W. A. Ward Dear English Teachers!

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d) I’m going to put on my best T-shirt and shorts; I look nice in my trainers. 
you 
should wear formal clothes.
e) I’m not going to fill in an application form. 
If you want to get a job you 
should fill in an application form.
pre-reading Time: 5 min.
aim
: raising students’ interest.
1.
Ask students to look at the pictures and choose the most important things for 
a job interview.
possible answers: a, c, d, e, i.
elicit the answers in a whole class discussion.
While-reading Time: 10 min.
aim: 
reading for general information.
2. 
Ask students to read the text and choose the best heading for the text.
• 
Job interview questions. 
• 
Job interview tips for teens.
• 
Job interview examples.
you should follow these rules:
Bring the following items with you to the interview:
• 
Job application. (Maybe you should send it in advance)
• 
Work document (in some countries, you need work document if you are 
under 16 or 18)
• 
Reference letter (neighbours and teachers can write a character reference 
for teens.
)
• 
CV
• 
note paper and a pen.
Be polite.
You should show your good manners while interviewing. Shake your interviewer’s 
hand if he/she offers. Don’t sit until you are invited to. Don’t use slang or swear. 
Be polite and positive.
Know your schedule.
You should know what days and hours you can work. the employer will ask 
about it. The more time you are available, the easier it is for the employer to set 
a work schedule.
Be on Time
.
You should arrive at the interview a few minutes early. If you are not sure where 
to go, get directions ahead of time. 
Go on your Own.
If your parents take you to the interview, don’t take them into the interview room 
with you. Go by yourself. You should speak for yourself and connect with the 
interviewer, with
out others’ assistance.