Self-presentation

Self-presentation

Volozhaninova S, Fedorova I. USPU​

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Why is self-presentation important? Is it important for a designer?

Introduction phrases:

Asking to repeat a question:

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Continue the sentence: I think I’m the right choice for this job because I know how to…

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Continue the sentence: I’m very good at ________ and that’s why I think I’ll be able to handle this position.

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Continue the sentence: I’d love to work here because I _______.

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Continue the sentence: I can say my top 3 skills are: ________, _________ and _________.

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Continue the sentence: I’m very good at ________ and that’s why I think I’ll be able to handle this position.

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Continue the sentence: I love the idea of working here because I enjoy _______.

Finishing the Interview:

Revising

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Which of these words can be used to describe a good design?

over-ornamentation, out of date, influential, alienating, degrading

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Someone who makes one-of-a-kind furniture pieces using their own design is called:

a manufacturer, a handyman, a laborer, a craftsman

Multiple Choice

Good interior design:

• isn’t attractive

• is lacking originality

• is accommodated to one’s lifestyle

• isn’t suiting the purpose of the room

Multiple Choice

Match the main principles of interior design with their descriptions: safety

• making the room look like nothing seen before

• providing comfortable, accessible room layout

• limiting the exposure to dangers to a minimum

• creating design that represents the room’s owner

Multiple Choice

Match the main principles of interior design with their descriptions: functionality

• making the room look like nothing seen before

• providing comfortable, accessible room layout

• limiting the exposure to dangers to a minimum

• creating design that represents the room’s owner

Multiple Choice

Match the main principles of interior design with their descriptions: originality

• making the room look like nothing seen before

• providing comfortable, accessible room layout

• limiting the exposure to dangers to a minimum

• creating design that represents the room’s owner

Multiple Choice

Match the main principles of interior design with their descriptions: personal touch

• making the room look like nothing seen before

• providing comfortable, accessible room layout

• limiting the exposure to dangers to a minimum

• creating design that represents the room’s owner

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A simplified, rough preliminary drawing is called:a render, a model, a sketch, a layout, a proof of concept

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Final product design is preceded by: proofs of concept, prototypes, layouts, creating POS elements, TV advertisements

Multiple Choice

If someone says that the company’s brand is having an identity crisis, what they mean is that this brand:

• is causing financial struggles for the company (to the point of bankruptcy)

• is outdated

• holds inconsistent values and beliefs, sends conflicting messages

• doesn’t have a recognizable design

Multiple Choice

Market research can determine whether the new design is what the customers want. In other words, it shows if this design can make the product:

• desirable

• enthusiastic

• unfulfilling

• unique

Read the text and divide it into logical parts

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Write a list of tips based on the text and your notes

​Watching a video: Top 10 Job Interview Questions in English

Write down the 10 questions ​

Divide in pairs and ask each other the questions from the video

Tip: remember the final tasks from the previous lessons when you're talking about your achievements, work experience and projects

1. Tell me a little bit about yourself

2. How did you hear about the position?

3. Why are you interested in this position?

4. Why should we hire you?

5. What do you consider your strengths and weaknesses?

6. Tell me about a time when you overcame a challenge at work

7. What are your career goals?

8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

9. Why do you want to work here?

10. Do you have any questions for me?

Final Task: Prepare for a dialogue. You are applying for a position in an international company.

• Remember to use the vocabulary (at least 10 words or phrases from our lessons)

• Pay attention to your grammar

• Remember the final tasks from the previous lessons when you're talking about your achievements, work experience and projects

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