Assignment Prompt:

Role-play an interview dialogue between an interviewer and an interviewee for a high-tech

position. One student will play the interviewer, while the other will play the interviewee. The
interviewer's role is to introduce the company, describe its facilities, the post being offered, and
the professional profile they are looking for. The interviewee's role is to introduce themselves.
Focus on using appropriate vocabulary, clear pronunciation, and effective communication
strategies.

Look at this example based on an interview between an interviewer and an

interviewee for a social and health care position.

Interviewer: Welcome to our company, where we are committed to providing

exceptional social and health care services. My name is David and our mission is to
make a positive impact in the lives of our residents by promoting their well-being and
ensuring their comfort. Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed with the utmost care,
creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both our staff and residents. We currently
have an opening for a social and health care professional who will play a crucial role in
providing compassionate care and support to our residents. When describing the ideal
candidate, highlight qualities such as empathy, strong communication skills,
professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping others.’
Interviewee: Hello, it's nice to meet you.
Interviewer: Nice to meet you too, how are you doing today?
Interviewee: I am doing well, and yourself?
Interviewer: Great, thanks. I hope we didn't keep you waiting for long?
Interviewee: No, I had the chance to talk to one of your engineers while waiting.
Interviewer: That's good. David, shall we start?
Interviewee: Yeah, sure.
Interviewer: First of all, let me introduce myself. I am the manager of our engineering
department here and we have an open position, so we have been interviewing applicants
to fill the position as quickly as possible.
Interviewee: Yes sir, I read about the position on your website, and I think I am a good
fit.
Interviewer: We currently have several ongoing projects and the team is working hard.
We are hoping to keep busy for a long time.
Interviewee: What are the essential qualifications required for the position?
Interviewer: This is an entry-level engineering position; we do provide a lot of training
here. But we do require that you have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer
engineering. Previous experience in the field is a plus.
Interviewee: What kind of experience would you count as a work in the field?
Interviewer: Even though we provide training, it would be great if you had some
hands-on programming experience, knowledge of database systems or skills on
developing applications.
Interviewee: My final school project was actually developing a mobile application, so I
am fairly competent in developing mobile and web applications.
Interviewer: That's good to hear, which school did you graduate from?
Interviewee: I was a student at DEF University, and I graduated with a bachelor degree
in computer science. I worked as a computer lab tutor in school for about 2 years.
Guiding students through their projects helped me get experience in several
programming languages.
Interviewer: What are you looking for in a job?
Interviewee: The job should definitely help me grow in my career. I will be happy to
learn and grow as I work in a passionate company like yours.
Interviewer: You are right. There is plenty of room for advancement in our company.
What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
Interviewee: I am a diligent person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn. My
friends also find me very easy to work with.
Interviewer: Very well. Now, do you mind working overtime?
Interviewee: No, I do not.
Interviewer: Because, sometimes we get overwhelmed with heavy workload.
Interviewee: I understand that's the nature of the job. When I was going to school, I
took quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty hours every week.
And, I handled that situation very well.
Interviewer: Do you have any questions for me?
Interviewee: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the requirements. I
believe that I can handle it with ease, and the fact that you provide all the training
sounds excellent. I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
Interviewer: David, it is nice to meet you. I can tell that you are a good candidate.
Expect to hear from us within a week or so about the job.
Interviewee: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for your time.
Interviewer: Thank you for coming.

Common Questions in job interviews:

- Why do you want this job?
- Tell me about yourself.
- What are you looking for in a job?
- Describe a time where you worked as part of a team.
- What makes you the best person for this job?
- What is your greatest weakness? Greatest strength?
- What skills do you have that are going to make this job
easier?
- Have you ever had to deal with a person on the team that
you did not get along with? How did you handle the
situation?
- Do you have any questions to ask me?
- Describe to me a challenge in a work environment and how
you overcame it (a challenge at school, or overcome it)?
- Are you willing to work overtime?
- Where do you see yourself in three years?
- What are you looking for in a manager?
- Do you have travel restrictions?
- What are your career goals?
Keywords for interviewers: tell me, explain, describe