Instructions: Cut up the worksheet below into a pack of cards. Mix up the cards and try to find two questions that mean the same thing. Then find two possible answers to those two questions.
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Do you have any questions for us? |
Is there anything you would like to ask? |
No, I think you’ve told me everything I need to know thanks. |
Yes, I have 20 or so questions for you, if that is okay. |
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What are your main weaknesses? |
What areas do you most need to improve on? |
I am naturally a bit impatient, but since I took up yoga I am much calmer at work. |
I often get angry. |
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How would your colleagues describe you? |
Tell us something about your personality. |
I think most people would say I am quite serious at work but also good fun when we go out. |
I am stressed at work, so maybe my colleagues don’t see my real personality |
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Why did you decide to leave your last job/ present job? |
Is there any special reason why you’ve decided to move on now? |
My boss is very aggressive. |
I have learnt a lot in my company, but I am ready for a new challenge. |
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What was your greatest accomplishment? |
Can you give us one example of something you have achieved? |
In my previous position I helped my team double sales. |
I single-handedly forced my company to install a new computer system. |
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What do you know about our company? |
Is there anything about this company that made you choose us? |
I’ve been reading a lot about your industry, and you seem to have some original ideas. |
My wife wants me to work for a big, well-known company. |
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Why should we choose you for this job? |
What do you have to offer this company? |
As I haven’t worked in this sector, I can bring in ideas from other industries I know. |
I know several secret marketing plans from my company I can let you know |
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What are your professional ambitions? |
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? |
Maybe management, but the important thing is to keep developing |
I think I could be a good CEO. |
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Please give us an example of overcoming difficulties at work |
Can you think of any problems you have had to solve in your job? |
My new colleague was completely incompetent, but I trained him up and it was okay. |
I undertook some cross-cultural training that really helped working with a foreign boss. |
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Would you say you are a natural leader? |
Does leadership come naturally to you? |
I don’t think I would say that, but I have learnt a lot about leadership in the last 5 years. |
Yes, I think so. I’ve always thought that about myself. |
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How is your experience relevant to this job? |
Do you think your previous jobs are good preparation for this one? |
It’s basically exactly the same job as what I will be doing with you. |
Although it seems different, the skills of teamwork and detailed planning are very similar |
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Can you work under strict deadlines? |
Do you have the ability to stay calm under pressure? |
Yes. I am a very calm person. |
I believe so. I have shown that ability over several big projects in the last 12 months. |
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How do you feel about moving abroad for you job? |
Does working abroad appeal to you? |
It’s not something I’ve really thought about, but it sounds like a great challenge. |
That is my childhood ambition. I would really love to do that. |
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What skills have you learnt in your present job? |
How have your skills developed over the last few years? |
Nothing special. I’ve always found my present job quite easy. |
Computers were totally new, so though I’ve still got lots learn that has improved |
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What experience do you have of ISO certification? |
Have you been involved in ISO certification before? |
It would be a completely new experience. |
I don’t have any experience of exactly that, but my previous job was quite similar. |
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When can you start? |
When are you available to take up the position if it is offered to you? |
I’m supposed to give them 2 weeks’ notice, but I could phone in sick if you want me sooner |
If you could let me know by next week, I could start at the beginning of the new year. |
In each pair of answers there is one good answer and one bad one, which one is which?
Use the underlined phrases to make other similar questions.
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