Decide whether these statements are true or false. Consult the text above.

1. Nowadays career choice has become a science.

2. You can’t get to know yourself without doing some serious self-exploration.

3. Keep everything you like doing in your mind, don’t contact anybody.

4. You shouldn’t think of any obstacles while making a career choice.

5. It’s of importance to define the ideas of success and failure.

6. You should think your passion through for a long time before moving toward it.

 

Make a list of three words from the text above you haven’t known before. With a partner, define their meaning in the words of your own and make sentences.

Example:

Brainstorm – a group discussion to produce ideas: The teacher started a brainstorm to help students in understanding the concepts.

 

TEXT 2

Read the text and discuss the questions.

1. Why should you get some facts about the company you want to work at prior to the interview?

2. Why is it necessary for you to be yourself in a job interview?

3. What ideas expressed in the text do you agree /disagree?

 

How do you answer 'Why do you want to work here'

In a job interview?

You have to ask, and answer, this question yourself, prior to the interview. Investigate the company, remember what you like about the company: its products /services, positive things it has done for the community /society, how you think you can help the company succeed, etc. And let them know you're interested in them because of the positive things they have done and give examples, or of a problem they may be having and how you are the solution to that problem.

Here is more advice:

The most important thing is to be honest and genuine answering such questions as: Why do you want to work at the company? Why are you applying there instead of somewhere else? Do you think it will suit your personality and that you might fit in there? The interviewer wants to find out if you're the sort of person who will succeed at the company. That's what you want, too. You don't want a job you'll fail at. So, be yourself. Show your genuine enthusiasm for the position.

You need to research the company you want to work for and read their job description. Look at their website. Find out who they are, what they do and why you'd want to work there. The WORST thing you can do is showing up at an interview knowing nothing about the company! Once you know about the company you can answer this question more easily.

Here's an example: «Based on the research I've done, the company is an industry leader. When I visited your web site, I found some impressive information about the future projects you have planned. I was also impressed with the founders' backgrounds and the current financial statements. This is the company I've been looking for, I want to be where things are developing, changing, and growing. And I want to make a meaningful contribution to that development and growth».

Do NOT make the answer all about you. The employer does not care if you want to advance your career, make more money or get better benefits. In this portion of the interview they want to know what you are going to do for them.

When you are asked the questions about your skills and intentions, you can tell them how your background qualifications are transferable, and to work for (this company) will be a challenge and rewarding OR after extensive research, you have found that this company is best suited to your personal needs and therefore will allow you to make a greater contribution to your company than any other. Usually, this question is asked to find out how you know about the organization's product(s) and culture. So do your research and connect to the company's mission statement and the company's core values.

Honestly, if you need a job and you are asked that question, then say you need a job and intend to work hard at the job and to become more valuable to the company. If it's a career improvement, say so. Say that you want to work there because you like the company and give some reasons why. For example: their levels are high and that it has a comfortable and efficient work environment OR you have viewed their website and can see this is a company with solid foundations and excellent values. Compliment them.

Other examples:

– Your company offers a challenging position in which drive, tact, and problem solving skills are essential.

– I believe that my training, skills, and personality are a very good match for this position, and I am excited about the possibility of my working with this company.

– I have heard and read about your company and I believe that I'm a very good fit for the position that we've talked about. I know that I can be valuable and happy here.

– My skill set can make a difference here. My qualifications seem a perfect fit for this position, and it presents the challenge and opportunities that I need to be productive and happy.