Sam prepares carefully for a job interview.

The idea

Follow the preparation, the unexpected question and the example Sam chooses.

Read the text

Before the interview, Sam studied the company’s projects. Sam also prepared examples of teamwork. During the interview, the manager asked how Sam would handle a sudden change of plan.

The question surprised Sam, who paused to think. Sam described a time when a team had to find a new supplier. The manager thanked Sam for explaining the decision clearly.

Examples

  • Before the interview, Sam studied the company’s projects.
  • Sam also prepared examples of teamwork.
  • During the interview, the manager asked how Sam would handle a sudden change of plan.
  • The question surprised Sam, who paused to think.
  • Sam described a time when a team had to find a new supplier.
  • The manager thanked Sam for explaining the decision clearly.

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Watch out

The question concerns a change of plan, not Sam’s knowledge of the company.

Try it yourself

  1. What did Sam study before the interview?

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    the company’s projects / the company's projects / company projects

    the company’s projects / the company's projects / company projects: The projects belong to the company Sam hopes to join.

  2. What did the team need to find?

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    a new supplier / new supplier

    a new supplier / new supplier: The team needed another source of supplies.

  3. Who thanked Sam?

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    the manager / manager

    the manager / manager: This person appreciated the clear explanation.

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