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WorksheetsXII_QUIZ 3_JOB INTERVIEW
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Rani: Good afternoon. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do a job interview.
Mr. Dion: Good afternoon, please have a seat. I'm Dion, the hiring manager of Sejahtera Company. I am assuming you found your way here without trouble.
Rani: Actually, I am very familiar with this area, so there was absolutely no problem.
Mr. Dion: OK. Let's start the interview. I have read your resume and I am curious about your resignation from your previous company. Could you please tell me about your resignation?
Rani: Well, I am interested in switching fields. My previous job didn't give me sufficient development.
Mr. Dion: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular?
Rani: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.
Mr. Dion: What are you not good at?
Rani: Sometimes I feel impatient with things and I am hard on my myself.
Mr. Dion: We appreciate hearing that about you. Later on, I will contact you for the next step of this interview. I think it is enough for today.
Rani: Thank you, Mr. Dion. I look forward to hearing good news from you.
What is the dialog about?
Sejahtera Company
Rani's resignation
A job interview
Rani resume
Rani: Good afternoon. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do a job interview.
Mr. Dion: Good afternoon, please have a seat. I'm Dion, the hiring manager of Sejahtera Company. I am assuming you found your way here without trouble.
Rani: Actually, I am very familiar with this area, so there was absolutely no problem.
Mr. Dion: OK. Let's start the interview. I have read your resume and I am curious about your resignation from your previous company. Could you please tell me about your resignation?
Rani: Well, I am interested in switching fields. My previous job didn't give me sufficient development.
Mr. Dion: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular?
Rani: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.
Mr. Dion: What are you not good at?
Rani: Sometimes I feel impatient with things and I am hard on my myself.
Mr. Dion: We appreciate hearing that about you. Later on, I will contact you for the next step of this interview. I think it is enough for today.
Rani: Thank you, Mr. Dion. I look forward to hearing good news from you.
Why did Rani decide to resign from her previous job?
She wanted to switch her job field
She was not satisficed with her previous job
She was impatient doing her previous job
She felt that the company was not well developed
Rani: Good afternoon. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to do a job interview.
Mr. Dion: Good afternoon, please have a seat. I'm Dion, the hiring manager of Sejahtera Company. I am assuming you found your way here without trouble.
Rani: Actually, I am very familiar with this area, so there was absolutely no problem.
Mr. Dion: OK. Let's start the interview. I have read your resume and I am curious about your resignation from your previous company. Could you please tell me about your resignation?
Rani: Well, I am interested in switching fields. My previous job didn't give me sufficient development.
Mr. Dion: Do you feel that you are exceptionally good at anything in particular?
Rani: I am good at pulling together teams of people to accomplish a task.
Mr. Dion: What are you not good at?
Rani: Sometimes I feel impatient with things and I am hard on my myself.
Mr. Dion: We appreciate hearing that about you. Later on, I will contact you for the next step of this interview. I think it is enough for today.
Rani: Thank you, Mr. Dion. I look forward to hearing good news from you.
How does Mr. Dion know about Rani's resignation?
He asks directly to Rani about it.
He asks Rani's previous boss.
He reads Rani's resume.
He knows from Rani's explanation.
If you really want to make yourself memorable during a job interview, you have to focus more on telling stories. Facts and dates are easy for hiring managers to forget and mix up. However, human brains are wired to remember the images we attach to the words of a compelling story. Marketers often make use of stories in order to sell products and services. In fact, think about your favorite commercials and advertisements. Did you enjoy the media because of the narrative or the product or service offered?
When you are in an interview, consider yourself as a salesman and the product as your professional effort. You want to convince the interviewer to invest in what you have to offer. As such, tell stories during a job interview to give him or her a narrative to support. Now, don't launch into a detailed memoir of your daily life so far. Though your personal story is probably rich and intriguing, your professional narrative is much more relevant in this context.
You will likely be given a few opportunities to talk about a situation when you dealt with an important issue or offered a fantastic solution. In these moments, you will naturally be able to tell stories of the job interview. On the spot, you must gauge what is appropriate. Does the hiring manager want to know that you can work alone or with a team? Does the hiring manager want a succinct answer or a thorough example? Pay attention to the situation to make sure you make good choices about the length and subject of your responses. Adopted from: https://www.livecareer.com/interview/questions/tell stories-job-interview (April 12, 2019)
What is the text about?
Dealing with a job interview by telling our
professional narration.
The necessity to sell our professional abilities in a job interview.
Tips of getting hired in a job interview
session.
A hiring manager who usually forgets
about the interviewee data presentation.
If you really want to make yourself memorable during a job interview, you have to focus more on telling stories. Facts and dates are easy for hiring managers to forget and mix up. However, human brains are wired to remember the images we attach to the words of a compelling story. Marketers often make use of stories in order to sell products and services. In fact, think about your favorite commercials and advertisements. Did you enjoy the media because of the narrative or the product or service offered?
When you are in an interview, consider yourself as a salesman and the product as your professional effort. You want to convince the interviewer to invest in what you have to offer. As such, tell stories during a job interview to give him or her a narrative to support. Now, don't launch into a detailed memoir of your daily life so far. Though your personal story is probably rich and intriguing, your professional narrative is much more relevant in this context.
You will likely be given a few opportunities to talk about a situation when you dealt with an important issue or offered a fantastic solution. In these moments, you will naturally be able to tell stories of the job interview. On the spot, you must gauge what is appropriate. Does the hiring manager want to know that you can work alone or with a team? Does the hiring manager want a succinct answer or a thorough example? Pay attention to the situation to make sure you make good choices about the length and subject of your responses. Adopted from: https://www.livecareer.com/interview/questions/tell stories-job-interview (April 12, 2019)
What is paragraph two about?
Your ability to be a salesman for the
marketing purpose.
Convincing the interviewer about your
professional capabilities.
Relating your life to get the interviewer's
attention.
The relevancy of the professional narration
in a job interview.
If you really want to make yourself memorable during a job interview, you have to focus more on telling stories. Facts and dates are easy for hiring managers to forget and mix up. However, human brains are wired to remember the images we attach to the words of a compelling story. Marketers often make use of stories in order to sell products and services. In fact, think about your favorite commercials and advertisements. Did you enjoy the media because of the narrative or the product or service offered?
When you are in an interview, consider yourself as a salesman and the product as your professional effort. You want to convince the interviewer to invest in what you have to offer. As such, tell stories during a job interview to give him or her a narrative to support. Now, don't launch into a detailed memoir of your daily life so far. Though your personal story is probably rich and intriguing, your professional narrative is much more relevant in this context.
You will likely be given a few opportunities to talk about a situation when you dealt with an important issue or offered a fantastic solution. In these moments, you will naturally be able to tell stories of the job interview. On the spot, you must gauge what is appropriate. Does the hiring manager want to know that you can work alone or with a team? Does the hiring manager want a succinct answer or a thorough example? Pay attention to the situation to make sure you make good choices about the length and subject of your responses. Adopted from: https://www.livecareer.com/interview/questions/tell stories-job-interview (April 12, 2019)
"Does the hiring manager want a succinct answer or a thorough example?" (Paragraph 3) What is the synonym of succinct?
Neutral.
Tiny.
Simple.
Short.
Mrs. Putri : Please come in and have a seat.
Arya : Thanks.
Mrs. Putri : Let's start the interview. Could you please tell me something about you?
Arya : I am an undergraduate of Sejahtera University majoring in computer and network engineering. Now, I am waiting for my graduation. I am also doing a part-time job as an account administrator.
Mrs. Putri : Where are you working?
Arya : I am working for my campus, Sejahtera University in the faculty of Economics.
Mrs. Putri : How much salary are you taking in your part-time job?
Arya : I earn 1.1 million Rupiah per month.
Mrs. Putri : Why do you want to leave that job?
Arya : Firstly, it was a part-time job and I wanted to have a full-time job. Secondly, I am not interested in the accounting field.
Mrs. Putri : You are doing your graduation. How will you be able to do a full-time job?
Arya : I am doing graduation through correspondence. Therefore, I would be able to do a full-time job.
Mrs. Putri : Why do you want to join a computer network developer?
Arya : I would like to implement my knowledge in this field. I'm sure, the career prospects are brighter here. My talent is valued here.
Mrs. Putri : I am impressed with your answer. Would you like to have your appointment letter just now and join the company from the first of the coming month?
Arya : Definitely. Thank you for giving me opportunity to work with this company.
Mrs. Putri : You're welcome.
What is Arya's intention for leaving his previous job?
He wants to get a better life in his new job.
He was fired from his previous company.
He is not interested in his part-time job.
He doesn't want to switch his major of
working.
Mrs. Putri : Please come in and have a seat.
Arya : Thanks.
Mrs. Putri : Let's start the interview. Could you please tell me something about you?
Arya : I am an undergraduate of Sejahtera University majoring in computer and network engineering. Now, I am waiting for my graduation. I am also doing a part-time job as an account administrator.
Mrs. Putri : Where are you working?
Arya : I am working for my campus, Sejahtera University in the faculty of Economics.
Mrs. Putri : How much salary are you taking in your part-time job?
Arya : I earn 1.1 million Rupiah per month.
Mrs. Putri : Why do you want to leave that job?
Arya : Firstly, it was a part-time job and I wanted to have a full-time job. Secondly, I am not interested in the accounting field.
Mrs. Putri : You are doing your graduation. How will you be able to do a full-time job?
Arya : I am doing graduation through correspondence. Therefore, I would be able to do a full-time job.
Mrs. Putri : Why do you want to join a computer network developer?
Arya : I would like to implement my knowledge in this field. I'm sure, the career prospects are brighter here. My talent is valued here.
Mrs. Putri : I am impressed with your answer. Would you like to have your appointment letter just now and join the company from the first of the coming month?
Arya : Definitely. Thank you for giving me opportunity to work with this company.
Mrs. Putri : You're welcome.
What makes Mrs. Putri worry?
Arya was paid high for his previous job.
Arya doesn't have enough working
experience.
Arya has worked for a non-linear major from his education.
Arya is still waiting for his graduation from
his university.
Mrs. Putri : Please come in and have a seat.
Arya : Thanks.
Mrs. Putri : Let's start the interview. Could you please tell me something about you?
Arya : I am an undergraduate of Sejahtera University majoring in computer and network engineering. Now, I am waiting for my graduation. I am also doing a part-time job as an account administrator.
Mrs. Putri : Where are you working?
Arya : I am working for my campus, Sejahtera University in the faculty of Economics.
Mrs. Putri : How much salary are you taking in your part-time job?
Arya : I earn 1.1 million Rupiah per month.
Mrs. Putri : Why do you want to leave that job?
Arya : Firstly, it was a part-time job and I wanted to have a full-time job. Secondly, I am not interested in the accounting field.
Mrs. Putri : You are doing your graduation. How will you be able to do a full-time job?
Arya : I am doing graduation through correspondence. Therefore, I would be able to do a full-time job.
Mrs. Putri : Why do you want to join a computer network developer?
Arya : I would like to implement my knowledge in this field. I'm sure, the career prospects are brighter here. My talent is valued here.
Mrs. Putri : I am impressed with your answer. Would you like to have your appointment letter just now and join the company from the first of the coming month?
Arya : Definitely. Thank you for giving me opportunity to work with this company.
Mrs. Putri : You're welcome.
Why is Arya not interested in the accounting
field?
He is mastering in computer and network,
not in accounting.
He only worked as an administrator in his part-time job.
Arya's talent is not appreciated in his
previous company.
His salary is not sufficient enough to fulfill
his life necessities.
Mr. Iwan : Good afternoon. Am I speaking with Burhan?
Burhan : Good afternoon. Yes, I'm Burhan. Excuse me, to whom do I speak?
Mr. Iwan : My name is Iwan. I'm the recruitment staff from Maju Company. I would like to have a job interview with you.
Burhan : I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this afternoon, Mr. Iwan.
Mr. Iwan : O.K., let's start the interview. I have read your resume. You have plenty of experiences from your previous company. Could you please tell me why you feel that you would be suitable for this job?
Burhan : I possess many skills you're looking for, and I have the personal motivation to get the job done right.
Mr. Iwan : Could you please tell me a little about your job and what some of your responsibilities are?
Burhan : Well, my previous job was divided into two parts, production and packaging. I took care of the packaging department as a quality control officer.
Mr. Iwan : What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
Burhan : Well, I think I'm a hard worker who learns quickly and I'm always trying to improve my skills. Focusing on a job to its completion is a value I truly believe. Talking about my weaknesses, sometimes I wasn't comfortable in speaking to large groups of people or making a presentation, but I try to speak to any group I can in order to gain some experiences, and I am beginning to feel much more confident in this area.
Mr. Iwan : What are your career goals?
Burhan : I would like to apply my current skills at my best and I would like to develop myself to be a better position in this company.
Mr. Iwan : O.K., we have finished this phone interview. See you.
Burhan : Thank you very much. See you.
Where did Burhan previously work?
In a bank.
In a hospital.
In an industrial company.
In a shopping center.
Mr. Iwan : Good afternoon. Am I speaking with Burhan?
Burhan : Good afternoon. Yes, I'm Burhan. Excuse me, to whom do I speak?
Mr. Iwan : My name is Iwan. I'm the recruitment staff from Maju Company. I would like to have a job interview with you.
Burhan : I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this afternoon, Mr. Iwan.
Mr. Iwan : O.K., let's start the interview. I have read your resume. You have plenty of experiences from your previous company. Could you please tell me why you feel that you would be suitable for this job?
Burhan : I possess many skills you're looking for, and I have the personal motivation to get the job done right.
Mr. Iwan : Could you please tell me a little about your job and what some of your responsibilities are?
Burhan : Well, my previous job was divided into two parts, production and packaging. I took care of the packaging department as a quality control officer.
Mr. Iwan : What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
Burhan : Well, I think I'm a hard worker who learns quickly and I'm always trying to improve my skills. Focusing on a job to its completion is a value I truly believe. Talking about my weaknesses, sometimes I wasn't comfortable in speaking to large groups of people or making a presentation, but I try to speak to any group I can in order to gain some experiences, and I am beginning to feel much more confident in this area.
Mr. Iwan : What are your career goals?
Burhan : I would like to apply my current skills at my best and I would like to develop myself to be a better position in this company.
Mr. Iwan : O.K., we have finished this phone interview. See you.
Burhan : Thank you very much. See you.
What is Mr. Iwan's intention in asking about Burhan's future career goals?
To make sure that Burhan has the ideal condition to fight for,
To know what will happen to Burhan in the future.
To make sure that Burhan still works for the previous company.
To make sure that the goals are reachable in a reasonable condition.
During a job interview, who should be the one to begin talking?
Employer
Interviewee
Both
None of these
What should you always do after an interview?
Run away
Thank the interviewer
Ask about pay
Call them several time
In a job interview, regarding the curriculum...
I should bring a new one to the interview, as the one I turned in has been updated.
It should only have the position I want in the company, too much information is not relevant.
I should study it before the interview, so I prepare myself for possible questions.
I carry a colorful one, so I show that I am an innovative person.
When the interviewer asks questions ...
I answer calmly and confidently, letting him finish his question.
I answer even before the question is complete, because I show proactivity with the speed of the answer.
I don't stop talking, as I demonstrate that I am a communicative person.
Be serious, don't let the interviewer ask all the questions, this could be a personality test.
Relative to previous jobs...
Should I lie about a problem I had at my old job.
I should be honest, but without denigrating the image of the other company.
I tell the truth, mentioning that the last company was very bad, the bosses were terrible...
I refuse to answer the question.
What to wear to an interview?
Light clothes (shirt and shorts).
Leather (shows seriousness).
Social clothing - suit, tie ... ( shows respect for the position).
Whatever feels good (you decide).
Your phone starts ringing ...
Answer it, the interviewer will understand that it is an emergency, don't worry, the important thing is to answer.
Leave it on airplane mode, answering a call may show disinterest in the position you are applying for.
Excuse me, leave the room and answer, a phone call is not a reason to disqualify a candidate.
Answer it! We all have emergencies.
About your professional achievements ...
Don't talk about them, the interviewer likes people who are not proud of things experienced in the past.
Even if they are small, talk enthusiastically about them, it shows that you value what you do.
Be arrogant and vain, after all you have worked hard to achieve success, so you should be proud.
Don't answer unless you feel comfortable.
if asked "how do you see yourself in three/five years", what would you answer?
I can see myself starting my own business.
I want to be working with something that makes me happy.
I don't know, I prefer to let destiny act.
I would like to see myself in this company, in a position with greater responsibilities, always contributing to the success of my team.
