Preparing for a job interview for ESL students.

1. THE
AMERICAN
JOB
INTERVIEW
Ms. Catherine Wippel
BCTC ESL Level 2

2. THE JOB INTERVIEW
• Job interviews can be stressful
• Everyone wants to do a good job!
• What’s the best way to do it?

3. “ACING” A
JOB
INTERVIEW
REQUIRES
3
IMPORTANT
IDEAS

4. 1 KNOW THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING
FOR
• What skills are required?
• What are the basic duties?
• What kind of education or training is needed?
What kind of skills and training does this mechanic need?

5. 2 KNOW WHY
YOU WANT THE
JOB
• Why do want to work in that
position?
• Why do you want to work for
that company?
• Is there something special to
you about the job?
Why would someone want to work a nightshift job?

6. 3 KNOW WHY THE EMPLOYER WANTS
YOU FOR THE JOB
• What skills make you the best candidate for the job?
• What personality traits make you a good fit for the job?
• How are you different than the competition?