B1 Job interview - invitation, preparation

An invitation to a job interview

 

Read an email invitation to a job interview to practise and improve your reading skills.

Before reading

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation task

Match the definitions (a–f) with the vocabulary (1–6).

Vocabulary Definitions

 

1. …… ID

2. …… a position

3. …… references

4. …… to reschedule

5. …… a CV

6. …… reception

 

a. a job in a company, for example a marketing manager or sales

assistant

b. a short document that shows your experience and

qualifications

c. letters from people who know you that describe your abilities

d. identification; a document with your name, photo and other

personal information

e. the place in an office where visitors arrive

f. to change the date or time of something

 

 

Reading text: An invitation to a job interview

 

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

 

Tasks

 

Task 1

Circle the best answer.

1. What job did Grace apply for?

a. Head of sales

b. Sales manager

c. Sales assistant

d. Human resource assistant

 

2. When is the job interview?

a. 6 September

b. 12 September

c. 21 September

d. 22 September

 

3. How long will the interview take?

a. Under an hour

b. Just over an hour

c. Over two hours

d. A day

 

4. What does Grace need to bring to the interview?

a. Her CV

b. Her references

c. Her ID

d. All of the above

 

5. Who should Grace ask for at reception?