e hea d feel you are writing directly to him or her. Put yourself at ease before you meet the interviewing panel: if you are nervous , you will talk too quickly. Before you enter the room remember that the people are human beings too; take away the mystique of their roles.ª¥ Listen. There is a danger of not hearing accurately what is being said. Make ey e contact with the speakers, and with everyone in the room. Allow your warmth and humanity to be seen. A sense of humour is very important. 

ª¥ Have a portfolio of your work that can link theory to practice. Many schools wa nt you to show work. For a primary appointment, give examples from the range of the curriculum, not just art. (For this reason, taking pictures on your teaching practice is important. )ª¥ Prepare yourself in case you are asked to give a talk. Have prompt cards ready, and don¡¯t waffle.ª¥ 

ª¥ Your speech must be clear and articulate, with correct grammar. This is importa nt: they want to hear you and they want to hear how well you can communicate wit h children. Believe in yourself and have confidence.ª¥ 

ª¥ Some of the people asking the questions don¡¯t know much about what you do. B e ready to help them.ª¥ 

ª¥ Thus armed, you should have no difficulty at all. Good luck and keep your jac ket on!ª¤ 

21. Ms. Brenda Stevens suggests that before applying job applicants should ___.ª¤ 
A. go through each other¡¯s CVs 
B. rehearse their answers to questionsª¤ 
C. understand thoroughly the situations 
D. go to town to attend training courseª¤  

22. Is it wise to admit some of your weaknesses relating to work?ª¤ 
A. Yes, but you should have ideas for improvement in the future.ª¤ 
B. Yes, because it is natural to be weak in certain aspects.ª¤ 
C. No, admitting weaknesses may put you at a disadvantage.ª¤ 
D. No, it will only prompt the interviewees to reject you.ª¤ 

23. The best way to deal with odd questions from t