Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.

 

Job interview

Exercise 1. Read and translate the text.

What is a job interview?                             

A job interview is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job applicant and representatives of the employing organization. The interview is usually preceded by the evaluation of submitted résumés from interested candidates, then selecting a small number of candidates for interviews. A typical job interview has a single candidate meeting with between one and three persons representing the employer; the potential supervisor of the employee is usually involved in the interview process.

A job interview is an opportunity for an applicant to impress the hirers and convince them of her/his suitability for the job. An interview is a make or break opportunity; which is why it is important to be prepared in terms of industry knowledge, general awareness, and any questions that you feel that can possibly be directed toward you.

 

Part 1. What to wear for a job interview?

Exercise 1. What to wear for a job interview?

1. Is it important to be properly dressed for a job interview? Why?

2. What kind of clothing would you wear if you got an invitation for an interview? Try to choose the proper clothing and colour.

Men’s clothing

Women’s clothing

Color

1. a shirt (with long or short sleeves)

2. a T-shirt                                                                           

3. trousers                                                                           

4. jeans

5.  a suit

6. a tracksuit

7. tracksuit bottoms (спортивные брюки)

8. a blazer (яркая спортивная куртка)

9. a sweeter

10. a tie

11. trucker hat (бейсболка)

12. training shoes

13. dress shoes (туфли, ботинки)

1. a blouse

2. a knee-length (mini, maxi) skirt

3. trousers

4. stretch pants (узкие брюки)

5. jeans

6. a two-piece suit (костюм: юбка и жакет)

7. a trousers suit

8. a knee-length (mini, maxi) dress

9. a low dress (декольтированные платье)

10. an evening dress

11. a cardigan

12. a sweeter

13. a T-shirt

14. flat shoes (балетки)

15. high-heeled shoes

16. low-heeled shoes

17. training shoes

white

grey

black

blue

navy

red

pink

orange

brown

yellow

green

bright

 

Exercise 2. Read advices how to dress for a job interview and fill in the gaps withyou shouldoryou shouldn’t

General Rules:

1. … wear clothes with conservative colors like black, white, or dark brown.

2. … wear clothes such as jeans, or t-shirts for a job interview.

3. … wear clothing that is in good conditions, very clean and properly ironed.

4. … buy a new wardrobe for the job interview.

5. … use bright colors, such as yellow or pink.

For women:

6. … wear a professional-looking dress or conservative suit.

7. … wear high-heeled shoes.

8. … use jewelry.

9. … wear a short skirt.

10. … use minimal makeup.

11. If you think to use perfume, … use little.

12. If you have a tattoo or body piercing, … hide it.

13. … have long and bright fingernails.

For men:

14. … wear a suit with dark and conservative colors like dark gray, dark brown, black or navy.

15. … use shoes with a color that matches with your suit.

16. … wear dress shoes that lace.

17. The color of the shoes … match with the color of the lacks.

18. … wear jeans and training shoes.

19. … wear sweaters.

20. … wear a bright tie that attracts attention.

21. … wear a shirt with short sleeves.

22. … wear comfortable but formal clothing to the interview.