Unit Two
Abschlussbedingungen
One day you might have to apply for a job in English. In this unit you will learn how to write a CV and covering letter in English. You will also have a look at some questions you might be asked at a job interview.
Objectives:
After this unit you should be able to:
- write a CV
- write a letter of intent
- answer question at a job interview
Objectives:
After this unit you should be able to:
- write a CV
- write a letter of intent
- answer question at a job interview
Tasks and Dates
Job Interview
1. Read the questions (a person applying for the position of Design Engineer was asked). What would you answer? Write down your answers.
1) Tell me about yourself
2) Do you know anything about our company?
3) Why do you want to work here?
4) What do you consider your most significant weaknesses?
5) Do you prefer working with others or alone?
6) When would you like to start?
2.
3. Listen again and comlete the Job Interview Listening comprehension Quiz.
4. Study some more common questions. What would you answer?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What did you like most in your last job?
• How do you get on with other people?
• Do you work best on your own or in a team?
• How do you manage multitasking?
• How do you deal with stress?
Some tips for success:
- wear smart clothes
- be positive
- give relevant answers
- get to the interview early
5. Look at the job advertisement below. Write down some questions as if you wanted to recruit the new eployees. Post your questions to the JOB INTERVIEW forum. Post your answer to at leas one contributions.
Position: Control Engineer
Company: JET ENGINES
Skills: mechanical, design, production control
Qualification:M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
1) Tell me about yourself
2) Do you know anything about our company?
3) Why do you want to work here?
4) What do you consider your most significant weaknesses?
5) Do you prefer working with others or alone?
6) When would you like to start?
2.
3. Listen again and comlete the Job Interview Listening comprehension Quiz.
4. Study some more common questions. What would you answer?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What did you like most in your last job?
• How do you get on with other people?
• Do you work best on your own or in a team?
• How do you manage multitasking?
• How do you deal with stress?
Some tips for success:- wear smart clothes
- be positive
- give relevant answers
- get to the interview early
5. Look at the job advertisement below. Write down some questions as if you wanted to recruit the new eployees. Post your questions to the JOB INTERVIEW forum. Post your answer to at leas one contributions.
Position: Control Engineer
Company: JET ENGINES
Skills: mechanical, design, production control
Qualification:M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering