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Exercise 1
Useful Expressions
Direction: Read the useful expressions with your tutor.
What does a typical day look like in this position?
How do you support employee growth and development?
What are the team’s biggest goals this year?
What are the next steps in the interview process?
Exercise 2
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
Typical day
Meaning:
A regular or normal workday
- Can you describe what a typical day looks like in this role?
Career development
Meaning:
Opportunities to learn and grow in your job
- I’m interested in companies that support career development.
Team goals
Meaning:
Objectives the group is working toward
- What are the current team goals for this department?
Interview process
Meaning:
The steps the company follows to hire someone
- What does the rest of the interview process look like?
Exercise 3
Practice
Choose the best answer from the options
What is a typical day?
Daily tasks,
Hiring steps,
Career growth,
Teamwork
Career development means:
High salary
Chill environment,
Short commute,
Learning and growth,
Team goals refer to:
Boss’s style,
Personal benefits,
Group targets,
Time off
Interview process means:
Pay talk,
Hiring steps,
Training,
Work hours
Exercise 4
Business Dialogue
Direction: Read the conversation aloud with your teacher and fill in the blanks.
Word Bank:
Interview process
Career development
Team goals
Typical day
Situation: Tania just finished answering the main interview questions.
Interviewer
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
That’s all the questions I have. Do you have any for me?
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Tania
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
Yes, I’d love to know—what does a ______ day look like in this role?
Interviewer
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
It’s fast-paced but rewarding. Any other questions?
Tania
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
Yes. How do you ______ employee learning and career ______?
Interviewer
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
We have mentoring and training programs.
Tania
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
Great! What are the current ______ for the ______?
Interviewer
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
We’re working on expanding to new markets.
Tania
Word Bank: typical, development, process, team, support, goals, culture, steps.
And finally, what are the next ______ in the interview ______?
Exercise 5
Study Guide
Direction: Read the study manual aloud
"Asking Questions in an Interview"
Do:
Ask questions that show real interest
Focus on the company, team, and job responsibilities
Prepare 2–3 questions ahead of time
Listen carefully and build on what the interviewer said
Don’t:
Say “No, I don’t have any questions”
Ask only about salary or time off
Ask questions that were already answered
Talk too much or interrupt
Listening Practice
Do You Have Any Questions for Us
1. What salary range does Isaac mention?
B. Around $60,000
A. Around $45,000
2. How does Isaac feel about salary negotiation?
B. He refuses to negotiate
A. He is flexible and open to negotiation
3. Besides salary, what else is important to Isaac?
A. Vacation time and bonuses
B. Company culture and growth opportunities
Exercise 6
Discussion
Discuss these questions to practice speaking and share experiences.
Self-Reflection
Discuss these questions with your tutor:
1. Why do you think it's important to ask questions in an interview?
2. What questions have you asked in past interviews?
3. How do good questions help you learn about the company?
4. What question would you ask about team culture or daily tasks?
5. How can you prepare questions before the interview?
