before interview and introduction
How are you today?
Take a seat, please.
Nice to meet you.
I am fine thank you. How are you?
Thank you.
Nice to meet you too.
Where should we look during an interview?
We should make eye contact with the interviewer, but don't stare. Do not look around the room.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are...
Tell me something about your family.
My family has...
If you saw a car accident on your way to school, what would you do?
I would...
When should you arrive for your interview or be ready for your online interview?
Be early. 15 minutes before the interview start time.
How should we listen and respond to questions during the interview?
We should listen carefully and respond politely.
What subject do you like best, why?
I like _________, because.....
What is your favorite book and why?
My favorite book is __________ because...
If you were a class monitor and you saw a student get hurt in the hall, what would you do?
What is an appropriate greeting at the beginning of the interview?
Make sure you are smiling at the interviewer and offer a proper greeting such as "Good morning."
What should you do if you don't understand a question or didn't hear the question clearly?
Ask the interviewer to repeat the question politely by asking, "Could you repeat the question?"
What are you good at?
I am good at ...
What activities have you joined at your primary school?
I have joined...
If you had three wishes what would they be and why?
If I had three wishes, I would wish for...
What are some things you should do before your interview?
practice, record a mock interview, prepare answers for commonly asked questions, learn about the school, prepare questions to ask in return, bring work examples and certifications.
How should we end the interview?
Smile and tell them goodbye and thank you.
What are you most proud of?
I am most proud of...
Do you think learning English is important? Why?
English is/isn't important to learn because...
If you were the Head Principal at a school, what are some things that you feel are some important things the school should offer? Why?
If I were Head Principal I would ________ because...
What are the four stages of an interview?
Greeting, self-introduction, questions and discussion, end of the interview
What are some things we should at all times throughout the interview?
Smile, make eye contact, listen carefully, be relaxed, offer clear answers and be prepared to ask questions.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Why?
I want to be ________ because...
What do you want to learn in secondary school?
I want to learn...
The air pollution in Hong Kong has gotten worse recently. What are some ways we could make the air cleaner?
We could...