In the minds of ESL exam candidates, e ssay writing is one of the most daunting tasks they are required to complete, regardless of the level of the exam, the administering body or the ease with which they themselves use the language. The same applies to students who are asked to write an essay by their teachers at school. In the previous sample essays posted on the blog, the main point I stress is the need to become acquainted with this form of writing (as opposed to writing a letter, review or report, for instance), to get a feel of what authorial voice is and how to organize and progressively express the arguments you wish to make in a coherent manner. Unfortunately, the best way to prepare for exam writing or learn how to write good essays for school is to read as many essays from as many sources as possible, then write as
Before you work on these questions, read Job Interview Questions: How to Prepare
This is the second set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.
Once you go over the whole list on this page, practice answering once more after you have studied your notes.
Only when you are satisfied with your answers should you move on to the next set of questions here.
1) Tell us a bit about who you are and what you’ve done professionally?
2) What have been the skills you’ve picked up along the way that you think will be useful in this position?
3) Why do you want to come work for us?
4) What problems do you anticipate you’ll have working here?
5) What do you think is the most important thing to keep in mind when
doing this kind of job?
6) Do you consider yourself successful at what you do?
7) What has been the highlight of your career so far?
8) What do you know about this institution / company and how do you think you will fit in?
9) What would you bring to this position that other candidates can’t?
10) How would people who know you well describe you?
11) Is there anything else you would like to add?
12) Do you have any questions for us?
This is the second set of questions. Work through each question carefully. The space provided between questions is there so you can note down what you think you should include in your answer.
Once you go over the whole list on this page, practice answering once more after you have studied your notes.
Only when you are satisfied with your answers should you move on to the next set of questions here.
Job Interview Questions 2
1) Tell us a bit about who you are and what you’ve done professionally?
2) What have been the skills you’ve picked up along the way that you think will be useful in this position?
3) Why do you want to come work for us?
6) Do you consider yourself successful at what you do?
7) What has been the highlight of your career so far?
8) What do you know about this institution / company and how do you think you will fit in?
9) What would you bring to this position that other candidates can’t?
10) How would people who know you well describe you?
11) Is there anything else you would like to add?
12) Do you have any questions for us?