Reading Read the text about interview techniques and the missing sentences (A - G) below the text. Then choose the sentence which best fits each gap (1 - 6). There are two extra…

Reading Read the text about interview techniques and the missing sentences (A - G) below the text. Then choose the sentence which best fits each gap (1 - 6). There are two extra sentences you don't need to use. When attending a job interview, you want to impress your prospective employers by presenting the best image of yourself. (1)… The following tips might be useful to you in preparing for an interview. You need to concentrate and listen very carefully to the questions. Make sure you understand the question before offering any answer. (2)… If you miss the question or are not sure about it, rephrase the key words and ask the interviewer to clarify. Do not attempt to answer without fully understanding the question. If you do not anticipate a question and have not prepared an answer for it, pause and think before offering one. (3)… Make sure you do not spend too much time thinking. You need to take the initiative in providing useful information for the interviewer in order to evaluate your suitability for the position. (4)… Give your answer directly and support it with relevant evidence from past experience because interviewers do not have time to listen to your long and comprehensive replies. Although you should prepare your answers for interview questions beforehand, you should not recite them directly from memory in front of the interviewer. (5)… You should attempt to offer positive responses to every question in the interview. Even when your answer is negative, you should stress your present situation and discuss your future plans or inclinations. Offer clear and positive explanations of why some of your accomplishments are less than satisfactory. (6)… Be honest and sincere about your weaknesses or shortcomings, and turn them into something positive. (Adapted and abridged from Interview Techniques by Anna Yu Internet: lc.ust.hk) A Do not give Yes/No answers only. B You should be reserved and formal in your behaviour. C Much of this is achieved by anticipating questions that will be asked and preparing appro- priate answers. D Allow the interviewer to finish asking the question before offering an answer. E Don't talk only about what you hope to get from the firm. F It is better to think carefully of an appropriate answer than to offer an answer in a hurry. G You should memorize the main ideas and offer the answers in a natural and spontaneous way. H Do not try to put blame on others or offer an excuse for yourself.