"The Interview"

Directions: Read the story. Then answer the questions below.

Jethro gets ready for his job interview.

He takes a shower.

He shaves.

He brushes his teeth.

He cuts his fingernails.

He combs his hair.

He puts on the new suit he bought just for today.

Jethro feels confident . He is also very nervous .

Here is why. Jethro graduated at the top of his class in college. Still, Jethro knows the economy is bad. His dad just lost his job at the bank a few weeks ago! Many people are interviewing for the very same job. There is a lot of competition.

Jethro is still positive. He thinks he has a good chance of getting the job at the technology company.

Jethro arrives at his interview at 9:45. He is 15 minutes early.

“Have a seat. Mr. Stone will be right with you,” the receptionist says.

Jethro sits. He thinks about what he has learned to do in an interview.

Look people in the eye.
Give a firm handshake.
Speak clearly.

Jethro feels ready.

“Mr. Stone is ready to see you now,” the receptionist says.

Jethro takes a deep breath and walks into Mr. Stone’s office.

“Good to meet you, sir,” Jethro says and gives Mr. Stone a firm handshake and a smile.

What kind of job is Jethro interviewing for?
1. a college job
2. a banking job
3. a technology job
4. a receptionist job
What is one thing Jethro does to get ready?
1. He talks to his dad.
2. He calls Mr. Stone.
3. He eats breakfast.
4. He cuts his fingernails.
What time is Jethro's interview?
1. 9:30
2. 9:45
3. 10:00
4. 10:15
What does it mean to be confident ?
1. to be early
2. to feel sure
3. to be worried
4. to be nervous
Why might Jethro be nervous?
1. He did not do well in school.
2. He is not a very good speaker.
3. He does not like to wear suits.
4. Many others are interviewing for the same job.
What is competition ?
1. when people get ready to go out
2. when people go for a job interview
3. when people feel they are not good enough
4. when many people are going after the same thing
Why is it good that Jethro gets to his interview early?
1. It gives Jethro time to think.
2. It helps Jethro speak clearly.
3. Mr. Stone likes people to be early.
4. The receptionist asks him to be there early.
What has Jethro learned to do in an interview?
1. Be positive.
2. Tell good jokes.
3. Talk about college.
4. Look people in the eye.
Why might Jethro be positive about getting this job?
1. The economy is bad.
2. He did well in school.
3. Jethro's dad lost his job.
4. He knows Mr. Stone well.