U1: First impressions
What is a positive first impression?
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(The good opinion someone forms when they first meet you. )
Give an appropiate answer to: Tell me about yourself
The student gives information with the correct structure:
Present → Experience → Strength → Goal
What does CV stand for?
Curriculum Vitae
What is the main purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce yourself and explain why you are suitable for a job.
Complete: “Why did you ______ for this position?”
apply
Name two things that can help you make a good first impression.
Appropriate appearance and confident body language.
Give a professional answer to the question: “Why should we hire you?”
The student provides an answer by connecting your skills and experience to the requirements of the position.
What is the difference between education and work experience on a CV?
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(Education describes your studies; work experience describes your previous jobs. )
What should you include in the opening paragraph of a cover letter?
The position you are applying for and your reason for writing.
What does an interviewer mean by “What are your weaknesses?”
They want to know about an area you need to improve and how you are working on it.
Why is eye contact important during a job interview?
Answers may vary
(It can show confidence and interest. )
Give an appropriate answer to: “What are your strengths?”
Provides information about his / her intrapersonal skills
What is the purpose of tailoring / adapt your CV to a specific job?
To highlight the skills and experience relevant to that position.
What should the main body of a cover letter explain?
Your relevant skills, experience and reasons for being a good candidate.
Extra bonus
You take 300
Give three examples of non-verbal communication that can affect a first impression.
Eye contact, posture and facial expressions.
What is the formula you sould use to answer: Tell me about yourself?
Present → Experience → Strength → Goal
Extra bonus
You take 400
What makes a cover letter effective? Name two characteristics.
It is specific to the job and clearly connects your experience with the position.
Answer the question: What are your weaknesses?
The student provides an answer following the correct structure:
Weakness → Action → Improvement
You have only 30 seconds to make a first impression. Give a mini strategy using three elements.
Professional appearance + confident body language + polite greeting.
Answers will vary
Bonus
You take 500
Rewrite the sentence using appropiate language
As you will see from my CV, my experience and qualifications are what you’re looking for,(requirements)
As you will see from my CV, my experience and qualifications that are required
Put these cover-letter sections in the correct order: closing – opening – main body.
Opening → Main body → Closing.
How could you answer “What did you dislike about your last job?” professionally?
Focus on what you learned and avoid criticizing your previous employer.