Question 35/80 · KNM · Work and income
Watch the video. What does Ahmed do well at his job interview?
🇳🇱 Bekijk het filmpje. Wat doet Ahmed goed bij zijn sollicitatiegesprek?
The video
– Goedemiddag. Ik ben Ahmed. Ik kom voor het gesprek van twee uur.
Good afternoon. I'm Ahmed. I'm here for the two o'clock interview.
– Welkom, Ahmed. Precies op tijd. Gaat u zitten.
Welcome, Ahmed. Right on time. Please have a seat.
– Dank u wel.
Thank you.
Answers
- Hij is op tijd en stelt zich netjes voor (He is on time and introduces himself politely)
- Hij komt een half uur te laat (He is half an hour late)
- Hij neemt zijn kinderen mee (He brings his children)
- Hij zegt niets (He says nothing)
Show the answer
✓ Correct answer: A. Hij is op tijd en stelt zich netjes voor
Explanation: Bij een sollicitatiegesprek ben je op tijd, geef je een hand en stel je jezelf voor. Nederlanders vinden op tijd komen belangrijk.
Translation: He is on time and introduces himself politely
At a job interview you arrive on time, shake hands and introduce yourself. Dutch people find punctuality important.
At a job interview you arrive on time, shake hands and introduce yourself. Dutch people find punctuality important.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- B. He is half an hour late: Arriving late makes a bad impression. Dutch people find punctuality important.
- C. He brings his children: You do not bring your children to a job interview.
- D. He says nothing: Saying nothing is not good. You talk about yourself and your experience.
💡 Tip: Prepare a few sentences about yourself and think of a question for the employer too.
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