USEFUL VOCABULARY

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POPUPS).

accountant(s) baker(s) barber(s)

barman (barmen) builder(s) butcher(s)

carpenter(s) cashier(s) chambermaid(s)

chef(s) cleaner(s) dentist(s)

doctor(s) electrician(s) engineer(s)

fireman (firemen) fishmonger(s) flight attendant(s)

hairdresser(s) judge(s) lawyer(s)

nurse(s) optician(s) painter(s)

photographer(s) plumber(s) policeman (policemen)

post[wo]man
porter(s) receptionist(s)
(post[wo]men)

reporter(s) sales assistant(s) sales representative(s)

scientist(s) secretary (secretaries) surgeon(s)

tailor(s) teacher(s) technician(s)

 vet(s) waiter(s) welder(s)
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BUILD UP

TO FIND OUT WHAT SOMEONE'S JOB IS, YOU CAN ASK, "WHAT DO YOU DO?"

Work - What do they do? Where do they work?

Job What do they do? Where do they work?
Look after the finances in an
Accountants They work in an office.
organisation.
Bakers Bake bread. They work in a bakery.
Shave men's beards and cut
Barbers They work in a barbers.
men's hair.
They work in a bar, pub
Barmen/women Serve drinks.
or restaurant.
Butchers Prepare and sell meat. They work in a butchers.
Chambermaids Clean and tidy rooms. They work in a hotel.
Chefs Prepare and cook food. They work in a kitchen.
Dentists Look after people's teeth. They work in a dentists.
They work in a hospital
Doctors Look after people's health.
or surgery.
They work in a
Fishmongers Prepare and sell fish.
fishmongers.
They work in an
Flight attendants Look after passengers. aeroplane (airplane
AmE).
They work in a hair
Hair dressers Cut and style people's hair.
salon.
They work in a law
Judges Judge and sentence people.
court.
They work in a law court
Lawyers Defend and prosecute people.
and in a lawyers office.
They work in a hospital
Nurses Look after patients .
or doctor's surgery.
They work in an
Opticians Look after people's eye sight.
opticians.
Carry other people's bags and They work in a hotel or
Porters
luggage. train station.
Receptionists Meet and greet visitors. They work in reception.
 Sell goods and look after
Sales Assistants They work in a shop.
customers.
Arrange appointments, type
Secretaries They work in an office.
letters and organise meetings.
Surgeons Operate on people who are sick. They work in a hospital.
Design, make, alter or repair They work in factories
Tailors
garments, and shops.
Teachers Teach people. They work in a school.
Organise and repair technical
Technicians They work everywhere!
equipment.
They work in a
Vets Look after people's animals. veterinary surgery or
vets.
They work in a
Waiters/WaitressesServe people food and drink.
restaurant.
They work in factories
Welders Weld metal to make things.
and construction.
Leaving or Losing your job

There are many different ways to express leaving or losing a job.

TO LEAVE YOUR JOB:-

To resign | To quit | To leave your job = to give up a job or position by telling your employer
that you are leaving.

To retire = to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health.

TO LOSE YOUR JOB:-

To be dismissed | To be fired | To get fired | To be sacked | To get the sack | To get the
chop | To get your P45 | To lose your job = to be asked to leave a job, usually because you
have done something wrong or badly, or sometimes as a way of saving the cost of
employing you.

To be made redundant = to lose your job because your employer no longer needs you.

NATURALLY SPEAKING

These are the most common questions asked in a normal interview with some ideas of how
to prepare an answer:-

Tell me about This does not mean "Give me your life story". It's your chance to
yourself.
give an overall impression of who you are. Research the company
 to get an idea of the skills and experience they're looking for,
work those into your response. Make sure you concentrate on who
you are, your work experience, and relate everything to show that
you would be a great candidate for the position.

Be specific and positive about what you did in your current /

What were your
main responsibilities previous job. Try to relate them to the job you are being
in your last job? interviewed for.

What is your biggest Give an example that relates to the job you are interviewing for.
accomplishment?
Your ability to work well under pressure, prioritizing skills,
problem-solving skills, professional expertise, leadership skills,
What are your team spirit. Be prepared to give real life examples.
greatest strengths /
weaknesses?
Be honest about a specific weakness, but show what you are
doing to overcome it.

Why do you want to

Be positive. Research the organisation and relate what they offer
work for this
to your long-term ambitions.
company?
Why do you want to
leavel your current
job? Never say anything bad about your previous employers. Think
Or about leaving for a positive reason.
Why did you leave
your last job?

Straight away.
When can you
start? I need to give x weeks notice.

Yes. Prepare several questions before the interview. You could

Do you have any
ask about career / development / training opportunities. Be sure to
questions?
ask when they'll make their decision.
!Note There are lots of "typical" interview questions on Monster.co.uk.
DIALOGUE

John has a job interview for a Saturday job

Interviewer:So, you've applied for the Saturday position, right?
John: Yes, I have.
Interviewer:Can you tell me what made you reply to our advertisement?
Well, I was looking for a part-time job to help me through college. And I
John:
think that I'd be really good at this kind of work.
Interviewer:Do you know exactly what you would be doing as a shop assistant?
Well I imagine I would be helping customers, keeping a check on the
John:
supplies in the store, and preparing the shop for business.
That about covers it, you would also be responsible for keeping the front
Interviewer: of the store tidy. What sort of student do you regard yourself as . . . did
you enjoy studying while you were at school?
I suppose I'm a reasonable student. I passed all my exams and I enjoy
John:
studying subjects that interest me.
Interviewer:Have you any previous work experience?
John: Yes. I worked part-time at a take-away in the summer holidays.
Interviewer:Now, do you have any questions you'd like to ask me about the position?
John: Yes. Could you tell me what hours I'd have to work?
We open at 9.00, but you would be expected to arrive at 8.30 and we close
at 6.00 pm. You would be able to leave then.
Interviewer:
I think I have asked you everything I wanted to. Thank you for coming
along to the interview. 

John: Thank you. When will I know if I have been successful?

Interviewer:We'll be making our decision next Monday, we'll give you a call.