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An invitation to a job interview

An invitation to a job interview

Read an email invitation to a job interview to practise and improve your reading skills. 

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation

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Reading text

To: Grace Yang
Date: 6 September
Subject: Invitation to job interview

Dear Grace,

Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager.

We would like to invite you for an interview at 10 a.m. on Monday 21 September at our offices at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London.

You will meet with our head of sales, Susan Park, and the interview will last for about 45 minutes. During this time, you will have the opportunity to find out more about the position and learn more about our company.

Please bring your CV and references to the interview. You will also need to show a form of ID at reception to receive a visitor's pass. Please ask for me as soon as you arrive.

If you have any questions or if you wish to reschedule, please call me on 555-1234 or email me by 12 September.

I look forward to meeting you.

Best regards,

Anna Green
Human Resources Assistant

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How can you prepare for a job interview?

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A2 Pre-intermediate

Topics

jobs and work
Average: 4.1 (36 votes)
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Submitted by Magedelabd on Thu, 26/12/2019 - 12:48

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I prepare for the fob interview by having my cv ready , having a good appearance by wearing a good suit , practicing to talk about myself in English .

Submitted by laratauan on Fri, 20/12/2019 - 12:50

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I just had three interviews in my life by the same company so I didn't have any ideia of what is like before them. However, I have a cousin who works at the human resources departament and teached me a lot of things, lucky me. Therefore, I learned how to preparate my CV with the most details as possible, how to speak naturally in an interview and don't ever show anyone how shy I am or just nervous to be there. I arrived earlier in all of them, 15-30 minutes more or less and that make a real difference. You gotta find and show to the manager how much you are able for that, and more specifically, in which part you're different from the others.

Submitted by ozina77 on Wed, 11/12/2019 - 20:40

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Firstly, I renew my CV to be up to date. I check last responsibilities of my position and my finised projects on my CV. I am careful about my suit when I go to the interview. I go to at the office early at least 10 minutes ago. If the interview is second meeting, I can prepare a presentation about me because managers or directors of high level position appreciate visual explanation of CV.

Submitted by Rasoul Bayani on Fri, 15/11/2019 - 14:18

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Firstly, I prepare myself by knowing about a position that maybe need for answer.

Submitted by Mariluz on Thu, 24/10/2019 - 22:32

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Hello! it is very important to be on time, it´s normal the feeling of nerve, but in the moment when one begin to talk and explain the reasons that why wants the job, this feeling pass and the conversation its is more nice.

Submitted by Maksmatt on Wed, 09/10/2019 - 20:38

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One important thing is to find out facts and figures about the company where I'm applying for. For me it's important to be in a good mood at the interview. Doing something nice evening before and a good sleep.

Submitted by alihos79 on Sat, 24/08/2019 - 11:14

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i usaually try to find any information about compony or interviwer. I wear an offical cloths. it's very important to call and inform if i can't be on time.

Submitted by tesfu on Sat, 10/08/2019 - 17:35

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I had interview years ago. I wear a formal dress and i was ready for interview. I was there on time.

Submitted by cittàutopica on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 22:12

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In the last days before the interview I have a look at the website of the Company for knowing the latest news about it; the previous day I choose my outfit and I collect my documents.