1B COMMUNICATIVE  Have I got the job?

  Role cards for interviewers

You are interviewing for a part-time assistant librarian You are interviewing for a telemarketing position for
1 position. It will be a short-term contract to cover 2 a well-known mobile phone company. It is a three-
maternity leave. month, non-renewable contract. There will be a basic
Profile of the ideal candidate: salary with additional commission.
• book lover Profile of the ideal candidate:
• prepared to work flexible hours • good interpersonal skills and telephone manner
• previous experience not essential, but desirable • no experience necessary, but experience in sales or
• able to work well alone marketing a bonus
• organized • determination and drive essential
You have three minutes to speak to each interviewee. You • able to work well under pressure
have to decide who you would like to employ. At the end of the You have three minutes to speak to each interviewee. You
interviews, you will be asked to explain who you chose and have to decide who you would like to employ. At the end of the
why. Before you begin, think about and write down the interviews, you will be asked to explain who you chose and
questions you are going to ask. why. Before you begin, think about and write down the
questions you are going to ask.

You are interviewing for a toy shop supervisor You are interviewing for a car park attendant position.
3 position. It is a three-month trial period leading to 4 It is a full-time job that involves 12-hour shifts, both
a permanent, full-time contract. A job share would day and night. A permanent contract will be offered.
be possible. Profile of the ideal candidate:
Profile of the ideal candidate: • would suit a solitary person who isn’t easily bored
• proven team leader • numerate
• excellent organizational skills • able to make on-the-spot decisions
• basic accounting knowledge • able to deal with difficult or aggressive customers
• some knowledge of what toys are popular at the moment • physically fit
is desirable You have three minutes to speak to each interviewee. You
You have three minutes to speak to each interviewee. You have to decide who you would like to employ. At the end of the
have to decide who you would like to employ. At the end of the interviews, you will be asked to explain who you chose and
interviews, you will be asked to explain who you chose and why. Before you begin, think about and write down the
why. Before you begin, think about and write down the questions you are going to ask.
questions you are going to ask.

You are interviewing for a bike messenger for a You are interviewing for the position of a care
5 company that uses bicycles and motorcycles to 6 assistant at a retirement home. It involves alternate
deliver letters and packages. It is a six-month contract morning / evening shifts one weekend a month.
with possibility of extension, and involves some Profile of the ideal candidate:
Saturdays.
• caring personality, with experience of working with older
Profile of the ideal candidate: people
• able to ride motorcycle (licence required) or bicycle in city • first aid knowledge an advantage
centre • able to make decisions on own
• reliable and trustworthy with confidential documents • must be a team player
• organized and punctual • available to work overtime
• good knowledge of the city You have three minutes to speak to each interviewee. You
You have three minutes to speak to each interviewee. You have to decide who you would like to employ. At the end of the
have to decide who you would like to employ. At the end of the interviews, you will be asked to explain who you chose and
interviews, you will be asked to explain who you chose and why. Before you begin, think about and write down the
why. Before you begin, think about and write down the questions you are going to ask.
questions you are going to ask.

  Role card for candidates

You are out of work and desperate for any job (you really need The interviews will last three minutes each. You really want to
the money). You are going to be interviewed for some of the sell yourself well at the interview! Think about the following
following jobs: questions you might be asked and make some notes. You can
• assistant librarian use real information about yourself, or invent some. Once you
• bike messenger have decided on your answers, you can’t change them.

• car park attendant • What do you consider to be your main skills?

• care assistant at a retirement home • What previous work experience do you have?
• telemarketing position • How physically fit are you?
• toy shop supervisor • What kind of work situation would you prefer (part-time /
full-time / temporary / permanent)?
• Are you prepared to work overtime and at weekends?

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