UNIT 4: Job interviews.

English center.

If you are shortlisted ^{/ˈʃɔːt.lɪst/} for an interview, make sure you do your homework.

be selected by the company.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, make sure you do your homework first : _^(idioms)

to prepare.

Charities are always trying to recruit ^{/rɪˈkruːt/} volunteers to help in their work.

to hire

when companies hire new staffs, they have a set of criteria ^{/kraɪˈtɪə.ri.ə/}, which they use to find the most suitable candidates.

the standard is used to judge.

• We consider therefore that there is no need for a trial run ^{/ˌtraɪəl ˈrʌn/} before testing starts.

• If you can, ask a friend to do a trail run with you.

a practical test of something new.

When you do a trail run with your friends, it will help boost your confidence.

We are conducting a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service.

to organize an activity.

the interview may be conducted by a panel

a group of people chosen to decide something

In the interview panel probably includes your future line manager

the person who is directly responsible for your work

When meeting a new client (customer), giving a firm handshake /fɜːm ˈhænd.ʃeɪk/ is a professional way to start the conversation

A handshake is a strong grip, represent a sincerity (honest people) and confidence.