Talking about your Qualifications, Skills,

Personal Qualities and Work Experience

Talking about your Qualifications
Talking about Qualifications
I finished Secondary School in 2001.
I attended the University of X from 1987 to 1993.
I graduated with a degree in agricultural planning.
I have a (Bachelor’s) degree in English.
I have a Master’s degree in Management.
I have a PhD in Engineering.
Talking about your Skills
Talking about Skills
SKILLS

A skill is a type of work or activity which requires special training and knowledge.

Skill is the knowledge and ability that enables you to do something well.

In: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/skill
Talking about Skills
I can speak English.

I can drive.

I can work in a team.

I’m an expert in Email Marketing.

I’m very good at managing teams.

Skills: Examples
➔ Conflict resolution
➔ Decision-making
➔ Diplomacy
➔ People management
➔ Problem-solving
➔ Meeting deadlines
➔ Prioritizing
➔ Project management
➔ Strategic Planning
➔ Time management
➔ Strategic thinking
Talking about your Personal Qualities
Talking about Personal Qualities
I am organised. (verb be + adjective)

I am a goal-oriented person. (verb be + (a/an) + adjective + noun)

I’m very motivated.

I’m quite reserved at work.

I’d describe myself as open-minded.

I enjoy solving problems.

I am an excellent communicator.
Talking about Work Experience
Talking about Work Experience
I worked as a production manager in a factory.

I have spent 10 years as a manager assistant.

I was responsible for project management.

I have ten years of experience in marketing management.

I was a software engineer in X company.

I advised customers on financial matters.

I sold cars.
Talking about Work Experience
My years of experience have prepared me well for this position.

I developed extensive skills working with customers.

I reported to the Human Resources Manager.

I produced roof tiles.

I monitored production/ health and safety and work.

I managed the team.

I was responsible for the health and safety training.

Talking about Work: Connectors
Talking about Work: Connectors
Connector Use Example

AND addition I was responsible for schedules and holidays.

ALSO I was responsible for schedules. I also monitored safety.

IN ADDITION TO I reported to the general manager. In addition to this, I reported to the

THIS production manager.

BECAUSE cause I am an expert in safety, because I worked as a safety technician 10 years.

AS I am an expert in safety, as I worked as a safety technician 10 years.

As I worked as a safety technician 10 years I am an expert in safety.
Talking about Work: Connectors
Connector Use Example

BUT contrast I have a degree in English, but I never worked as a teacher.

ALTHOUGH Although I have a degree in English, I never worked as a teacher.

HOWEVER I have a degree in English. However, I never worked as a teacher.

SO consequence I have always worked in customer assistance, so I am an expert in dealing

with people.

OR alternative I reported to the General Manager or to the Production Manager.

Talking about Work: Connectors
Connector Use Example

FIRST(LY) sequence First(ly), I was a trainee.

SECONDLY Secondly, I worked in the Sales Department.

THIRDLY Thirdly, I was responsible for customer assistance.

THEN Then I started working in the Marketing Department.

FINALLY Finally I was promoted to Marketing Manager.

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