A Job Interview

Name
A Job Interview
Penny's interview
WAS SHE SUCCESSFUL AT THE JOB INTERVIEW OR DID SHE FAIL?
1- TRANSLATE/DEFINE THESE WORDS PENNY IS A ________.

PEOPLE PERSON =
CHEESE CAKE = PENNY GAVE ________ _______ TO A BIG CUSTOMER.
INSULIN PUMP =
PHYSICIAN = THE CUSTOMER AND THE INTERVIEWER HAVE AN ________
TERRIFIED OF/ SCARED OF =
SQUEAKY LITTLE VOICE = PENNY AND THE INTERVIEWER ARE __________ BERNADETTE
RESEARCH FUNDING =
WORKING ON IT = BERNADETTE HAS A ______________
2- TICK THE INFORMATION THAT IS CORRECT AND CROSS OUT

THEINFORMATION THAT IS INCORRECT.
Penny’s previous job was being a doctor..

Penny doesn’t know how to answer the third question she is asked.
Penny is impolite and finishes her interview abruptly.
Bernadette will be informed about their conversation.
3- COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE WITH THE GOOD AND THE BAD ASPECTS
OF PENNY’S PERFORMANCE
She wears formal clothes - She mentions working washing cars wearing a bikini - she is polite when she
finishes the interview - she mentions her strengths when it comes to convincing people - she is honest
with showing her feelings - she isn't informed about what the job entails
POSITIVE ASPECTS NEGATIVE ASPECTS

Name
A Job Interview
Penny's interview
Recruiter: So, why do you think you’d make a good pharmaceutical

sales rep?
Penny: Well, I’m a people person. People like me. Some of my favorite
people are people. I feel like I’m saying people a lot. People, people,
people, pe - Okay, I’m done.
Recruiter: You sure?
Penny: People. Yes.
Recruiter: Good! So, how do you feel your previous job experience has
prepared you for a career like this?
Penny: Uh, well, as a waitress, sales was a big part of my job. I mean,
believe me, I convinced a lot of very large customers who should not be
eating cheesecake to have more cheesecake. I mean, one of those
chubsters even had an insulin pump. Uh-huh!
Recruiter: I have an insulin pump.
Penny: People.
Recruiter: All right, let’s say a physician was prescribing one of our
competitor’s drugs. How would you convince them to switch to ours?
Penny: Um, any chance his car needs to be washed by a girl in a bikini?
No. Okay, I’m really sorry for wasting your time.
Recruiter: Don’t worry about it. Thanks for stopping by.
Penny: Okay, thanks. Um, I’m sorry. Listen, could you do me a favor and
not tell Bernadette how badly I blew this interview? She’ll get upset,
and honestly, I’m a little terrified of her.
Recruiter: Wait. You’re scared of Bernadette?
Penny: Yeah, kind of.
Recruiter: I thought it was just me! E-Everyone thinks she’s so nice with
that squeaky little voice.
Penny: I know, but she’s kind of a bully!
Recruiter: She is! I - I - I didn’t even want to meet you, but, uh, I was too
scared to say no to her.
Penny: Me, too!
Recruiter: Yeah, yeah! One-one time, I had Oh! I had to tell her we were
cutting the-the research funding for one of the drugs she was
developing.
Penny: What happened?
Recruiter: I couldn’t do it, she’s still working on it! Oh! We’re not gonna
tell her about this, right?
Penny: Oh, my God, no!
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Chandler's interview
If one thing fits in with another thing, they look

HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL
pleasant together or are suitable for each other
DUTIES
(verb) to have a lot of things to do
DEFINITE ANSWER
to perform in an excellent way.
FIT IN
Responsibilities
DID GREAT
an answer that is either 'YES' or 'NO'
Chandler: …also I was the point person on my company’s transition from the KL-5 to GR-6
system.
The Interviewer: You must’ve had your hands full.
Chandler: That I did. That I did.
The Interviewer: So let’s talk a little bit about your duties.
Chandler: (nervous) My duties? (Trying not to crack a joke) All right.
The Interviewer: Now you’ll be heading a whole division, so you’ll have a lot of duties.
Chandler: (trying not to laugh) I see.
The Interviewer: But there’ll be perhaps 30 people under you so you can dump a certain
amount on them.
Chandler: (really try not to laugh) Good to know.
The Interviewer: We can go into detail…
Chandler: No don’t I beg of you!
The Interviewer: All right then, we’ll have a definite answer for you on Monday, but I think I
can say with some confidence, you’ll fit in well here.
Chandler: (relieved) Really?!
The Interviewer: Absolutely. (They walk to the door.) You can relax; you did great.
Chandler: Yeah I gotta say thank you, I was really nervous. Y’know I’ve been told I come on
too strong, make too many jokes, and then it was really hard to sidestep that duty thing.
(The interviewer doesn’t understand) Duties. (Still doesn’t.) Duties! (Still doesn’t.) Poo. (Still
doesn’t.)
The Interviewer: Poo?
Chandler: Oh my God this doesn’t count! Okay? The interview was over, that was the real
Chandler Bing in there, this is just some crazy guy out in the hall! Call security! There’s a
crazy guy out in the hall!
The Interviewer: Poo?!
Chandler: I’ll look forward to your call. (Walks away).
HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL

poo 💩
to feel pleasure because an event or activity is
DUTIES
going to happen
DUMP ON A PERSON
to avoid talking about a subject, especially by
starting to talk about something else
SIDESTEP
LOOK FORWARD TO STH

to poo on a person 💩+🧍
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A Job Interview
Choose the best response
Tell me a little about yourself:

I am unemployed but it is not for the country economic situation, I simply don’t like working.
I’ve done this job before. I have the skills that are required and relevant. I worked for two very
successful and important companies in the last fifteen years and I was ascended four times.
I feel absolutely prepared for this job.
I’m good at maths and I’m sociable
What are your biggest weaknesses?

My biggest weaknesses are fearing changes or new tasks that I am assigned. However, I am
willing to learn new skills and I will get prepared for it.
My biggest weaknesses are being a bit shy and having difficulties to work with other
colleagues.
I always arrive late at work and, sometimes, I go to work drunk.
What are your biggest strengths?

I’m realistic and sensible when choosing objectives.
I’m a very good at lying or inventing good excuses, especially when I'm late for work.
I’m an intelligent leader and a great problem-solver. I’m a fantastic speaker and when I talk I
give powerful and convincing arguments. Moreover, I always evaluate the situations and
which actions I should take to get the best result; I usually succeed.
Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

If I don’t get a job quickly, probably I’ll be married with someone rich that can support me
economically.
Well, I’m really excited about this position. In five years, I’d like to have a better position here
and if I have an opportunity to be ascended, I will take it. I’m also really excited about having
more responsibilities in the next few years and potentially even take the lead on some
projects.
I don’t know what future holds, but I would like to be doing a meaningful and fulfilling job,
working in projects that can make other people happier.
Why do you want to work with us?

I like what you company does, the way you create and develop innovative projects, the way
your employees are treated and the huge diversity of employees you have.
I always wanted to work as … (secretary, lawyer, CEO, teacher, etc.)
What are your salary expectations?

I want a good salary; I deserve it: I’m the best employee you can have.
I'm focusing on jobs in the $_____ range but I’m flexible.
I was focusing on jobs in the $______ range, but I love this job and I would love to work with
such a prestigious company.
Name
A Job Interview
Practice yours, be ready before it happens!
1- Tell me a little about yourself.
2- How do you feel your previous job experience has prepared you
for a career like this?
3- How would you respond to (describe a problem)?
4- What are your greatest strengths?
5- What are your weaknesses?
6- Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
7- Why do you want to work with us?
8- What are your salary expectations?
9- What can you offer us as an employee?
10- (add one more question)

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1- TRANSLATE/DEFINE THESE WORDS PENNY IS A ________.

2- TICK THE INFORMATION THAT IS CORRECT AND CROSS OUT

Penny’s previous job was being a doctor..

POSITIVE ASPECTS NEGATIVE ASPECTS

Recruiter: So, why do you think you’d make a good pharmaceutical

If one thing fits in with another thing, they look

HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL

LOOK FORWARD TO STH

Tell me a little about yourself:

What are your biggest weaknesses?

What are your biggest strengths?

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

Why do you want to work with us?

What are your salary expectations?

1- Tell me a little about yourself.

3- How would you respond to (describe a problem)?

4- What are your greatest strengths?

5- What are your weaknesses?

6- Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

7- Why do you want to work with us?

8- What are your salary expectations?

9- What can you offer us as an employee?

10- (add one more question)

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