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THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, GRAMMAR- BY JOE PANELLI

- THE ENGLISH VERBS -

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Verb Preposition Adjective Adverb OTHERS

1. Tell me about yoursel This isn’t a question, it’s a request for information. It’s still a common way to start an interview, though. Remember, the interviewer wants to hear about skills related to work, not your personal life. Don’t say, I was born in Taipei,! I like to play computer games,! or I have two brothers.!Tell them about your career growth, what you’ve learned and specific skills that make you suitable for this "ob.

!. "#at are your stren$t#s%#o ahead, sell yourself$ The key to this question is to give specific e%amples and back them up with evidence. &void simply offering a list, like'

I’m really organi(ed, punctual and get along well with others.! )ollow up anything you mention with, )or e%ample *! and then e%plain howyou demonstrated this quality in a previous "ob.

&. "#y are you interested in 'or(in$ or our company%+mployers want to know why you want to work for them. o show them you understand what the company does and that you’re enthusiasticabout the work. Don’t start with -mm,! I don’t know,! It seemed like a good career move,! or I haven’t been able to find anything elseinteresting.! #et online and research the company beforehand so you are able to give a specific reasons why you want to "oin that company. eepin mind that the interviewer wants to know what you can bring to their company, not what the company can bring to you$

). "#y did you leave your last job%/aybe your last "ob was terrible, but an interview is not the place to talk about it. +ven if it’s true, never make negative or opinionated commentsabout your current or past employers or co0workers' I didn’t agree with the company’s direction,! I got no recognition for my work,! /y bosswas totally unreasonable.! tatements like these make you sound unreasonable. Instead, focus on positive reasons for leaving like wanting to facenew challenges or e%pand your knowledge.

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*. +o you #ave any ,uestions or me%Interviewers usually finish an interview with this question. &sk specific questions that show you already know a lot about the company, but wantto know more. Do not ask questions that you should already know the answers to, like, 2hat does your company do3! 4r, 5ould you tell meyour name again3! &lso, don’t ask salary or vacation0related questions' 2hen do you give raises3! 6ow much vacation time can I e%pect3!

ave those questions for after you hear, 2e’d like to offer you the "ob.!

Remember, the key to any interview is to be well prepared. Do your research and make sure you understand both the company and the position before you go into the interview. tay calm and remember that you have been invited there because the company is interested in you. /ake sureyou can answer the questions above and use them as a starting point to make sure you e%cel in your ne%t +nglish "ob interview.

7ersonal

1. Tell me about yourself.

8. 2hat are your strengths3The word strength refers to what you do well, your positive qualities or effective skills.

9. 2hat are your weaknesses3The word weakness refers to what you don’t do well, your negative qualities or skills.

:. 2hat do you see as a ma"or success in your life3Major means important or big.



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;. Describe a ma"or disappointment in your life. A disappointment is something you were looking forward to and didn’t happen.

. 2hat are three of your greatest accomplishments3

The word accomplishment means an achievement, something you did well.

?. 2hat are your plans for the future3

1@. 6ave you done any volunteer work3

11. 2hat are your hobbies3

18. 2hat do you like to do in your spare time A free time3Spare time means when you’re free, when you’re not working.

19. 2here do you see yourself five years from now3 Ten years from now3

1:. Describe a time when you failed.

1;. 2hat is your favourite book A movie3



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1. Tell me about your educational background.

1?. 2hat academic courses did you like the most A the least3

8@. 2hich academic course did you find most difficult3

81. Do you have plans for further education3

88. 2hy did you choose your ma"or3Your major is your main area of specialization in university.

7rofessional

89. 2hy do you want this "ob3

8:. 2hy should we hire you3To hire means to recruit, or give someone a ob.

8;. 2hy are you the best person for the "ob3

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9. 7lease describe your work e%perience.

9?. 2hy do you want to work for our company3

:@. 2hat do you know about our company3

:1. 2hat is most important to you in a "ob3

:8. Describe your previous "obs.The word previous means what came or happened before.

:9. 2hy did you leave your previous "ob3

::. 2hat were your responsibilities in your previous position3The word responsibility refers to what you are supposed to do, what you are in charge of.

:;. 2hat did you like the most about your last "ob3

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:=. 2hat did you learn in your previous "ob3

:>. Do you work well under pressure3The word pressure means stress.

:?. &re you punctual3To be punctual means that to arrive on time, to not be late.

;@. 6ow long do you plan to stay in this "ob3

;1. 5an you multi0task3To multi-task means to do many things at one time.

;8. Describe your ideal "ob. "deal basically means perfect here.

;9. 6ow would your co0workers describe you3

;:. 6ow do you feel about learning new things3

;;. 6ave you ever had trouble with a boss3 6ow did you handle it3

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;>. 2hy were you fired3

;?. &re you a risk0taker3 A risk-taker is someone who is willing to take chances.


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>@. 6ave you worked in a multicultural environment before3Multicultural means many cultures.

>1. 6ow do you relate to people from diverse cultures3iverse means different.

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>8. 2hat are your salary e%pectations3

Salary e!pectation is how much money you think you will get.

>9. 2hat salary do you want to earn3To earn means to make, to receive.

>:. 2hat kind of compensation are you looking for3"ompensation refers to salary plus benefits.

Ceadership

>;. Do you consider yourself a leader3

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>=. Do you like working alone3

>>. 6ow well do you work independently3

>?. 6ow do you feel about working by yourself3

Teamwork

?@. &re you a team player3

?1. Do you work well with others3

?8. 2hat strengths would you bring to a team3

?9. Do you prefer working on a team or by yourself3

References

?:. /ay we contact your previous employers3

?;. 5an we contact your references3#eferences are people who are willing to talk about you, your abilities or your character.

uestions You 5an &sk the Interviewer



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earching for "obs is already stressful.

It’s even more nerve#wracking EstressfulF when they finally call you up for an interview.

&nd once you’ve got the "ob interview, congratulations*

*but now you’ve got something else to worry about.

The job inter ie! i" En#$i"h%

Time to panic$

6ow do I answer this3

2hat are they going to ask3

2hat do I say to really impress them and make them choose me3

4 , actually, it’s time to calm down and rela%.

Don’t worry.

&lmost everybody who ever goes for a "ob interview is a little bit afraid* after all, this opportunity could really change your life, forever$

Here &re ' (ue"tion" th&t the) !i$$ $i*e$) &"*, &$on# !ith &n"!er" to he$+ )ou rock o !e$$ on. )our inter ie!/



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There is some great news when it comes to "ob interviews. It’s not all doom and gloom EbadF. /ost recruiters these days ask the intervieweesEyouF the same basic questions. o with a little preparation, you can speak very well at your interview. Instead of saying goodbye! to yourdream "ob, you can say hello.!

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- ommon En$lis# /ob 0ntervie' uestions and Ho' to Ans'er T#em "ell

1. Tell me about yourself &fter greeting, shaking hands and introducing yourself , the ne%t thing that interviewers are probably going to ask you to do is to talk aboutyourself.

Gow, this might seem easy for you H you’ve practiced it in your +nglish class so much, but they don’t want to hear every single detail. &voidsaying something like' " was born in *ei ing. " love playing the computer and surfing the net. or " have two sisters. They don’t want to knoweverything about you. They want to know about you and your career growth they want to know about you related to the "ob you’re applying for.

&lso, make sure you don’t use any informal slang or make any basic grammar mistakes .

For example:

"’ve been working as a unior chef at a small "talian restaurant for + years and my duties included assisting the head chef and preparing salads. " have always been interested in food and cooking which was why " chose to follow this career path. " studied at college, where " gainedmy first level cooking diploma.

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8. 2hat are your strengths32hen your interviewer asks you this question, they want to know all your positive qualities. These positive qualities need to relate to what theywant and are looking for.

o before you head into your interview, make sure you do your research as to what kind of person suits this "ob, especially if you’re a newbieEnewF and entering the workforce for the first time. Treat this question as a chance to advertise yourself H you are the product, now marketyourself. The thing to remember here is not to "ust list a number of ad"ectives Eanyone can do thisF. Instead, use e%amples to support your point.

For example, you could answer with any of the following:

To be +un0tu&$ 1 to be on time.

"’m a punctual person. " always arrive early and complete my work on time. -y previous ob had a lot of deadlines (time when you must finish something by) and " made sure that " was organized and adhered to (respected) all my obs.

To be & te&2-+$&)er 1 to work well with others. " consider myself to be a team#player. " like to work with other people and " find that it’s mucheasier to achieve something when everyone works together and communicates well.

To be &2bitiou" 1 to have goals. "’m ambitious. " have always set myself goals and it motivates me to work hard. " have achieved my goals so far with my training, education and work e!perience and now " am looking for ways to improve myself and grow.

To t&*e initi&ti e 1 to do something without having to be told to do it. hen " work, " always take initiative. "f " see something that needs doing, " don’t wait for instruction, " do it. " believe that to be get anywhere in life, you need this quality.

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To be +ro&0ti e 1 To do things and make them happen. "’m proactive. hen " think about things, " do them. " like to see results and it’s important in this industry to be proactive and responsible for your own actions.

To *ee+ )our 0oo$ 1 To stay calm in all kinds of situations. " think it’s really important to be able to stay calm when you’re working as a reporter. "t can get really stressful, but one of my greatest qualities is that " can keep my cool and " don’t allow the pressure to get to me, which helps meachieve all my goals and remain focused. 6ere are a number of other words that can help you answer this question'

3o0u"e A j. To concentrate well 4on5i ent & j. Got shyProb$e2-"o$ er

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5an find answers to problems easily Te&2 bui$ in# "*i$$" N. Jou’re able to take the lead and be the leader of the

group.Ne#oti&te V. To be able to get a better deal that isfavorable to you

To h& e & #oo !or* ethi0V.

To work hard, follow the rules and respect yourduties of the "ob.

R+/+/K+R' It’s really important that you give good, solid answers and back them up with evidence otherwise it’s "ust going to sound likeyou’ve memori(ed what you’re saying. ome companies won’t directly ask you what your strengths are, they could ask the same thing, but usingdifferent words, such as'

• hy do you think we should hire you/

• hy do you think you’re the best person for this ob/

• hat can you offer us/

• hat makes you a good fit for our company/

9. 2hat are your weaknesses3

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hat/ " don’t have any weaknesses0 4f course you do H no one’s perfect. +veryone has weaknesses, but what they’re checking for here is howyou try to fi% your weaknesses and they also want to know how self0aware Ehow much you know about yourselfF you are.

&nother trick here is to turn those weaker qualities into positive qualities. )or e%ample, your weakness is that you spend too much time on pro"ects which makes you work slower. Turn that into a positive by saying' " sometimes am slower in completing my tasks compared to othersbecause " really want to get things right. " will double or sometimes triple#check documents and files to make sure everything is accurate(correct).

&nother great trick is to talk about a weakness Elike being disorgani(edF and mention some methods that you are using to help overcome this' e.g.

" have created a time-management system , which allows me to list all my duties and organize my deadlines so " have a clearer idea of what "need to do.

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:. 2hy did you leave your last "ob3If you’re applying for your first "ob, this question is not for you.

6owever, if you’ve worked before, the interviewer wants to find out why you left your old "ob. Did you leave because you were 5ire 3 EJour old boss asked you to leave for doing something wrongF. Did you (uit 3 ERe"i#n 1 Did you choose to stop working3F 4r were you $&i o55 3 E -aderedundant H no longer needed because the "ob is no longer available3F

If you chose to leave your old "ob, avoid saying anything negative about your old workplace or boss Eeven if this is trueF. The person or peopleinterviewing you will "ust look at you in a negative way. Jou can say the following'

• "’m looking for new challenges.

• " feel " wasn’t able to show my talents.

• "’m looking for a ob that suits my qualifications.

• "’m looking for a ob where " can grow with the company.

;. Tell us about your education6ere they want to know everything you’ve studied related to the "ob. )or e%ample your training and 5urther e u0&tion Ee.g. university,

polytechnic, collegeF. Jou don’t need to tell them everything you’ve done since elementary school, "ust the important things.

Jour' 6e#ree" 1 90: year qualification from universityAcollege.

6i+$o2& 1 & short0term qualification Ee.g. 1 yearF from collegeAuniversityApolytechnic.

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4erti5i0&te 1 & piece of paper showing your participation in a course. GK' /ake sure you take all the necessary documents with you, as theymay need proof$

If they ask you the question' tell us about your scholastic record , they want to know what kind of grades you received.


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yourself too short Egoing for lessF or going too high. The truth of the matter is, they already have a salary in mind, but this is their way ofchecking if you know the industry and if you’re aware of your own skills.

>. Do you have any questions for meAus3Jes, you do$ This is how an interviewer will usually finish the interview. They are not "ust being polite H they want you to speak.

Remember, they’re still "udging you as you answer this question. o don’t ask anything that will make you sound silly, such as what kind of work does your company do/ 4r how much vacation time do " get each year/ Jou want to find out more, and if you don’t ask any questions, then theymay view this as you being not very interested in the "ob. &sk questions like'

• %o you have any e!amples of pro ects that " would be working on if " were to be offered the ob/ This shows that you’re interested in theactual "ob and not "ust being employed.

• hat is the typical day for this position ( ob)/ )ind out what kind of duties are involved and what kind of things you would be e%pectedto do on a day0to0day basis.

• %oes the company offer in#house training to staff/ This shows your interest in not only getting the "ob, but also wanting to improve andgrow.

• hat is the ne!t step/ 6ere, this is a way of asking what is ne%t in the interview process. They will tell you how many days it will take to

make their decision and will inform you if you need to come back for a second interview.

Bob interviews don’t have to be scary. Remember first impressions count, think before you speak, and show your great +nglish skills and giveawesome answers to win that "ob. #44D C-5 $



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The interviewer is trying to determine what you know and like about the company, whether you will be willing to make a commitment tothe "ob, and if your skills match the "ob requirements. Jour research will be a big help in formulating your answer to this question. ay asmany positive things about the company as possible, show your interest in whatever productsAservices they sell and e%plain why the

position fits with your career goals.

• H& e )ou one thi" *in o5 !or* be5ore8

The interviewer wants to know if you can learn to do the "ob in a reasonable time and how much training you will need. Gever say LnoL tothis question. Instead, stress the e%perience you do have that will assist you in learning the new "ob quickly and efficiently. Go two "obsare alike and you never do e%actly the same work. In all "obs, new skills, rules and details have to be learned. Ke sure to mention thefollowing'

o Jour past work e%perience.

o Jour education and training related to the "ob.

o Molunteer work that might relate to the "ob.

o &ny transferable skills 0 e.g. organi(ational skills, people skills.

o Jour ability to learn quickly and how quickly you learned that type of work in the past.

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The interviewer is trying to find out what school credentials you have. If you have no formal school qualifications but have a lot ofe%perience, you might say'

o I didnNt get formal school training for this "ob but I have EnumberF of years of e%perience in the field. INm willing to learn newskills or go to school to get further training if I am offered the "ob. I learn quickly and I like to keep upgrading my skills.

If you have "ust completed a training course but have little work e%perience, you mightsay'

o I took a one year training program in Ename of programF at Ename of schoolF which is related to the "ob INm applying for. I lookforward to working in the field and putting into practice what I learned. I donNt have a lot of work e%perience in this area but Ilearn quickly. I know you will be happy with my work.

• Te$$ 2e &bout )our"e$5/ 7h) "hou$ !e hire )ou8

The interviewer is trying to find out about you, your "ob skills and how well you e%press yourself. Do not dwell on personal issues. tateyour best qualifications for the "ob. Ke specific and include e%amples to support your statements. Try to show that you meet theemployerNs e%pectations. )or e%ample'

o I am punctual, dependable and can be counted upon to finish what I start. I get a great deal of satisfaction from knowing that Ihave done something well and on time. )or e%ample, at my present "ob, I was given different work orders every day. It was my

responsibility to finish the orders and make sure they all met quality and safety standards within a specific deadline. 4n occasion,I had to familiari(e myself with the product and the production process. I was always able to learn quickly and carry out my "obresponsibilities. 4ur company was known for making e%cellent processed food products. In 1??@, it received an award for beingon of 5anadaNs top companies in the field. I feel I can use the same skills and hard work to do well on this "ob too.



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• 7h&t o )ou o in )our "+&re ti2e8

Interviewers ask this question to see if your activities and hobbies might help the company and to get an idea of what kind of person youare outside your work life. Describe any volunteer work you do and any hobbies or interests that might relate to the "ob in some way.

tick to active hobbies, such as playing sports, carpentry,gardening, etc. &void mentioning inactive and non0creative activities such aswatching television.

• 7h&t o )ou thin* o5 !or*in# in & #rou+8

The interviewer is trying to find out about your ability to get along with others.)ocus on the following'

o The advantages of working in a group. +%plain how the various individuals in a group complement one another in carrying outcertain tasks.

o #ive specific e%amples of your personal e%perience in a group

• Ho! o )ou re&0t to in"tru0tion &n 0riti0i"28

The interviewer is trying to find out how you get along with upervisors and how you feel about authority. Jou might say'

o I appreciate getting instruction and criticism when it is done fairly and constructively.

• 7ith the *in o5 !or* e9+erien0e )ou h& e h& , o )ou thin* thi" job !ou$ bore )ou8



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The interviewer may think you are over0qualified and want this "ob only until something better comes along. tress that no "ob is ever boring because you always learn new skills. /ention how you would benefit by working for the company and vice versa.

• 7h) i )ou 0hoo"e thi" $ine o5 !or*8

The interviewer is trying to find out about your commitment to your career choice. In other words do you do it because you love the work or "ust take any "ob you can get for the money. If you did this work for many years and stopped due to a layoff,you might say'

o I have done this for EnumberF of years. I like my work. The only reason I left my last workplace was because I was laid off.

• Ho! !e$$ o )ou !or* un er +re""ure or ti#ht e& $ine"8

This question indicates that the "ob youNre applying for will involve working under pressure. #ive e%amples of volunteer and paid workthat involved pressure and deadlines. Jou could mention that we are always faced with pressure and deadlines in our lives and you do notmind the stress. tressful situations are a learning and challenging e%perience. Jou might mention the following'

o 6ow you handled large rush orders at your last workplace.

o 6ow you prepared for e%ams and homework assignments while working full0time and attending school part0time.

o 6ow you managed a crisis situation. E)or e%ample' a car accidentF

• Ho! o5ten !ere )ou &b"ent 5ro2 !or* in )our $&"t job8 H& e )ou e er) h& &n) "eriou" i$$ne"" or injurie"8 6o )ou h& e &n)he&$th +rob$e2"8



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The interviewer is trying to find out if you have any health issues which will cause you to take a lot of sick days. Jou do not have to gointo your health history for the interviewer. If you have health problems that do not interfere with your work performance, do not give theinterviewer details about them. If you had a previous health problem that interfered with your work in the past, but is no longer a problem,do not volunteer this information. It no longer affects your work, therefore the employer does not have to know.

If you have a health problem that will affect your work performance, e%plain your situation briefly and stress the positive points. I will behelpful to have a positive reference letter from your previous employer. This letter should e%plain the type of duties you did and stressthat you are a steady worker who is responsible, hardworking and punctual.

• Are )ou bon &b$e8

This question indicates that the "ob involves working with money or valuable merchandise. Mery likely the employerNs insurance companyrequires that only bondable people be hired as a condition of their insurance policy.&s long as you do not have a criminal record, and youhave not previously been denied a bond, you should answer LyesL to this question. 5aution' If you answer yes when you are not legally

bondable it is very likely that the employer will discover this.

• H& e )ou e er been 5ire or (uit & job8

The interviewer is looking for clues to any problems you have had in previous "obs and if you may have the same problems in a new "ob.Try to'

o &void saying anything negative about yourself or your previous employer. If you had problems, e%plain them without beingnegative.



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o Ke careful not the use the word LfiredL or LquitL. Instead use words such as' LI changed "obsL, LI was laid offL, or LI needed a morechallenging "obL.

o If you were fired and are not on good terms with your previous employer, e%plain the reason why you were fired. tress that youlearned something from the previous situation.

• 7h) h& en:t )ou !or*e re0ent$)8

The interviewer is looking for clues to serious problems or "ob difficulties that could carry over to a new "ob. Jou might say'

o ince I was laid off from my previous employer, I have been actively looking for a "ob. 6owever, as you know, there are many people looking for work and applying for the same "obs. I have always worked steadily but I havenNt been able to find a "ob in the present "ob market.

o &fter I got laid off from my previous employer, I decided to go back to school to upgrade my skills so I can get a better, moresecure "ob.

• 7h&t &re )our $on#-ter2 #o&$" or 0&reer +$&n"8

The interviewer may want to know if you are ambitious, plan ahead, or if you set goals for yourself. The interviewer may also want to

know what e%pectation you have of the company. Jou might say'

o I hope to become very good at my "ob and perhaps take some schooling to become more skilled in my field of work.



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o I intend to learn Ename of area or skillsF very well so that I can be promoted to a higher position in Ename skill or departmentF.

• 7h&t o )ou 5ee$ &re )our #re&te"t "tren#th"8

This is your opportunity to brag a little bit. It is important that you have done your research about the type of work that you are applyingfor. )or e%ample if you are applying as a production labourer and from your research you understand that this type of work required

people that have the ability to meet quotas, work as a team and make improvement suggestions, then it is important for you to incorporatethis into your strengths.

o +%ample'

/y greatest strength is that I have a lot of initiative. I am always looking for a better way to do things at work that I feel wouldsave the company money and I can always achieve my production quotas. )or e%ample one time I was working at my station and Ifelt that I was wasting time by always having to walk to the other side of my station to get some parts. o I reorgani(ed the stationand my supervisor was really impressed as it increased my quota.

• 7h&t o )ou 5ee$ &re )our !e&*ne""e"8

Jou never want to give any indication of any weaknesses that you have. Turn you weaknesses into strengths by working it to theemployerNs advantage.

o +%ample'

I am the type of person or is very hard on myself. I am always e%pecting myself to do a little bit more. 6owever, I guess thisworks out well for my employer.



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I never like to leave work until I have every thing finished completely. ometimes this bothers me but I feel inside that it isimportant.

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I am the type of person who always takes my work home with me. This sometimes interferes with my personal life but I feel thatwork comes first.

• Ho! !ou$ )ou e"0ribe )our $&"t e2+$o)er8

Gever run down or say anything negative about anybody or anyone. The employer will feel that you will do it to them. Jou should statethe positive things such as he had high e%pectations and I really respected him for that. 6e was down to earth and really knew the "ob Iwas doing, if I had any problems he was approachable and would always give me suggestion or he gave the responsibility to do a good

"ob.

o +%ample'

I liked my employer. 6eAshe treated me fairly and respected my work

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I appreciated my previous employer having given me the opportunity to acquire a lot of skills and e%periences in Ename area ofwork skillF.



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• 7h&t 5i e !or " !ou$ be e"0ribe )ou8

These should be your transferrable skills such as reliable, punctual, organi(ed,friendly, honest, cooperative, outgoing, easy to get alongwith, hardworking,energetic, take pride in my work, responsible, respected,dedicated.

• 7h&t i )ou $i*e &bout )our $&"t job8

ay only positive things that you feel could transfer across to the position your are applying for.

o +%ample'

I liked my last "ob because I got along well with my co0workers and the work was challenging, fast paced and I was given a lot ofresponsibility to do a good "ob.

• 7h) i )ou $e& e )our $&"t +o"ition8

eep this answer simple. If you were laid off simply say so, If your company downsi(ed, simply say so. Do not go into a lot of detail. Ifyou were terminated you will have to say you were let go but always follow up that as a result you have learned how to overcome this andfeel it will not affect you in the future.

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grow in your career within the company. Jou should respond LI am looking for a position with a company where I can stay and grow withand I feel this position would give me this opportunity.L

• 7h&t *in o5 2&0hine" or e(ui+2ent h& e )ou !or*e !ith8

This is your opportunity to give some detail of what actual work skills you have. DonNt be vague, supply all of the information that youhave to offer.

• 7h&t t)+e o5 "&$&r) &re )ou $oo*in# 5or8

Do not get into this sub"ect unless you are forced to. +ven then you want to leave an impression that you are fle%ible in this area.

• 7h&t o )ou *no! &bout our 0o2+&n)8

This is your opportunity to show them that you have taken the time to research their company in particular.

• 6o )ou h& e &n) other "*i$$" o5 e9+erien0e" th&t !e h& e not i"0u""e 8

Cist any other skills that you have that are related to the position. Jou can also discuss any hobbies or volunteer e%perience you have anddiscuss any interest courses or educational upgrading you have.

1. 7h&t !&" )our bi##e"t "u00e"" urin# )our 0&reer8

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%on’t be modest

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. "f you were successful

8. 7h&t !&" )our bi##e"t 5&i$ure urin# )our 0&reer8

%on’t lie by saying that you’ve never e!perienced any failure. All people make mistakes and it is important to be able to admit them.

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The possible answers2 satisfaction, self#fulfillment

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, new knowledge, a lot of e!perience, etc. 3-aking a lot of money’ is not the best answer0

:. 7ho &re )ou #oin# to be in ;< )e&r"8

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The possible answer2 3" would like to be a person who is happy about life, self#sufficient

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and satisfied with what "’ve achieved at work.’ $eople usually have no idea of what they’d like to do in the future, so it is a good way t o deal wit

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3-y ob’, 3lifelong learning’ should not be the only answers. You won’t make a good impression if you seem too ambitious. The following answer seems to be appropriate2 3"t is the most important to keep the work#life balance

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, to feel satisfied with both, my career and my private life.’

. Ho! 0ou$ )ou 0ontribute to our 0o2+&n)=" "u00e""8

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or determination/) mention them and e!plain why they are important and helpful at work.

?. 7h&t i" )our e9+erien0e8

Your e!perience should already be noted in your curriculum vitae, so mention it again and tell something more about what you were doing thereand what you’ve learnt.

[email protected]&t o )ou 0on"i er the 2o"t "&ti"5)in# in )our 0&reer8

The possible answer2 " get a strong satisfaction from gaining new knowledge and e!perience, making efforts that bring good results.

11. Ho! 2u0h !ou$ )ou $i*e to e&rn> - urin# the +rob&tion - &5ter the +rob&tion - &5ter ; )e&r8

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"t is essential that you find out about the average amount of salary in the ob that you apply for. Your e!pectations shouldn’t be too high and toolow, otherwise you may seem greedy

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or desperate to find a ob. You may also say that you e!pect your salary to be commensurate with

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your efforts and results at work.

18. Ho! !ou$ )ou re&0t i5 )ou !ere enie "o2ethin# th&t re&$$) 2&tter" to )ou b) & "ubor in&te or & 0o-!or*er.8



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You should e!plain patiently why the thing is important to you, give a good reason. 5isten carefully to your interlocutor’s



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arguments (to show them that you don’t ignore their opinion), present contra#arguments if you disagree and try to reach a consensus.

Tal(in$ about5 /O6 0NTERV0E"Here )ou 0&n 5in "o2e (ue"tion" )ou 0&n &"* )our +&rtner urin# 0on er"&tion &bout job inter ie! >

hare

1. 6o )ou h& e & job8

8. Ho! i )ou #et it8

9. 6i )ou h& e to &tten & job inter ie!8

:. 7h&t re(uire2ent" i )ou h& e to 5u$5i$$ to be in ite to the job inter ie!8

;. 7h&t o0u2ent" i )ou h& e to "en be5ore to be in ite to the job inter ie!8

. 7h&t (ue"tion" 2&) be e9+e0te urin# & job inter ie!8

?. 7h&t (ue"tion" !ere )ou &"*e in the job inter ie!8

[email protected]&" the job inter ie! & "tre""5u$ e9+erien0e8



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11. Ho! i )ou "u00ee in #ettin# the job8

18. Ho! 2&n) job inter ie!" h& e )ou &tten e 8

19. 7h&t !&" the !or"t job inter ie! )ou h& e e er h& 8

1:. H& e )ou e er 5&i$e to &n"!er &n) (ue"tion" urin# & job inter ie!8

1;. 7h&t "hou$ )ou not o urin# the job inter ie!8

1. 6oe" & t)+i0&$ job inter ie! +ro i e enou#h in5or2&tion &bout & 0&n i &te8

7se ul vocabulary connected 'it#5 /O6 0NTERV0E"hare

2o e"t Elevel' intermediateFquiet about own achievements, success6he was too modest to boast about her promotion. "t was her husband who told us about her success.

"e$5-5u$5i$$2ent Elevel' upper intermediateFa pleasant feeling that you’ve achieved what you wanted6he’s finally found self#fulfillment in teaching children.



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"e$5-"u55i0ient Elevel' upper intermediateFable to provide everything you need every day for yourself 6ome countries cannot be self#sufficient in food and water and they need the other’s help.

!or*-$i5e b&$&n0e Elevel' upper intermediateF being satisfied with both your career and your private life6ome managers find it impossible to achieve work#life balance 7 their ob takes too much time.

"e$5-0on5i en0e Elevel' upper intermediateF being calm because you are certain of your knowledge, e%perience, abilities

You should be self#confident if you want to achieve success.

5$e9ibi$it) Elevel' intermediateFability to change depending on the situation

&le!ibility is desired by many workers who are keen on changes.

#ree ) Elevel' advancedFwanti ng more than you need

"’m fed up with my boss who is e!tremely greedy for money.

0o22en"ur&te !ith Elevel' advancedFin a suitable amount compared to something

-y effort was not commensurate with the money " earned.



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inter$o0utor Elevel' advancedFa person that you talk with

$eter is not a very nice interlocutor. 8e keeps interrupting when you’re speaking or doesn’t listen to you at all.

0urri0u$u2 it&e Elevel' intermediateFa document that informs about a person’s life, education, qualifications'urriculum vitae is the first and the most important step when seeking employment, because it makes your potential employer think of you as a

good candidate or not.

0o er $etter Elevel' upper intermediateF

letter of motivation, a letter that you attach to other documents, such as an application form or curriculum vitae "t is essential to write in your cover letter why you are suitable for the ob and why you’d like to get it.

job &++$i0&tion 5or2 Elevel' upper intermediateF& form that you may be asked to fill in when you want to apply for a "ob. It usually includes education, e%perience, e%pected salary, etc.

"t’s important to complete the ob application form in details to give your potential employer enough information about yourself.

re5eren0e Elevel' upper intermediateFinformation written by somebody that knows you Ean employer, a principal, a teacher, etc.F describing you, your work, efforts, achievements andwhether you are suitable for a "ob, training, course, etc.

-y last employer gave me a very good reference, which helped me a lot to get my current ob.

2&rit&$ "t&tu" Elevel' upper intermediateFwhether you are married or not

omen’s marital status is often the key information for employers, who consider a possible pregnancy a big problem.



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"2&rt 0&"u&$ Elevel' upper intermediateFa defined dress code, a combination of convenient but elegant clothes6mart casual is the most popular dress code among young working people.

bu"ine"" 0&"u&$ Elevel' upper intermediateFa popular, elegant dress code of people who work in offices and other white0collar workplaces

8e didn’t get this ob, because he refused to accept wearing business casual instead of his loose#fitting clothes.

7repare and practise giving responses to the questions without trying to memori(e them.

O )ind out as much as possible about the company as well as the position you are interested in.O Remember to take an e%tra copy of your 5MArPsumP with you so that the employer can refer to it.



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9 &re you married3 ingle3 Do you have partner3: 2hat are your strengths A weaknesses3; 2hat do you do in your free time3

2hat are your hobbies3 A Do you have any hobbies3< 2hy are you interested in working for our company3

2hy do you want to work for this company3= 2hat type of position do you think you are suited for A would suit you3

> 6ow would you describe the position we have to offer3? 2hat aspects of the position are you most A least interested in3

1@ 2hat would you like to find in this "ob that you didnNt have in your previous "ob311 6ow do you think you could develop the position3

2hat would be your strategy to develop the position318 2hat have you got to offer us3

2hat could you contribute to our company319 2hat do you think you gained by working in your last "ob31: 2hat were you responsible for3

2hat did your "ob involve31; 2hat do you think of your ElastF boss31< 2hy do you want to leave your present "ob3

2hy do you want to change "obs31= 2hat are your salary requirements3

6ow much would you hope to earn in this position36ow much do you think you should be offered for this position32hat salary would you e%pect Eto be offeredF for this position3

1> 6ave you received any offers of a "ob31? 2hy have you had to look for a "ob for so long3

2hy have you been looking for a "ob for so long32hy did it take so long to find a new "ob3

8@ 6ow do your feel about your future in the profession381 6ave you had any failures3 2hat failures have you had3

6ave you had any negative e%periences388 2hat sort of obstacles have you come across A encountered in your work3

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