptionist or secretary or maintenance man may offer his or her opinion of you to the boss. It will count. Dont let the employers casual approach cause you to
40、drop your manners or professionalism. You should maintain a professional image. Dont address the interviewer by his or her first name unless you are invited to. Dont chew gum or give off smell like smoke. Dont take cell phone calls during an interview. If you carry a cell phone, turn it off during t
41、he interview to be sure it doesnt ring. Dont ever interrupt the interviewer, even if you are anxious and enthusiastic about answering the question.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information, Be aware of your non-verbal behaviors - sit straight, smile as often as you can, maintai
42、n eye contact but dont stare the interviewer down, lean forward but not invading the interviewers space. Sit still in your seat: avoid fidgeting and slouching. Dont be shy or self-effacing. You want to be enthusiastic, confident and energetic, but not aggressive, pushy or egotistic. That fine line i
43、s important. If you find yourself trying hard to sell yourself, you are probably crossing the line. Instead, pull back, be confident and reassuring and calm. Dont make negative comments about previous employers or professors (or others).,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information
44、, Listen very carefully to each question you are asked and give thoughtful, to-the-point and honest answers. Ask for clarification if you dont understand a question. It is OK to take a few moments of silence to gather your thoughts before answering. Try not to “beat around the bush” or take a long t
45、ime to give the answer the interviewer is seeking. Make sure you understand the employers next step in the hiring process: know when and from whom you should expect to hear next. Know what action you are expected to take next, if any. Always thank the interviewer for his or her time at the close of
46、the interview and establish a follow-up plan. When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and make eye contact. Depart gracefully.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,After Your Job Interview: After the interview, make notes right away so you dont
47、forget critical details. Always send a thank-you letter to the interviewer immediately. If there were several people that interviewed you, send them each a thank-you note. It is good to keep the letter short but to also reiterate your interest in the position and your confidence in your qualificatio
48、ns.,Unit 7 Interview,Background Information,Background Information,Dont call the employer back immediately. If the employer said they would have a decision in a week, it is OK to call them in a week, again to thank them for the interview and reiterate your interest. If you receive word that another
49、candidate was chosen, you may also send a follow-up letter to that employer, again thanking him or her for the opportunity to interview for the position. Let them know that should another or similar position open in the future, you would love to have the opportunity to be interviewed again.,Unit 7 Interview,New Words and Expressions,New Words and Expressions,New words and Expressions,Notes,Language and Culture Focus,Unit 7 Interview,
