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UNIT 4: Applying for a job

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Part II. Read the questionnaire carefully and answer the questions about yourself.

1. Tell me about yourself. Describe your personality.

I’m efficient, hardworking. / I like working with people.

2. What are your strengths? Best skills? I’m responsible. I’m good at meeting deadlines.

3. What is your major weakness? I’m a little short-tempered. I’m not very good at programming.
I don’t like ---working on weekends---- very much.

4. What are your career goals? Future plans?

I’d like to......... (I’d like to run my own company. / I’ll run my own company./ I’m going to run my
own company) (would) (will)

5. What things are most important to you in a work situation?

To me, it’s essential to be punctual. I’m always concerned about my personal look. I think that
tells a lot about a person.

6. What would be your dream job? Why?

I’d like to be a .......vet...... because....I love curing animals.....

7. What do you think is the worst job in the world?

I wouldn’t want to be a ....garbage person because.........it’s a dirty job / risky job.

8. Would you describe yourself as a workaholic?

Yes, I would, because....... I enjoy working on weekends. I don’t mind working overtime.

9. Where do you see yourself being in five years? Ten years?

I see myself working for...... Microsoft . I’d like to......work for..... . I think I’ll probably be working
for...+ company,/ I’ll probably be working as an engineer.

10. When you were a child, what job did you want to have when you were older? Why?
I wanted to be a .......... garbage man....... because ...... I enjoyed watching them running behind
the truck.

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11. What jobs in your country are considered to be good jobs? Why?
A teacher has a good job. / A teacher’s job is considered good because they earn good money.

12. If you had a choice, would you prefer to work alone or as part of a team? Why?
I’d prefer working / I’d prefer to work ....alone..../ as part of a team....
I’d rather + verb = I’d rather work alone because...... s + v I can work faster that way.

13. What are your hobbies?

I like, I love, I enjoy, I’m interested in, + ...ing (learning English)

14. What salary are you expecting?

I think a suitable salary would be around....... dollars . I don’t mind earning little money at the
beginning. I know that’ll be better after some time at your company.

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Job interview : Useful vocabulary

1.To manage a team: 27.Flexible:

2.To deal with/ to handle difficult situations: 28.Available:
3.To deal with customers’ complaints: 29.To apply for a job:
4.To solve problems: 30.To be in charge of/ To be responsible for:
5.To attend meetings: 31.To be dismissed/ To be laid off/ to be
6.To implement/ develop strategies: made redundant:
7.To meet a client’s needs: 32.To dismiss:
8.To take the floor: 33.To give a month’s notice:
9.To negotiate a contract: 34.To resign/ to quit:
10.To close a deal: 35.Colleague/ co-worker:
11.To take measures: 36.Trial period:
12.To take risks: 37.Full-time job:
13.To achieve my goals/ To meet my targets: 38.Long-term job:
14.To chair/ preside over a meeting: 39.Working hours:
15.To manage/ to run a company: 40.Perks:
16.To involve: 41.Benefits:
17.To be involved: 42.Wages/Salary:
18.Work history: 43.Training:
19.Former/ Previous: 44.Further education/ In-house training:
20.To be fit for/ to be able: 45.Retirement:
21.Experienced: 46.Retirement scheme:
22.Know-how: 47.Mutual insurance:
23.Reliable: 48.Industrial injury:
24.To expect: 49.Paid leave:
25.Time-saving: 50.Sick leave:
26.Rentable/ Money-saving:

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Listening homework.

Part A

Listen and answer:

What are the men doing?

What job does he want to call for?

Part B

What else does the job require?