Unit 12: My Future Career - Skills 1

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage An interview is never as (1)……… as your fears. For some (2)………, people imagine the interviewer is going to focus on every tiny mistake they make. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job (3)……… The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is very important because it (4)……. the first impression. So (5)……. neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Remember to prepare for questions that are certain to (6) ………. Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to (7)………..about the sort of books you like. However, do not learn all your answers off by (8)………. The interviewer wants to meet a (9)………, not a robot. (10)………. the fact that a job interview is so important, you should feel relaxed in order to succeed.