Job Interview Confidence | Elementary ESL Reading Worksheet PDF

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Many people feel worried before a job interview. This is a meeting where a boss asks you questions. You want the job, so you feel nervous. That is okay. Everyone feels this way. The good news is that you can learn to feel better and to feel strong.

The best way to feel calm is to prepare. Learn about the company before you go. Think about the questions the boss might ask you. Write down some good answers. When you know what to say, you feel more ready and more calm.

You can also gyakorlat at home. Ask a friend to be the boss. Answer their questions out loud. Do this many times. Soon the words come easy. Practice helps you feel sure of yourself.

On the day, wear clean clothes and arrive early. Give a firm handshake and a big smile. Look at the person’s eyes. Speak slowly and clearly. Be honest about your skills. Do not say you can do things that you cannot do.

With good preparation, you will feel more confidence. Remember, the boss wants to meet a nice, calm person. You do not need to be perfect. Just be yourself, stay positive, and do your best. Take a deep breath and walk in with a smile. Good luck!

A. Szókincs

interview ____
confidence ____
nervous ____
prepare ____
practice ____
handshake ____
smile ____
honest ____
skills ____
calm ____

a. feeling sure about yourself and what you can do
b. things you can do well
c. happy look you make with your mouth
d. holding and shaking someone’s hand to say hello
e. meeting where someone asks you questions about a job
f. get ready for something before it happens
g. feeling worried or a little scared about something
h. do something many times to get better at it
i. quiet and relaxed, not worried
j. telling the truth and not lying

B. Igaz vagy hamis

____ An interview is a meeting where a boss asks you questions.
____ It is strange to feel nervous before an interview.
____ You should learn about the company before you go.
____ Practice makes the words come more easily.
____ You should arrive late for the interview.
____ A firm handshake and a smile are good ideas.
____ You should look at the floor when you speak.
____ You should be honest about your skills.
____ You must be perfect to get the job.
____ Good preparation helps you feel more confidence.

C. Töltsd ki az üres helyeket

Szóbank: interview, nervous, prepare, practice, handshake, honest, skills, calm

A job ___ is a meeting where a boss asks you questions.
Many people feel ___ and worried before they go.
You should ___ by learning about the company first.
Give a firm ___ and a big smile when you say hello.
Be ___ and tell the truth about what you can do.

D. Szövegértési kérdések

What is a job interview?
Name two things you can do to feel more ready for an interview.
What should you do on the day of the interview?

E. Vitaindító kérdések

What makes you feel nervous, and what helps you feel calm again?
What job would you like to have one day, and why?

Answer Key (click to reveal)

A. Szókincs: 1-e, 2-a, 3-g, 4-f, 5-h, 6-d, 7-c, 8-j, 9-b, 10-i

B. Igaz/Hamis: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T, 9-F, 10-T

C. Üres helyek kitöltése: 1-interview, 2-nervous, 3-prepare, 4-handshake, 5-honest

D. Értésértés:

It is a meeting where a boss asks you questions about a job.
You can prepare by learning about the company and practice answering questions at home.
You should wear clean clothes, arrive early, give a handshake and a smile, and be honest about your skills.

🇹🇼 Also in Chinese: This topic is available on 18KEnglish.com — bilingual worksheets for Chinese-speaking students.