blabbing negative information about themselves without realizing
it.
Hasty answers to questions such as ―Why are you out of work?‖ can highlight your
own
shortcomings . Kennedy also suggests minimizing negative talk about former co-workers
and bosses. Rather, she contends it‘s better to say that you get along with everyone.
Demonstrating interest in the position is also crucial. Job seekers can do this by showing they‘ve
done adequate research before the interview and by being
inquisitive in the interview. In
addition, experts recommend avoiding premature talk of
remuneration and
perks (unless the
interviewer brings it up). It‘s best to focus on what you can offer the employer, and not vice
versa.
While most companies claim to be
equal opportunity employers , inappropriate questions are not
uncommon in interviews. In the US, it is illegal to ask about nationality, religion, age, marital
status, military background, health, union membership, and even place of residence. Of course,
verbally punching an interviewer for asking a discriminatory question will likely
negate your
prospect of getting hired. The key is to find a
tactful way to redirect the question to safer
ground.
People
go to great lengths to get hired. Many admit to
embellishing their qualifications and CV.
This behavior may be supported by the idea that getting a job is harder than actually carrying it
out.
Activity 2. Job Interview: Follow-Up Questions 1) According to the author, why is doing well in interviews now more important than ever?
2)
Idiom : what does it mean if something is happening
left right and center ?
3) What do the experts say you shouldn‘t do in an interview?
4) Why do they say you should do?
5) What does the phrase
equal opportunity employer mean (in your opinion)?
6)
True or False : In the US, it‘s illegal to ask, ―Do you have a history of health problems?‖
7) What should you do if you are asked a discriminatory question?
8)
