Beginner Business: Job Interview

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Let’s practice some expressions. I will read each sentence first. Please read after me.
まず講師が音読します。そのあと、文章を読んでください。
READ

Tell the interviewer why you are the right person for the job
自分がその仕事に向いている理由を述べる
     

  1. I am a very hardworking and patient employee. I can work on my own as well as with a team.
  2. Having a 2-year experience in sales, one of my greatest strengths is paying excellent attention to details.
  3. I sometimes push my self to do more than what is asked from me; that is my weakness.
  4. I can begin working for your company as soon as possible.
  5. I am looking forward to work in your company and share my knowledge and skills.
READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Davies and you will be Mr. Evans. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

会話文を読みましょう。講師がMr.Davies、あなたはMr.Evansのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
READ

 

One morning, Mr. Davies was having an interview with Mr. Evans.


Good morning. I am Mr. Davies, the owner of Best Tuna Corporation. Thank you for being here for your final interview. So you are applying for the Sales staff position. Have a seat, Mr. Evans. How would you describe yourself as an employee?
 
 
Thank you, Mr. Davies. First, I am very pleased to meet you. I am a very hardworking and patient employee. I can work on my own as well as with a team.
 

 
That is interesting. Could you tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
 
 
Sure. Having a 2-year experience in sales, one of my greatest strengths is paying excellent attention to details. However, I sometimes push my self to do more than what is asked from me; that is my weakness.
 

 
I understand. Your experience really fits the position you are applying for. Lastly, when is the earliest time you can begin working for us?
 
 
I can begin working for your company as soon as possible. I am looking forward to work in your company and share my knowledge and skills.
 
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions based on the dialogue.
会話文の内容について答えましょう。
ANSWER

1. What position is Mr. Evans applying for?
Answer: ________________
2. What is one of Mr. Evans’ greatest strengths?
Answer: ________________
CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
質問に答えましょう。
ANSWER

1. What was your very first job interview like?
Answer: ________________
2. What preparations do you do before attending an interview?
Answer: ________________
SITUATION QUESTIONS

Please tell me what you will do given the following situations.
以下の状況のとき、あなたならどうするか話してみましょう。
ANSWER

1. You were invited for an interview, but you knew that you could not attend the interview at the time and date they gave you. What would you do?
Answer: ________________
2. You were asked by your interviewer what you thought were your best characteristics? What would you say?
Answer: ________________