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 Arturito on Mon, 16/02/2026 - 16:57

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How can you prepare for a job interview?
first I would like to know a little of bit about that position then I will search about how company works and if the jod is really hard ather that I will prepare a bunch of answers and questions about my abilities and skills.  

Submitted by fitrisinta on Sun, 18/01/2026 - 11:50

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i feel comfortable with a some task

Submitted by sid on Mon, 22/12/2025 - 02:38

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Well, to answer your question, I'd probably say that I usually practise answering  the most important questions that might be asked in the interview. For this purpose, I go through the company's website and understand their moto first and what they are looking for in a candidate. These searches and information I collect help me in the interview. Through out my career, I've given a lot of interviews. And the most interesting one was for the job of a telephone operator. 

Submitted by moaz_shamekh on Tue, 02/12/2025 - 06:13

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To prepare for a job interview, you should read about the company, what are its vision and values? and what services does the company provide?, you should also to prepare your answer for a common interview questions, and you have to be realistic while you are preparing your CV, you should also wear nice: formal or smart casual clothes, don't forget to arrive on time, the last two advises are very important for the first impression.  

Submitted by Mutlu A. on Fri, 21/11/2025 - 07:11

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Especially we should look at the company' swebsite. Then we must read about the information we need . We should dress clean and  presentable. Look like a good and professional person. Conversation is the most important thing  so we must be talkative in the interview

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Submitted by Yuliia Sukhotska on Sun, 12/10/2025 - 14:38

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Before the interview you need to get ready. Read about the company. Think about what questions they can ask you. Practise your answers with a friend. Wear clean and nice clothes. Go early and smile. This will help you feel happy and ready.


 

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Submitted by Mlekameda on Thu, 14/08/2025 - 14:33

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To prepare for a job interview, i should try make it perfect, therefore im gonna revise the topics that shown in the vacant.
Also learn more information about vacant and company, it better than you wouldn't learn anything.

Submitted by Tea_2006 on Mon, 05/05/2025 - 08:34

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1. Learn about the company’s mission, values, and products. This will help you understand what they do and why you want to work there.

2. Practice Common Questions: Prepare answers for common interview questions like:

   • "Tell me about yourself."

   • "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

   • "Why do you want this job?"

3. Choose professional clothing that is suitable for the job you are applying for. Make sure you feel comfortable and confident in what you wear.

Submitted by yamin1991 on Fri, 21/03/2025 - 09:19

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If I prepare for job interview, CV form and require documents such as my educational documents copy. And then, I reconcile my job experience. 

Submitted by Soe Yu Mar on Fri, 07/02/2025 - 02:05

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How can you prepare for a job interview?

I can prepare by promoting my personal abilities and read many information about applying job.

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