UNIT 6: WORKING LIFE

Ways to ask about one’s job:

What do you do? What do you do for a living?
Ways to answer:

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In an interview
A: Thank you for taking the time to interview me.
B: Hi there, I'm Bill Gotcha, the owner of Gotcha Enterprises. Did you find your way here OK?
A: Your assistant gave wonderful directions.
B: Why are you switching jobs at this point in your career?
A: Our company is moving overseas and I wish to stay in the United States.
B: What are you best at?
A: I am good at organizing systems that have been having problems.
B: What is your biggest challenge in terms of skills?
A: I don't like to sit around and so like to always find things to do to keep myself busy.
B: That is good to hear!

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Ask for questions in the interview
A: May I ask you how much this position pays per year?
B: This job pays sixty-five thousand dollars per year.
A: What kind of benefits does this job have?
B: This job provides full medical, dental, and disability.
A: What type of vacation time do we get?
B: You get 3 weeks paid vacation that you may use as you wish.
A: Do we have a 401K?
B: We offer a 401K with some matching funds available depending on length of service.
A: What type of professional development do you offer?
B: We provide up-to-date training on state of the art equipment.
A: Where do I sign up for my benefits package?
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B: Down the hall. I'll show you when the interview is over.