10. WRITING AND SPEAKING. JOB INTERVIEWS. MODAL VERBS FOR SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST TO SOMEONE WHO IS GOING TO A JOB INTERVIEW?
"You shouldn't be late for your job interview".  


MODAL VERBS. Type the correct modal verb into the box.

can      couldn't      have to      might      must         ought to       shouldn't      was able

Principio del formulario

  1. It's very cold today. Do you think itsnow later?score
  2. Youleave your door unlocked when you go out.score
  3. Theyhave filled the car with petrol before they set off.score
  4. My motorbike broke down in the middle of nowhere, but luckily Ito fix it.score
  5. Mum says wewatch TV after we've finished our homework.score
  6. You don'tpick me up at the station. I can get a taxi.score
  7. This is impossible, itbe a mistake!score
  8. Jimhave seen me because he walked past without saying 'Hello'.

To check your answers see this activity online: https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/advanced/grammar/grammar_08_022e?cc=fr&selLanguage=en

JOBS: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INTERVIEWS

COMPLETE WITH SHOULD OR WOULD

1.-You ...........................memorize a set of answers to common interview questions.

2.-I ............................ drive the route ahead of time if I were not familiar with the area. 

3.-Girls ............................ (not wear) too much make up.

4.-If I were you, I .................... prepare some questions. 

5.-.......................... you speak too much if you had a job interview? 

WHAT YOU MUST/SHOULD OR YOU MUSTN’T/SHOULD'T DO IN A JOB INTERVIEW...

1. Conduct research on the employer.

2. Review common interview questions and prepare your responses.

3. Give long answers with plenty of details. 

4. Dress in the latest fashion. 

5. Arrive on time. 

6. Show you are relaxed playing jokes on the people in the room. 

7. Not tell the truth if you see it is not a good idea /

tell the truth even if you see it is not a good idea. 

8. Be authentic. 

9. Be focused and confident. 

10. Be concise.

11. Remember the importance of body language.

12. Ask insightful questions. 

13. Not ask any questions.

14. Thank your interviewer(s).

ACTIVITY: Write 5 recommendations for a job interview




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