Business Listening: Job Interview Tips

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B2 | Business Listening from video | 12 min

Watch the video. You can watch more than once. The video plays the selected excerpt.

A calm cat in a tie sits at a desk with a notebook and a glass of water, ready for an interview. — Prepare, listen and answer clearly.
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Watch the interview preparation excerpt carefully:

Allow a ___ for traffic delays.

Use ONE WORD spoken in the video.

____

Arriving early can ___ interview stress.

Use ONE WORD spoken in the video.

____

Check that your clothes are ___.

Use NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS spoken in the video.

____

Video interviews need a ___ connection.

Use TWO WORDS spoken in the video.

____

How formal should interview clothes be?

____ Match staff exactly.____ Dress slightly more formally.____ Wear only casual clothes.

Why check company photos on social media?

____ Judge marketing success.____ Identify future colleagues.____ Understand workplace clothing.

Why keep documents nearby during video interviews?

____ Use them for reference.____ Show them on camera.____ Avoid all digital files.

Choose TWO tips from the speaker.

____ Memorise the company portfolio.____ Keep your background tidy.____ Join exactly on time.____ Take deep breaths.____ Call technical support first.

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