GET THAT JOB :Interviews 5 (vocabulary check)

There are lots of expressions using the word 'career' that you might come across. The following nouns all make word partners with career.

Match them with their meanings.

1. career plan – the direction you hope your career will take

2. career ladder – a series of promotions towards more senior positions

3. career break – time when you are not employed, perhaps when travelling or looking after children

4. career prospects – chances of future success in your career

5. career move – a change you make in order to progress

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GET THAT JOB :Interviews 4 (responding positively)

During the interview, always be positive about your previous experiences. Never offer negative information! Instead, sell yourself using active, positive words. In the exercise below, match words from the left to the right to make 'power phrases'.

1. showing – initiaves

2. presenting – information

3. solving – problems

4. controlling – budgets

5. achieving – objectives

6. motivating – colleagues

7. meeting – deadlines

8. creating – ideas

Vocabulary

power phrases
strong expressions that show how good you are at what you do

colleagues
the people you work with

objectives
aims, goals

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GET THAT JOB :Interviews 3 (FAQs)

It's always a good idea to try to predict what questions you will get asked in an interview and prepare some answers before you go in. Here are some examples of quite common interview questions. Match them with suitable responses.

Use your mouse to drag the arrows to the correct options then click on 'check'. The correct answers will stay as they are. You will have to try the other ones again.



1. why did you choose this company? Because I think I will find the work environment both challenging and rewarding.

2. What are you strengths/weaknesses? I have excellent time management, but I can be impatient for results.

3. How would your friends describe you? People say I'm sociable, organizedm and decisive.

4. What is your greatest achievement? Leading the University football team to the national Campionships.

5. How well do you work in a team? I always support my colleagues and believe we should work towards a common goal.

6. Where will you be in 5 years' time? My aim is to have a position in the Management Team.





an achievement
something good that you have managed to do

to be sociable
to enjoy being with people

decisive
good at making decisions quickly

my aim
what I want to do/achieve

to be impatient
to dislike having to wait

common goal
an aim or objective shared with other people

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GET THAT JOB :Interviews 2 (interview tips)

How you look and behave at an interview can sometimes be even more important than what you say! There are lots of things you can do to make a good impression on interviewers. Here are some tips relating to your appearance and body language.


Make sure your clothes are clean, but don't wear obvious logos or designer names.
Don't use too much deodorant or parfume!
Don't wear too much jewellery. Interviewers don't usually like nose rings!
Wear clothes that are smart, but comfortable.
Arrive well before the interview time.
Make eye contact with the interviewer when you are introduced.
Give a firm handshake, and make sure you smile!
Don't fidget. This will distract the interviewer from what you're saying.
Don't appear over-confident, for example by leaning too far back in you chair, but do try to relax.

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GET THAT JOB :Interviews 1 (preparing for the interview)

Interviews can be nerve-wracking and preparation is very important. You will be better equipped to answer questions and you will walk in to the interview feeling more confident. Here are some tips for preparing for an interview. Read the text below and select the best option from the drop-down menu of words.

If you have reached the interview stage, your CV and letter of application must have been impressive! The company now wants to know more about you. But there is still more work to do if you want to get that job! Make sure you have researched the company as thoroughly as possible - use the Internet, company reports, recruitment literature etc. remind yourself of why you applied to this company. Make a list of the skills, experience, and interests you can offer the organisation. Finally, try to predict the questions you will be expected to answer - imagine you are the interviewer!



Vocabulary

nerve-wracking
it makes you feel nervous, scared

impressive
admirable

effective
to do what is meant to be done well

researched
found out a lot of information about something

demonstrate
show

to predict
to guess

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GET THAT JOB :Convering letters 3 (style)

Look at the following tips for writing covering letters. For each one say if it's True or False

1.       The letter should be as friendly and informal as possible. F. correct – your letter will have more authority if it has a formal one.

2.       You should avoid slang and idiomatic language. T. correct – slang and idiomatic language might employers think you aren’t taking the job seriously.

3.       Your sentence should be long and complex. F. correct – shorter, simple sentences are easier to read and will help keep people interested.

4.       It is fine to use contracted forms (e.g. I’m, it’s)? F. correct – you should avoid contractions as they make the letter seem too informal

5.       Emotive words (wonderful, great, terrible) should be avoided? T. correct – employers probably won’t take you so seriously if you use over-dramatic words

Vocabulary

informal
relaxed, friendly

slang
very informal words and language

idiomatic language
language using groups of words which have a certain meaning that is different from the ordinary meaning of each individual word e.g. 'My boss bit my head off when I was late for work' (my boss was angry and told me off)

complex
complicated, not simple

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GET THAT JOB :Convering letters 2 (useful phrases)

Select the correct words in the boxes so that this covering letter is in good English.

Top of Form

Dear Mr Saleh,

I am writing to apply for the position of Editorial Assistant which was advertised in the latest edition of Gulf News.

I am currently employed by a Market Research company as a research assistant, but am keen to pursue a career in publishing, because I enjoy reading and write my own poetry.

As you will notice on the attached CV, I graduated in European Literature. At University I gained considerable experience working on the student magazine, so I am familiar with editing techniques. I work well under pressure and enjoy working in a team. In addition, I speak English fluently.

I would be available for interview from next week. Meanwhile, please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Margaret Roan

Vocabulary

advertised
made known to people

to apply
to ask in a formal way to be considered for a job

to pursue
to have, to chase, to follow

to work well under pressure
to be able to keep calm and do a good job in difficult situations

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