Job Interview

Read the following dialog.

Mr. Deni: Good morning, Rani. I am Deni, the recruitment staff in this company.
Rani: Good morning, Mr. Deni.
Mr. Deni: How are you?
Rani: I am fine. Thank you.
Mr. Deni: Ok, then let’s start the interview. Are you ready?
Rani: Yes, I am.
Mr. Deni: Could you tell me a little bit about yourself?
Rani: I am a fresh-graduate of secretary department from SMKN Generasi Baru.
Mr. Deni: What are you looking for in a job?
Rani: The job must have a correlation with my previous study so that I can put it into practice. I also hope
that the job will develop my skills and professionality.
Mr. Deni: Would you tell me about your goals in the next 5 years?
Rani: My goal, for now, is to find a position in this company where I can develop myself to take a new
challenge. To get that achievement, I need to do my best when I have the opportunity to join this company.
Mr. Deni: Well, would you please describe your strength? Why should I hire you in this company?
Rani: I am a persistent and eager to learn person. I love to get along with people as a team.
Mr. Deni: Would you mind to work long hours? Can you handle the pressure?
Rani: I don’t mind to work long hours. I’m getting used to a tight deadline. When I was studying, I took an
extra course while I’m handling the projects from my teachers. Fortunately, I handled them well.
Mr. Deni: Ok, would you like to ask me some questions?
Rani: No, I don’t have. I think I have a good understanding of this company. I hope to have the opportunity to
work for this company.
Mr. Deni: Nice to meet you, Rani. Thank you for coming to this interview.
Rani: Nice to meet you too, sir.
Answer the following questions based on the
dialogs.
1. Does Rani have work experiences?
2. Rani said, “I’m getting used to a tight deadline.”
What does Rani mean?
3. What does Rani want for a job?
4. Rani said, “I think I have a good understanding of this
company.”
From Rani’s respond, what should you do before attending a
job interview?
5. Rani said, “I love to get along with people as a team.”
What can you infer from Rani’s character?
How to Deal with a Job Interview
Preparation for a Job Interview
1.Research for the Job
Do some research on the job description that you applied. Make a list of the skills, knowledge,
and personal and professional qualities that are required by the employer.
2.Matching your skills to the job requirements
Match the requirement of the job with the skills that you probably mastered. If there are some
requirements that still not fit to your skill, you need to give the logical reason.
3.Discover the company
It will help you to prepare for the interview questions related to the company. Discovering the
company will let you know more about the history, future goals, and also the culture of the
company. You can get information about the company by visiting the company website.
4.Preparing your interview clothes
Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare your interview clothes. You may start preparing your
clothes in the night, so you won’t be in a hurry to preparing the clothes.
5.Get the direction
To avoid tardiness, you need to know where is the location of your interview. By knowing the
location, you can calculate the time you start going to avoid running late to the interview.
Adopted from: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-interview-2061361 (April 5, 2019)
Tips for During The Job Interview
1. Make a great first impression
Never forget the little things such as shine your shoes, check your clothes for holes,
stains, pet hair, and loose thread. Show confident body language and smile during the job
interview.
2. Practice good manner and body language
Be confident in every occasion in the job interview. Make a firm handshake if shaking
hands with the interviewer. Make eye contact and smile to make sure that you are a
confident person.
3. Answer the questions concisely and focused
The job interview time is limited, so be mindful of rambling. Practicing your answer
before the interview will help you to stay focus.
4. Do not speak negative things about your previous job
If you ever discouraged from your previous job, focus on talking about what you have
achieved from the job and what you want to do next.
Adopted from: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/job-interview-tips-how-to-make-a-great-impression (April 6, 2019)
Tips for After the Job Interview

1. Ask for the next steps

After the interview, ask your interviewer about what to do next. This will be a
follow-up email with the result of your interview, additional requirement, or the
next interview.

2. Send a thank you letter after the interview to the interviewer

This is an optional step for you to do, but it will affect the personal connection
between you and your interviewer. Ask for the business card from each of the
interviewers so you can follow up individually with separated thank you email.

Adopted from: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/job-interview-tips-how-to-make-a-great-impression

(April 6, 2019)
Common Questions in Job Interview
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
The key is don’t give complete employment (or personal) history to the interviewer. Give an answer
that shows you are the right person for this position. Never give information about yourself when
the interviewer is not asking for it.
2. How did you know about the job vacancy?
This is the question where you can show your passion and connection to the company. For
example, if you found out the information from your friend in that company, you need to state the
name, then share why you were so excited to apply in that position.
3. Why should we hire you?
You need to answer this question with these statements: you cannot only do the work, but you can
deliver great result; you will really fit in the culture and the team in this company, and you are the
best candidate ever.
4. Where do you see yourself in five years?
An interviewer wants to know if you have set a realistic expectation for your career if you have
ambition and if the position that you apply to align with your goal and growth. It is OK to say that
you are not quite sure about your future goals, but experience plays an important role in helping
you make that decision.
5. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
Rather than answering like “I can’t meet a deadline to save my life” or “Nothing, I’m perfect” you
better thinking to something that you still struggle to achieve it. For example, maybe you have a
problem in speaking in front of audiences, but you still trying to eliminate that feeling by joining a
voluntary meeting to improve your confidence in speaking in front of audiences.
Adopted from: https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-the-31-most-common-interview-questions (April 5, 2019)
Grammar
Modal for expressing polite request
Modal verbs are helping/auxiliary verbs that express ideas such as ability, permission, and
asking for assistance. Many modal verbs have more than one meaning. They are always
followed by the simple verb (V1/Verb base). The following modals are used for expressing
polite request.

To ask questions in a very polite way, say: To ask questions in a polite but more
Would you/ Could you (please) + simple verb casual way, say:
(V1) + ...? Will you/ Can you (please) + simple
• Could you tell me about your job, verb (V1) + ...?
please? • Will you please inform your
• Would you please email that educational background?
resume to me? I need it immediately. • Can you do the overtime?
• Could you explain more about
your previous job?