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.

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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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Submitted by Nobu1230 on Fri, 24/07/2020 - 00:43

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I keep in mind to reply simply and summarize the point as much as possible when I'm answering question. This is because I don't feel lazy talking clever. Of course, First impression is crucial,so I prepare best suit and shoes.and I should keep smiling all time in interview.
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Submitted by Onur on Sat, 18/07/2020 - 18:05

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First of all, the first impression is crucial. Therefore, I take a bath, shave, wear my best suit, wear a tie, paint my shoes. I make sure to take my phone, perfume, cv, money and my identity card. I always arrive to the meeting location before the time of the appointment.

Submitted by Bekhruz on Sat, 18/07/2020 - 17:50

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I need prepare how to get a new personnel. Because i have my own business.

Submitted by Suellen Esteves on Thu, 16/07/2020 - 16:18

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I prepare myself studying about the company and studying my own curriculum.
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Submitted by Hennadii on Mon, 13/07/2020 - 10:43

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There are some advices on how to prepare for a job interview. First of all, you need to know as much as you can about the company which invited you to the interview. Use the internet and try to find someone you know and who works there. Second, reread your CV again. HR assistant or someone else will ask you about what they will read in it. Be ready to answer. Another tip, try to prepare answers for most typical interview questions. Try to predict what you will be asked. Of course, think in advance about your outfit and how you're going to get to the interview place. And of course no tardiness. Be in place 10-15 minutes earlier.

Submitted by Seina Tsuchiya on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 17:27

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There are many things that I should prepare for a job interview. First, I have to bring tour application form and CV written in polite letters. I haven't had a job interview yet, but I need to check the sentence, either handwriting or computer input. The second is clothes. I should not hide my face with my hair and dress properly. Of course, I mustn't wear jeans. The third is physical condition management. If I had an interview, I want to go to bed early the day before.

Submitted by Dastenova Firuza on Sat, 04/07/2020 - 17:39

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I pay attention to my appearance and dress then speech. I try to guess questions and get ready for them. I take necessary documents. I prepare myself in front of the mirror

Submitted by Re on Sat, 27/06/2020 - 15:58

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Hello. There are many important things when we have a job interview. However, what most important for us is we should keep in mind to spend conscious of a job interview. For example, "greeting", "smile", cleanliness" , "courtesy" and so on. Also, we should cure bad habits because there is a possibility that we show up own bad habits by tension. "First impression is very important for people". Furthermore, it is important for us to do a self analysis to be able to make an appeal to apply for company. We should investigate about applying for company. It is optimal to make a good atmosphere. Finally, e many important things when we have a job interview. However, what most important for us is we should keep in mind to spend conscious of a job interview. For example, "greeting", "smile", cleanliness" , "courtesy" and so on. Also, we should cure bad habits because there is a possibility that we show up own bad habits by tension. "First impression is very important for people". Furthermore, it is important for us to do a self analysis to be able to make an appeal to apply for company. We should investigate about applying for company. It is optimal for make a good atmosphere. Finally, needless to say, we have to go to there on time. I want to try my hardest a job interview.

Submitted by Suzuha on Mon, 22/06/2020 - 06:19

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I'm a college student, so I've never had job interview. However, I've had a interview when I started a part time job. Then, I prepared the reason why I chose the job and what I'd like to do there. I think it is important to tell passion for the job.

Submitted by Yuki on Mon, 22/06/2020 - 06:15

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I've never had a job interview but if I do, I prepare my CV and references. And I also prepare to explain myself. For example, pro and cons. I think I must be able to appeal myself, and in order to get to know myself better, it is important that I first understand myself. Others, do basic things such as preparing my mind, loudness, and answering questions with confidence. I think that it is important for job interviews to check a list of things that I bring and have confidence.