I am an online ESL teacher. I am preparing a student for a Job Interview in Category mangement at Lidl (European Company). I want a script for the following sections: 'Full Mock Interview' (20 minutes) and 'Detailed Feedback':



""Expanded Lesson 3: Full Mock Interview & Confidence Building
Objective
To simulate a complete interview experience for Jakub, focusing on both content and delivery, and to equip him with techniques to manage interview stress effectively.
Duration: 50 minutes
1. Warm-Up and Confidence Check (5 minutes)
Objective: Ease nerves and set a positive tone for the lesson.
Activity:
Friendly Conversation: Begin with casual conversation to help Jakub relax.
Example Questions: “How has your week been?” “Did you have the chance to go through your research on Lidl?”
Confidence Assessment: Ask Jakub to rate his confidence level regarding the upcoming interview on a scale of 1-10, and discuss his current comfort level.
Example Questions: “On a scale from 1 to 10, how ready do you feel for the interview?” “Are there any particular areas you’re still concerned about?”
2. Full Mock Interview (20 minutes)
Objective: Provide a realistic interview experience covering technical, situational, and behavioral questions.
Activity:
Interview Simulation:
Introduction:
Interviewer: “Good afternoon, Jakub. Thank you for coming in today. Could you start by telling me a bit about yourself and your background?”
Interviewee (Jakub): Provides a brief, structured introduction.
Technical Questions:
“How do you approach assortment planning for a new store like Lidl?”
“Explain how demand forecasting can impact inventory management.”
“What is your experience with using data analysis tools, and which ones have you found most useful?”
Situational Questions:
“Suppose you find that a product category is underperforming. What steps would you take to improve its performance?”
“Imagine a situation where a major supplier fails to deliver. How would you handle it?”
Behavioral Questions:
“Can you describe a time when you had to work under a tight deadline? How did you manage, and what was the outcome?”
“Tell me about a successful project you’ve led in category management. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?”
Purpose: To simulate the pressure and structure of a real interview, giving Jakub a chance to practice delivering comprehensive, cohesive responses.
3. Detailed Feedback (10 minutes)
Objective: Analyze Jakub’s performance, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Activity:
Structured Feedback:
Positive Feedback:
Highlight aspects Jakub handled well (e.g., clear explanations, confident body language).
Example Feedback: “You provided a clear and structured introduction. Your explanation of inventory management was detailed and insightful.”
Constructive Criticism:
Discuss areas needing improvement (e.g., more detailed responses, clearer articulation).
Example Feedback: “While your answer about handling supplier delays was good, you could provide more specifics on immediate actions and communication strategy.”
Interactive Review:
Role-play improvements based on feedback. Let Jakub rephrase or expand on specific parts of his responses.
4. Stress Management Techniques (10 minutes)
Objective: Equip Jakub with strategies to manage interview stress and maintain composure.
Activity:
Techniques Overview:
Relaxation techniques: Deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation.
Exercise: “Let’s practice deep breathing. Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale through your mouth for a count of four.”
Positive visualization: Picturing a successful interview scenario.
Exercise: “Close your eyes and imagine walking into the interview room, confidently introducing yourself, and answering questions with ease.”
Preparation routines: Visualizing and practicing key parts of the interview.
Exercise: “Create a mental checklist of the key points you want to cover in your responses.”
Affirmations: Positive self-talk to boost confidence.
Exercise: “Repeat statements like ‘I am prepared,’ ‘I am confident,’ ‘I can handle this.’”
Discussion:
Talk about any specific worries Jakub has and tailor suggestions to his needs.
Encourage Jakub to practice these techniques daily leading up to the interview.
5. Final Q&A and Encouragement (5 minutes)
Objective: Address any remaining questions Jakub may have and provide motivational support.
Activity:
Open Floor:
Allow Jakub to ask any final questions or address specific concerns.
Example Questions: “Is there anything specific you want to practice again?” “Do you have any other concerns about the interview?”
Summarize Key Points:
Review the main points covered in the lesson.
Highlight the progress he has made over the course of your sessions.
Words of Encouragement:
Reinforce Jakub’s strengths and provide motivational support.
Example Encouragement: “You’ve made significant progress, Jakub. Your responses are well-structured, and you’ve demonstrated a clear understanding of category management. Go into the interview with confidence—you’re well-prepared and capable!”
Final Homework
Objective: Reinforce learnings and ensure Jakub remains prepared and confident up to the interview day.
Review Feedback:
Ask Jakub to review your feedback notes and practice refining his responses.
Mock Interview Practice:
Suggest Jakub do a final mock interview with a friend or family member to keep practicing.
Confidence Building:
Encourage Jakub to practice stress-management techniques daily until the interview.
Reflect on Strengths:
Tell Jakub to write a list of his strengths and accomplishments to boost his confidence further.

By expanding these sections, you can provide a comprehensive and supportive final lesson for Jakub, ensuring he feels thoroughly prepared and confident for his interview at Lidl. This approach will not only help Jakub practice essential skills but also empower him to manage interview stress effectively.""

I want you to include tips from the follwing lesson plan:

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Ace your next job interview
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PRE-CLASS ACTIVITIES
1. Match the halves to create sentences (match A–E to 1–5 and F–J to 6–10). Read each sentence again
and decide whether it is said by an interviewer or an interviewee.
PART 1
A. I am eager to contribute to 1
B. The information in your CV doesn’t align
with 5
C. The offer is not negotiable now, 4
D. The decision to change careers is driven
by my 2
E. We need to weigh up the options 3
PART 2
F. I’m ready to take on new responsibilities 9
G. We are afraid you might not be a good fit
for 8
H. The most important thing I would bring to
the role is 7
I. I am seeking opportunities to 6
J. I can see that you have a strong grasp of
10
1. the success of your team.
2. need for a bigger challenge.
3. before making a final offer.
4. but it might change after the trial period.
5. our requirements for this position.
6. grow and develop within the company.
7. my passion for the industry.
8. our team because everyone prefers to
work in the office.
9. even if it means I need to learn a lot.
10.the topic.
interviewer: B, C, E, G, J; interviewee: A, D, F, H, I
2. Choose either the sentences by an interviewer or interviewee in ex. 1, cover the endings (1–10) and
complete them with your ideas.
3. Watch a video [https://youtu.be/HG68Ymazo18] and complete the job interview tips.
A. The interview starts the moment you walk in, so treat everyone with respect and keep eye contact.
[01:01]
B. Combat nerves by taking a deep breath. [01:22]
C. Greet everyone authentically and say their names. [01:42]
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D. You can’t predict what you will be asked but you can practise answering the common questions.
[02:01]
E. When it comes to mentioning your previous workplaces, don’t speak negatively about them. [02:58]
F. Pay attention to your body language and subtly mime your interviewer’s posture in order to create a
sense of connection. [03:23]
G. Have a list of questions for your interviewer. Ask the questions you would ask if you got the
job/tomorrow was your first working day. [03:49]
H. The interview doesn’t end when you leave the office so you should always follow up with a thankyou email within 24 hours. [04:21]
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES
4. Look at the tips from the video and say which ones you would use in your next job interview.
Brainstorm more tips if necessary.
If students work in Human Resources, ask them to share which of the tips they consider to be the most
important.
• Use a greeting that is authentic to you and call people by name.
• The interview starts when you enter a building, so show respect to everyone and maintain eye
contact.
• Prepare to answer some common questions.
• Avoid speaking negatively about past workplaces when discussing them.
• Take deep breaths to deal with nerves.
• Prepare questions for the interviewer, ones you’d ask if you were hired.
• Be mindful of your body language; subtly mirror the interviewer’s posture to build a connection.
• After the interview, you should always follow up with a thank-you email to the hiring manager.
5. Read the situations and decide which one would affect the outcome of a job interview most
negatively and why. Then, say which one would be the most uncomfortable for you.
If students work in Human Resources, ask which situations are the worst from the interviewer’s
perspective.
A. You miss the bus that was supposed to take you to the interview, causing you to arrive late and rush
into the interview.
B. You wear casual clothes, such as jeans and a t-shirt, but when you arrive at the office for your
interview, you see that everyone is dressed in professional attire. It makes you feel underdressed.
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C. When given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the
interview, you can’t think of anything meaningful and ask about
free lunch at the office.
D. Your interviewer has a strong accent that you are not familiar
with. Because of that, you can’t fully understand what they are
asking you. You decide not to clarify and answer what you think
you heard.
6. Look at the topics and discuss the questions.
• What kind of questions do you find easier to
answer: behavioural, situational, or
technical/job-specific? Why? Situational
questions are focused on the future and are
often hypothetical, whereas behavioural
questions ask about candidates’ past
experience.
• What are your least favourite interview
questions?
• What do you think about unusual interview
questions (e.g. ‘If you could compare
yourself with any animal…’)?
• How can you respond when asked a difficult
question? Possible answer: That’s an
interesting question. Let me think about it.
types of questions online vs offline
• What are the advantages of online job
interviews?
• What are some tips suitable for online
interviews only?
• Is it easier to leave a lasting impression
when being interviewed online or offline?
• What can you say when you are
experiencing technical issues? Possible
answer: My apologies, the internet is
acting up. Could you please repeat your
last question?
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7. Complete the gaps with words in the correct forms. The first letter is provided.
A. Despite working in this area for quite a short time, I believe I already have a strong grasp of
industry trends.
B. I felt ready to take on new responsibilities, but I needed time to do some additional training.
C. After weighing up all the options, I realized I’d reached the point where there was nowhere to grow.
D. I’m always ready to learn but I still check if feedback aligns with my goals and values.
E. I was simply seeking opportunities the company couldn’t provide.
F. I’m looking for the average wage for similar roles. But the salary is negotiable, because I’m also
interested in other benefits like health insurance.
G. Quite well if I know it contributes to my professional improvement and makes me better at my job.
H. While they are flexible, they are based on the value I can bring to the role.
I. While my experience may be limited, I think I’m a good fit because of my creativity.
J. I was driven by a desire to focus on personal growth when I decided to take such a long break.
8. Match the questions with the answers in ex. 7. There are two answers to each question.
After students complete the task, ask them which of these questions they find uncomfortable or
difficult to answer. You can also ask students to answer some of these questions if they need more
practice.
1. Can you explain the gap in your employment history? B, J
2. How do you plan to compensate for your lack of experience in this role? A, I
interviewer’s
behaviour
• What behaviours or attitudes from
interviewers contribute to a positive
interview experience for interviewees?
• Is it discouraging when interviewers don’t
ask follow-up questions? Why/Why not?
• How can you respond when the interviewer
doesn’t seem to be listening or doesn’t ask
follow-up questions? Possible answer:
Should I cover more details in my answer?
sensitive topics
• What are some sensitive topics that
interviewers sometimes bring up?
• Why do interviewers sometimes ask
sensitive questions?
• How can you respond when asked a
sensitive question? Possible answer:
Sorry, but this question is too personal for
me. Could you please ask another one?
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3. Why did you leave your previous job? C, E
4. What are your financial expectations for this position? F, H
5. How do you respond to criticism? D, G
9. Read about the approach to answering behavioural interview questions. Then, look at the example
below and say which step of the approach each sentence in the answer is. Put the sentences in the
correct order.
The STAR approach is a structured method for answering behavioural
interview questions. Using the STAR approach helps you provide relevant
information and demonstrate your skills and abilities through real-life
examples. It also allows the interviewer to assess your problem-solving
skills, decision-making abilities, and whether you’re a good fit for the role
based on examples from your past experiences.
STAR stands for:
Situation: describe the context or background of the situation you were in
Task: explain the specific task or goal you were responsible for within that situation
Action: talk about the actions you took to deal with the situation and complete the task
Result: share the outcome of your actions
EXAMPLE:
Question: Can you tell me about a recent challenge you faced?
Answer:
• I conducted multiple customer surveys, analyzed feedback data, and identified key areas for
improvement. 3, action
• My responsibility was to investigate the root causes of this decline and implement strategies to
improve satisfaction levels. 2, task
• In my previous role, we encountered a significant decrease in customer satisfaction ratings. 1,
situation
• Because of our efforts, we successfully implemented improvements, leading to a noticeable
increase in customer satisfaction ratings. 4, result
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10.Choose one of the situations and talk about it using the STAR approach (mention: situation, task,
action, result). Your answers can be real or imaginary. Try to use the vocabulary in the box.
Students can take a few minutes to prepare their answers before
sharing them with others.
Students can also work in pairs and talk about more than one
situation. Their partner could respond as an interviewer (e.g. ask
some follow-up questions).
• Describe a situation where you had a tight deadline.
• Tell me about a time when you had to adapt to a significant
change at work.
• Can you recall a time when you had to resolve a conflict
between team members?
• Share an example of when you had to make a difficult
decision.
• Discuss a situation where you had to deal with a difficult
customer or client.
• Share a recent accomplishment that you’re proud of.
This worksheet includes an additional task that you can use as homework or revision. It’s only
available in the teacher’s version of the worksheet. The task with the answer key is below, while the
students’ version is on the last page. Print it, cut it up and hand it out to your students.
Read the descriptions of different types of formal meetings and come up with three statements you
might hear during each of them. Use a phrase in the box for each statement.
You can also ask students to choose one type of meeting and share their experience of it.
EXAMPLE: A first-round interview is conducted to assess candidates’ initial qualifications and
suitability for the position, focusing on skills, experience, and general fit with the company
culture.
Why do you think you are a good fit for the company? I believe I can contribute to your
project with my extensive experience. Working hours are not negotiable.
align with
bring to the role
contribute to
driven by
have a strong grasp of
negotiable
good fit for
seek opportunities
take on new responsibilities
weigh up the options
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Possible answers:
A. A group interview is conducted
with multiple job candidates
simultaneously, typically to
observe how they interact with
each other, communicate, and
collaborate in a group.
Complete the task while ensuring your vision aligns with that of the rest of the team. Decide who can
contribute to the project the most and delegate the tasks. How will you decide which of you is going
to take on new responsibilities?
B. A performance review is an evaluation meeting between an employee and their supervisor, aimed
at assessing past performance, setting goals, providing feedback, and discussing career
development.
Can you elaborate on what you’ve brought to your role since your promotion? How did you weigh up
the options when you had to make a difficult decision? I am seeking opportunities for growth within
the company.
C. An exit interview is a final meeting between an employee leaving the company and a
representative from HR or management, designed to gather feedback on the reasons for leaving,
overall experience with the company, and suggestions for improvement.
What made you think this role wasn’t a good fit for you? I didn’t feel I had a strong grasp of the
responsibilities assigned to me. Is the question of a potential return to the company negotiable for
you?
align with negotiable
bring to the role good fit for
contribute to seek opportunities
driven by take on new responsibilities
have a strong grasp of weigh up the options
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Read the descriptions of different types of formal meetings and come up with three statements you
might hear during each of them. Use a phrase in the box for each statement.
EXAMPLE: A first-round interview is conducted to assess candidates’ initial qualifications and
suitability for the position, focusing on skills, experience, and general fit with the company.
Why do you think you are a good fit for the company? I believe I can contribute to your
project with my extensive experience. Working hours are not negotiable.
A. A group interview is conducted with multiple job candidates simultaneously, typically to observe
how they interact with each other, communicate, and collaborate in a group.
B. A performance review is an
evaluation meeting between an
employee and their supervisor,
aimed at assessing past
performance, setting goals,
providing feedback, and discussing
career development.
C. An exit interview is a final meeting between an employee leaving the company and a
representative from HR or management, designed to gather feedback on the reasons for leaving,
overall experience with the company, and suggestions for improvement.
Read the descriptions of different types of formal meetings and come up with three statements you
might hear during each of them. Use a phrase in the box for each statement.
EXAMPLE: A first-round interview is conducted to assess candidates’ initial qualifications and
suitability for the position, focusing on skills, experience, and general fit with the company.
Why do you think you are a good fit for the company? I believe I can contribute to your
project with my extensive experience. Working hours are not negotiable.
A. A group interview is conducted with multiple job candidates simultaneously, typically to observe
how they interact with each other, communicate, and collaborate in a group.
B. A performance review is an
evaluation meeting between an
employee and their supervisor,
aimed at assessing past
performance, setting goals,
providing feedback, and discussing
career development.
C. An exit interview is a final meeting between an employee leaving the company and a
representative from HR or management, designed to gather feedback on the reasons for leaving,
overall experience with the company, and suggestions for improvement.
align with negotiable
bring to the role good fit for
contribute to seek opportunities
driven by take on new responsibilities
have a strong grasp of weigh up the options
align with negotiable
bring to the role good fit for
contribute to seek opportunities
driven by take on new responsibilities
have a strong grasp of weigh up the options""