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Perfect fit

Duration: 1 h Age: adults B1-B2 level Individual lesson

Main focus: Can participate actively in routine and non-routine formal discussion.

Can carry out an effective, fluent interview, departing spontaneously from

prepared questions, following up and probing iInteresting replies.

1 Warm-up
Exercise 1. Read the facts and tips for a job interview. Guess which words are
missing. Do you agree with all the points? Can you add something to the
list? 

1. Employers usually form opinions of ___ _____ within the first 10-30 seconds.

2. It's important to research the company _____ the interview.

3. Nonverbal communication, like _____ and _____, is important.

4. It's _____ to ask questions during the interview.

5. Preparation is key - practice common interview _____ beforehand.

6. Follow up with a thank you _____ after the interview.

7. Don't forget to bring extra _____ of your resume and any necessary documents.

2 Vocabulary
Exercise 2. Look through the list of words related to the topic. Do you know
their meaning? Can you define them? If you don’t know a word, there is a
glossary at the end of the lesson plan.

professional background personal traits

salary expectations previous employment

give it my all job requirements

strengths a degree qualifications

good fit job interview get hired

to apply for weaknesses resume

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Exercise 3. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the words from the previous
exercise.

1. I am working on my _____ to perform better at my job.

2. Employers focus on _____ in a _____.

3. I have _____ in SMM and customer service.

4. I want _____ the position of a receptionist at this hotel.

5. If I impress the hiring manager, I might _____ for the job!

6. Even though it's challenging, I want to _____ during the interview.

7. _____ may include specific education or experience.

8. My _____ are $20 per hour.

9. My professional _____ is in accounting and finance.

10. In my _____, I worked as a teacher assistant.

11. I need to update my _____ before applying for this job.

12. With my skills and experience, I think I would be a _____ for this company.

13. One of my _____ is a bachelor's degree in marketing.

14. I consider my leadership skills as my biggest _____.

3 Reading and speaking

Exercise 4. Read the dialogue. Highlight the phrases with the words from the
previous exercise in the answers to the interviewer’s questions. 

Role-play a dialogue including these questions with your teacher.

Try to reach the following communicative goals:

1. Ask 2-3 questions about the position or the team;

2. Present your weaknesses in a positive way;

3. Give at least one example from your work experience that shows your professionalism.

Hello, I'm Jane and I'll be interviewing you today for the UI
designer position. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
Hi, my name is Mark and I've been working as a UI designer for the past 3
years. I'm really excited to apply for this position and give it my all.
Great. Can you walk me through your professional background
and previous employment history?
Sure. After graduating with a degree in graphic design, I worked
for a startup company where I gained experience designing
mobile apps and websites. Then, I moved on to work at a larger
corporation where I was able to increase my knowledge by
working on more complex projects.

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Impressive. What personal traits and strengths do you have that make

you a good fit for this job?

Well, I think my attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving skills

are some of my strongest points. I am really good and efficient at working

in a team. And I enjoy brainstorming sessions with colleagues.

That's great to hear. We're looking for someone who can handle job

requirements like managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

Can you tell us about a time when you had to handle multiple tasks?

Absolutely! At my previous job, I worked on designing web and

mobile interfaces at the same time, as well as making changes

that my boss asked for. To keep things organized, I created a plan

on a special platform for teamwork and kept in touch with my

teammates to make sure everything was done on time and up to

standards.

Excellent. One final question for you - what salary expectations do you
have for this role?

Well, based on my qualifications and experience, I would say a range

between $60,000-$75,000 with benefits sounds fair.

Thank you for sharing that, Mark. We'll let you know if we decide to

move forward with your application.

Thank you, Jane. It was great speaking with you.

Exercise 5. Make up interesting sentences with these words. You can use the

words in any order, but all of the words mentioned in the same line should be

included into one sentence.

1 responsibilities position main

2 long-term career goal

3 team dynamic department

4 communication key team

5 support employee development

6 considering application hearing

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Correct answers

Exercise 1

Made in “Find Interesting Facts”.

Suggested answers:

1. job candidates

2. before

3. eye contact, postur e

4. okay

5. questions

6. email

7. copies

Exercise 2

Made in “Essential vocabulary”.

Exercise 3

Made in “Sentences with target vocabulary” and “Fill in the gap”.

Correct answers:

1. weaknesses
8. salary expectations

2. personal traits, job interview

9. background

3. a degre e
10. previous employment

4. to apply fo r
11. resume

5. get hire d
12. good fit

6. give it my al l
13. qualifications

7. job requirements 14. strengths

Exercise 4

Made in “Create a dialogue on any topic”.

Exercise 5

Made in “Link the words into sentences”.

Possible answers:

1. What are the main responsibilities of this position?

2. My long-term career goal is to become a manager in the industry.

3. Could you describe the team dynamic in this department?

4. In my opinion, communication is key when working in a team environment.

5. How does your company support employee development?

6. Thank you for considering my application and I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

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Glossary

personal traits qualities that describe a person's behavior and personality.

salary expectations the amount of money a person hopes to earn for their work in a

particular job.

job interview a formal conversation in which someone is asked questions in order to

find out if they are suitable for a job position.

to apply for to submit an application or request for consideration for a job or other

opportunity.

previous employment work experience gained from past jobs or positions held by a person.

good fit when an individual's skills, qualifications, and personality match the

requirements and culture of a company or job.

get hired to be offered and accept a job position after successfully completing

the hiring process.

weaknesses areas where a person doesn’t have enough skill or knowledge and may

need improvement.

strengths skills,and abilities that a person is really good at.

professional background individual's education, work experience, and training related to their

career field.

qualifications
education, skills, experience, or other things that make a person

suitable for a particular job or task.

job requirements specific skills, experience, education, or other criteria necessary to

perform a particular job.

a degree an academic qualification that a person gets when they have passed

the course.

give it my all to put maximum effort towards achieving a goal or completing a task.

resume a document summarizing an individual's education, work experience,

skills, and achievements used when applying for a job