Job interviews

Writing task: Describe a flow chart

Look at the flow chart showing the interview process and write a description of it. Useful language
Remember to use more formal language and no contractions (i.e. Don’t Do not). Useful phrases
• The diagram illustrates /
Use the Useful language and the notes you made in the Engage task to help you
shows...
prepare. Write 200–250 words. • The first step / stage is
to...
A week before The night before Before the interview
• The final step / stage
• Research company and job • Get outfit ready • Get to interview on time is...
• Practise answering questions • Have good night’s sleep • Use relaxation techniques
• It is important to…
• Applicants should…
In the interview
After the interview • During (the interview)…
• Make good first impression
• Send thank-you email
• Answer questions clearly
• Wait to hear from interviewer Useful vocabulary
• Ask interviewer questions
• job role
Tip  A written process is more formal in style. Use more formal vocabulary and do • interviewer
not use contractions. Start by reading the information in the chart carefully so you • make preparations
understand it. • take deep breaths
• dress smartly
Follow this structure:
• body language
• Introduction: Explain what the diagram shows and how many stages there are.
• show interest in
• Paragraph 2: Explain what happens a week before the interview.
something
• Paragraph 3: Explain what happens the night before the interview.
• thank someone
• Paragraph 4: Explain what happens before the interview.
• Paragraph 5: Explain what happens in the interview. Formal language
• Paragraph 6: Explain what happens after the interview. • advisable
Check it!  Read the description of the interview process and check it’s organized • ensure
clearly and makes sense. Then read it again and check for grammar, vocabulary and • Furthermore,
spelling errors. • gather
• potential
• receive
• regarding
• require

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