Warm-up Exercises

Intonation is one of the linguistic resources

that can be used to express feelings.

As a class, read the play by roles.

Task 1
Listen to the job interview. List Miss Gables

responsibilities with her present job and the

would-be responsibilities with the job she is
applying for.

Task 2: Self-reflection
Have you gone through any kind of interview?

Describe one such experience to your

classmate.
What do you think is crucial for a successful
interview?

Task 1: CET4-Spoken Test

Work in Groups of 4. One of you is going to

be the Examiner and the other three to be the

Candidates. Worksheets are to be used by
the Examiner.

Shift in Class Time:

Class for next week is shifted to 10 12 am,

Oct. 30, Sunday.

Walk for a Talk

1. Find Two statements you agree with and

TWO you disagree with.

2. Find the person who agrees with you on at
least one item and explain to each other why
you agree.
3. Find someone who disagrees with on one
of the items and try to convince her of the the
rightness of your position.

 Do you enjoy Walk for a Good Talk. If so,

please write one thought-provoking statement

related to Cinderella which I can use for
future student.

Structure of CET4-SET
Expectations on the interviewees
Part 1: Placement and Identification; Warming

up
Part 2: Show your ability in forming and
expressing opinions, in agreeing or
disagreeing with each other, in probing for
information and clarifying a point.
Part 3: Confirmation; Wind up the interview.

Interviews: Structure
Expectations on the interviewees
Three-part structure:
---Opening
---Sequence
---Ending

Interview: Opening
The purpose of this part is to put the

interviewee at ease and to establish rapport

between the interview-er and ee.
The best way to respond is in a short, friendly
manner without going into too much detail.

Opening: examples of incorrect responses

1. Interviewer: How are you today?

You: So, so. I'm rather nervous actually.

2. Interviewer: Did you have any trouble finding us?
You: As a matter of fact it was very difficult. I missed the exit and had to
return via the highway. I was afraid I was going to be late for the
interview.
3. Interviewer: Isn't this great weather we're having?
You: Yes, it's wonderful. I can remember this time last year. Wasn't it
awful! I thought it would never stop raining!

Interview: Main Sequence

In this part, the real business of interview is done,

including:
---identification and placement (Tell me about
yourself.)
---probe and confirmation (What type of position are
you looking for? Can you tell me about your
responsibilities at your last job? What is your
greatest strength? What is your greatest
weakness? Why do you want to work for Smith and
Sons? When can you begin? )

Main sequence: identification and placement

Interviewer: Tell me about yourself.

Candidate: I was born and raised in Milan, Italy. I

attended the University of Milan and received my
master's degree in Economics. I have worked for 12
years as a financial consultant in Milan for various
companies including Rossi Consultants, Quasar
Insurance and Sardi and Sons. I enjoy playing tennis
in my free time and learning languages.
Candidate: I've just graduated from the University of
Singapore with a degree in Computers. During the
summers, I worked as a systems administrator for a
small company to help pay for my education.

Main sequence: probe and confirmation

Interviewer: What type of position are you looking for?
Candidate: I'm looking for a position in which I can

utilize my experience.
Candidate: I would like any position for which I qualify.
Interviewer: What is your greatest strength?
Candidate: I work well under pressure. When there is
a deadline (a time by which the work must be finished),
I can focus on the task at hand (current project) and
structure my work schedule well. I remember one week
when I had to get 6 new customer reports out by
Friday at 5. I finished all the reports ahead of time
without having to work overtime.

Main sequence: probe and confirmation

Interviewer: Why do you want to work for Smith and

Sons?
Candidate: After following your firms progress for the
last 3 years, I am convinced that Smith and Sons are
becoming one of the market leaders and I would like
to be part of the team.
Candidate: I am impressed by the quality of your
products. I am sure that I would be a convincing
salesman because I truly believe that the Atomizer is
the best product on the market today.

Job Interview: Ending

The interviewer has made his mind and a

suitable question is found to signal the end of

the interaction (Are there any questions you
want to know?)