In this seminar, you have learned:

• what to do before the interview;

• the best ways of preparing for different types of interviews;

• how to dress appropriately for the interview;

• how to behave during the interview;

• what to do after the interview;

• how to give answers to tricky questions asked by the interviewer;

• why follow-up letter is so important.

Self-Assessment Test

Are the following statements True or False?

1. Research into the company past and present can help you a lot during the interview.

• True

• False

2. Behavioral interview is based on the ability of the candidate to give right answers to the questions.

• True

• False

3. In a behavioral interview candidates are asked questions similar to those in a traditional one.

• True

• False

4. It is a good idea to wear a lot of jewelry at the interview.

• True

• False

5. You shouldn't ask any questions at the end of the interview.

• True

• False

6. The most part of the interview is greetings.

• True

• False

7. A thank you letter should be sent within 24 hours after the interview.

• True

• False

8. You should be prepared for a phone interview as well as for a traditional one.

• True

• False

9. It's a good idea to have some members of your family next to you when you do a phone interview.

• True

• False

10. Try not to give long answers to the interviewer's questions.

• True

• False

Key to Self-Assessment Test

1. True. 2. False. 3. False. 4. False. 5. False. 6. False. 7. False. 8. True. 9. False. 10. True.

Unit 2. Business Presentation & Public Speaking in English

A presentation is a formal talk to one or more people that «presents» ideas or information in a clear, structured way. People are sometimes afraid of speaking in public, but if you follow a few simple rules, giving a presentation is actually very easy. This tutorial guides you through each stage of giving a presentation in English, from the initial preparation to the conclusion and questions and answers. This tutorial is itself set out like a mini-presentation. You can follow it logically by starting at the Introduction and then clicking on the link at the foot of each page, or you can jump direct to the section you want from the list of contents on each page.

«Well Done.'.'.'.' All the basics, in an easy to use, easy to follow format! Finally, my students have some high quality, free material to use.'»

John Herzig, Teacher, USA

Introduction

All presentations have a common objective. People give presentations because they want to communicate in order to:

• inform

• train