This document provides guidance on asking questions during a job interview. It outlines 7 activities to help learners practice: 1) Reviewing vocabulary related to interviews; 2) Discussing experiences and examples of questions; 3) Listening to a sample interview dialogue; 4) Understanding why asking questions makes a good impression; 5) Analyzing case studies of good and bad questions; 6) Practicing dictation; and 7) Role playing asking questions. The key lessons are that interviewees should have 2-3 questions prepared and asking shows interest in the role, but questions should not be too personal or about non-work topics like holidays.

1. During the Job Interview: Asking
the right questions

2. Our Agenda
1. Agenda
2. Objectives
3. Introductions
4. Activity 1: Vocabulary review
5. Activity 2: Discussion
6. Activity 3: Dialogue
7. Activity 4: Why asking questions is a good idea
8. Activity 5: Reading/ Speaking (giving advice)
9. Activity 6: Dictation
10. Activity 7: Practice

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to job interviews
2. To learn how to answer “Do you have any questions for
me?”

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. Vocabulary Review
Activity 1

6. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nationut
good impression
resourceful
imperative
energetic
personal
to think ahead
to avoid (something)
Do not tire easily intelligent
One’s first thoughts about you
very important
private
To think of the future
Able to do well in any situation
To stay away from something
bright

7. Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank
1. Do not try to _________________ the question.
2. Do not ask _____________________ questions.
3. She does well, no matter the circumstances. She is very ____________________ .
4. Your son does well in math. He is quite _________________ .
5. _________________ . Make sure you practise answering job interview questions before
the interview.
6. It is ____________________ that you answer the question.
7. Your son is so ________________________ . Does he ever get tired?
8. If you answer the question correctly, you will make a _________________________ .
personal
energetic
bright resourceful
think aheadimperative
avoid
good impression

8. Group discussion
Activity 2
• Have you ever gone for a job interview?
• What would you say if asked “Do you
have any questions for me?”

9. Listen to a dialogue.
What important points do you hear?
Activity 3
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10. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia
So, how was your job interview?
It was wonderful!
What questions were you asked?
Many that we studied at the job seminar.
Great! Such as what?
Did you do well?
I think so. I really wanted to make a good first impression, so I made
sure that I practised each question before the interview.
Well I was asked about myself, my greatest weakness and my greatest
strength.
Practice makes perfect, as they say.Johanna
Alicia Exactly.

11. Listen to a dialogue:
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Johanna
Alicia
Alicia Thank you!
Did any other questions come up?
Yes, there was another question. I am glad I practised it. They asked
me if I had any more questions. In the past I would have said “no”.
What did you say this time?
I asked about the management style and culture of the company.
I am so glad that I asked those questions, because we had a nice
conversation afterward.
Well I know it’s important to ask a question, so I had 2 ready.
Great! What did you ask?
Johanna Wow! Great questions.
Great job Alicia!

12. Why asking questions is a good idea
• Let’s learn why it is important that you do not say
“no”, when you are asked “Do you have any questions
for me?” at a job interview.
Activity 4

13. 1. You will make a good first and
lasting impression
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14. 2. You will demonstrate you are
intelligent
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15. 3. You will demonstrate you are
resourceful
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16. 4. You will have an opportunity to
learn about the company and the
job

17. Case studies
Read the studies.
• Are they good or bad questions to ask?
• Why?
Activity 5
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18. Case Study 1
“Is this a new position?”
Good question! It shows interest in the job.

19. Case Study 2
“After I start, what would the first few weeks look
like for me?”
Good question! It shows interest in the job.

20. Case Study 3
“I hear that you used to work for ABC Company.
Why did you leave?”
Bad question. It is too personal.

21. Case Study 4
“How much time will I have off?”
Bad question. Don’t ask questions about when
you will not be working.

22. Case Study 5
“What kind of advancement opportunities are
there for someone in this position?”
Good question, it shows interest in the job.

23. Case Study 6
“If I do get the job, how soon can I start?”
Good question, it shows interest in the job.

24. Case Study 7
“Where do people usually eat lunch?”
Bad question, Again, don’t ask questions about
when you are not working.

25. Case Study 8
“If I get the job, would I be able to take some
early holidays?”
Bad question. This one needs no explanation!

26. Case Study 9
“What kind of things would you expect of me,
that would help me to advance?”
Good question, it shows an interest in the job.

27. Case Study 10
“When did this company begin?”
Bad question. You can find this information by
researching the company.

28. Dictation
Write what you hear!
Activity 6

29. Dictation 1
Never say “no” when asked if you have any questions for
me.

30. Dictation 2
Always have 2-3 questions ready for when you are asked
if you have any questions.

31. Dictation 3
Asking questions is a great way to learn more about the
company or the job itself.

32. Dictation 4
Asking questions is a great way to show that you are
interested in the job.

33. Dictation 5
Remember that you should never ask personal questions.

34. Dictation 6
Never ask questions about times when you are not
working, such as lunch time or holidays.

35. Dictation 7
Do not ask questions about things that you could have
researched.

36. Time to practice
Do you have any questions for me?
Activity 7

37. Review: What did you learn
today?
• 8 new words related to job interviews
• Why it is imperative that you ask a good question
when asked if you have any questions
• The difference between a good and not so good
question at a job interview

38. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!