THE EUROPEAN CV

THE EUROPEAN CVA. Look at this European CV model and fill in the gaps with the words in the box.

action plansBachelor of Sciencecivil servantscoachedcompetent

focus groupsindependent

interestsmediatingoccupational field

onwardssurname

thesis

tongue

workshop

Europass

Curriculum Vitae

Personal information

First name / (1) ............................Betty HOBKINS

Address(es)32 Reading rd, Birmingham, B26 3QJ, United Kingdom

Telephone(s)+44 2012345678Mobile:+44 7123456789

Fax(es)+44 2012345679

E-mailhobbies@kotmail.com

NationalityBritish

Date of birth07.10.1982

GenderFemale

Desired employment /

(2) ..........................................EUROPEAN PROJECT MANAGER

Work experience

DatesAugust 2010 (3) ...............................................

Occupation or position heldIndependent consultant

Main activities and responsibilities Evaluation of European Commission youth training support measures for youth national agencies and young people.

Name and address of employerBritish Council, 123, Bd Ney, F-75023 Paris

Type of business or sectorIndependent consultant

DatesMarch - July 2010

Occupation or position heldInternship

Main activities and responsibilities - Evaluating youth training programmes for SALTO UK and the Partnership between the Council of Europe and European Commission

- Organizing and running a 2 day (4) ................................ on non-formal education for Action 5 large scale projects focusing on quality, assessment and recognition

- Contributing to the Steering Group on training and developing

(5) ................................ on training for the next 3 years.

Working on the Users Guide for training and the Support Measures

Name and address of employer European Commission, Youth Unit, DG Education and Culture,

200, Rue de la Loi, B-1049

Brussels

Type of business or sectorEuropean institution

DatesOctober 2009 - February 2010

Occupation or position heldResearcher / Independent Consultant

Main activities and responsibilities Working in a research team carrying out in-depth qualitative evaluation of the 2 year Advanced Training of Trainers in Europe using participant observations, in-depth interviews and (6) ................................. Work carried out in training courses in Strasbourg, Slovenia and Budapest.

Name and address of employerCouncil of Europe, Budapest

Type of business or sectorEuropean institutions

Education and training

Dates2005-2009

Title of qualification awardedPhD

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered(7) ................................ Title: 'Young People in the Construction of the Virtual University, Empirical research that directly contributes to debates on e-learning.

Name and type of organisation providing education and trainingBrunel University, London, UK

Funded by an Economic and Social Research Council Award

Level in national or international classificationISCED 6

Dates2001-2005

Title of qualification awarded(8) ................................ in Sociology and Psychology

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered - Sociology of Risk, Sociology of Scientific Knowledge/ Information Society;

- E-learning and Psychology; Research Methods.

Name and type of organisation providing education and trainingBrunel University, London, UK.

Level in national or international classificationISCED 5

Personal skills and competences

Mother (9) ................................ English

Other language(s)

Self-assessment Understanding SpeakingWriting

European level (*)ListeningReadingSpoken interactionSpoken production

FrenchC1Proficient

userC2Proficient

userB2(10) ...........

userC1Proficient

userC2Proficient

user

GermanA2Basic userA2Basic userA2Basic userA2Basic userA2Basic user

(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Social skills and competences - Team work: I have worked in various types of teams from research teams to national league hockey. For 2 years I (11) ................................ my university hockey team;

- (12) ................................ skills: I work on the borders between young people, youth trainers, youth policy and researchers, for example running a 3 day workshop at CoE Symposium Youth Actor of Social Change, and my continued work on youth training programmes;

- Intercultural skills: I am experienced at working in a European dimension such as being a rapporteur at the CoE Budapest youth against violence seminar and working with refugees.

Organisational skills and competences - Whilst working for a Brussels based refugee NGO Convivial I organised a Civil Dialogue between refugees and (13) .............................. at the European Commission 20th June 2010.

- During my PhD I organised a seminar series on research methods.

Computer skills and competences(14) ................................ with most Microsoft Office programmes and some experience with HTML.

Additional information PUBLICATION

How to do Observations: Borrowing techniques from the Social Sciences to help Participants do Observations in Simulation Exercises Coyote EU/CoE Partnership Publication, (2010).

PERSONAL (15) ................................ Creating pieces of Art and visiting Modern Art galleries. Enjoy all sports particularly hockey, football and running. Love to travel and experience different cultures.

B. Put these skills and competences in the right group of skills. Then answer the four questions below. ability to adapt

command of Microsoft Office tools command of quality control processes

communication skills

database searching

design diplomacy

experience in logistics

experience in project or team management

hobbies

knowledge of graphic design applications leadership negotiation skills

music

operation of medical equipment

presentation skills programming

sense of organisation

sports

team spirit work for volunteer organisations

writing

Q1: Which of these skills and competences do you have?

Q2: To what degree (basic, good or very good)?

Q3:How did you acquire them (through training, work, seminar, voluntary or leisure activities)?

Q4:What other skills and competences not listed here do you have?C. Add the missing vowels to obtain action verbs that can be used in CVs.

a_a_ _ s_ (data)

_oa_h (people)

c_ _p_e_e (projects)

_o_ _r_l (quality)

c_ _ _d_ _a_ _ (teams)

_es_ _n (procedures)

d_ _e_o_ (plans)

_i_ec_ (staff)

i_ _l_ _en_ (changes)

_n_re_ _e (sales)

m_ _it_ _ (results)

_eg_ti_ _e (deals)

o_ _r_t_ (equipment)

_es_ _rc_ (markets)

s_ _e_v_ _e (trainees)

THE COVER LETTER

A. Match these 4 basic types of cover letters with their definitions. Then decide what their synonyms are from the words in italics below.

1. standard

2. cold-contact

3. referral

4. follow-up

A. a letter sent to a company which does not have publicly open positions

B. a letter sent to a company usually after the interview

C. a letter sent to a company in reaction to a published opening

D. a letter sent to a company mentioning the person who recommended the job

broadcast

job-specific

networking

prospecting

recommendationspeculative

sponsor

targeted

B. Scan these cover letter samples and match them with the four types.

A. Dear Mrs. Poppins,

I am very keen to work for Supercalifragilistic PLC because of your reputation for quality products, opportunities for career development and because you are the market leader. I am currently seeking a position as a marketing or sales trainee but would be happy to consider other related posts within your organisation. I know that a marketing manager needs to be flexible, able to produce quality work to tight deadlines and to get results under pressure. These are qualities that my experience shows I possess. My degree in English taught me both to put across a persuasive argument and how to employ good communication skills in any work environment.

I am a good organiser and have developed leadership skills and responsibility through my voluntary work with my community social centre. I always work hard to achieve my goals. I have experience with many computer packages including word-processors and databases and Microsoft Windows and can rapidly learn how to use other software. I would be most grateful if you could consider me for any suitable positions available within your company. I am available for interview at any time and look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely,

Job Seeker

B.

Dear Mr. Gates:Thank you for your time and courtesy during our meeting on Monday. I enjoyed the tour of your offices and enjoyed the review of the web application that your company is developing. The more we discussed this position, the more I became interested in joining your web development team.With my expertise in web application development, SQL Server database management, and business analysis, I am confident that I would be an asset to your development team.In the context of our conversation regarding my professional application development expertise, I wanted to mention that I have recently completed my Certification in Microsoft.NET Technologies. I dedicated considerable extra personal time to study for this exam and was able to subsequently pass with flying colors. With my dedication and client-centric attitude, I am confident that I can manage the tasks at hand and make an immediate and long-lasting contribution to Busy Billionaire Corporation and its clients.I appreciate your consideration and am excited by the prospect of working with you on the development of this new application. Enclosed is an additional copy of my resume for your convenience. I look forward to talking with you again soon.Sincerely,

Job Seeker

C.

Dear Ms. Foster:

Harry Potter of Hogwarts Bank, UK suggested that I contact you about a possible position as a loan officer. He said that you have mentioned a possibility of a vacancy arising in the near future.

I also enclose my resume for your reference. As a loan officer at Wizards Credit Union, I originated more loans than any other employee in the past five years. My qualifications include:

extensive experience in financial environments, including mortgage and consumer lending;

outstanding productivity both as a loan officer and as a supervisor;

I am a proven dynamic leader and team builder, consistently motivating others toward success.

I am eager to talk with you about the contribution I could make to your company. I will call you next Wednesday to see if you have any question regarding my application for this position.

Sincerely,

Job Seeker

D.Dear Mr BanksI was very interested to read your advertisement for a Graduate Trainee on the Dreamjob vacancy database as it precisely fits my career plans.

I first became interested in retail banking during an "Insight" course which I attended during my second year at Nowhere University. Since then, it has been my firm belief that this is a career which will enable me to use not only my interest in business and finance but also my skills in working with people, both in an advisory and a managerial capacity. I am particularly interested in a career with Elsewhere Bank, because of the high reputation of your graduate training scheme, and your commitment to giving new recruits early responsibility. During my time as a student I have had a variety of part-time and vacation jobs, all of which have required me to work as part of a team and to deal directly with the public. I found my work at the Tourist Information Office particularly valuable in teaching me the importance of ascertaining customers' needs and providing clear and accurate information in response to those needs.I will be available for interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you shortly and enclose my CV for your consideration.

Yours sincerely

Job Seeker

C. Read the letters again in more detail and answer these questions:

1. What similarities and differences do you notice about greetings/salutations

paragraphing

endings/ complimentary closes

punctuation style? 2. What function does each paragraph have?

3. What are some useful expressions for each function?

4. What is the overall purpose of a cover letter? How can it be achieved?D. Group these phrases by their functions to complete the following tentative master paragraph plan for cover letters. Write down two phrases that you like most for each function.

1. I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies for...2. I am available for (an) interview...3. I was very/most interested to read your advertisement for...4. Currently I am pursuing a degree in ... at ...5. I am writing to apply for the post/position of... advertised in...6. I have (just/successfully) completed my final year at.../a course in...7. Your company has an excellent reputation for...

8. As you will see from my CV...9. I will telephone you on...10. As a(n) ... undergraduate at ... I am seeking/looking for...11. I am a final/first/second year student at...12. I am very keen to work for... because...13. With reference/regard to your/the vacancy for a(n)...14. I would be pleased/happy to supply you with any further information/details...15. I am writing in response to your advertisement in/for...16. My experience in...qualifies/identifies me as...17. I enclose my CV for consideration of the post...18. My former employers can attest to...19. I am confident in my ability to...20. I would (greatly) appreciate the opportunity to meet with you...21. I have/hold/obtained was awarded a degree/diploma/certificate in... 22. Should you wish to speak to me...23. I can bring the following skills to this position...24. More than... years of accomplishment in... have provided me with...25. Further to your advertisement in... I should like to apply for...26. My passion for... would enable me to serve your company (well) as a(n)...27. I thank you for considering me... 28. My colleague/trainer... recommended that I contact you directly about...29. I would be an excellent match for...30. Please feel free to call me at...31. I am convinced I can help your company...32. Thank you for your time and consideration33. I have received training in...COVER LETTER PLAN

Paragraph 1 - Reason for writing

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Paragraph 2 - Background and experience

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Paragraph 3 - Job suitability

..........................................................................................

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Paragraph 4 - Closing remarks

..........................................................................................

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Can you think of a new phrase for each function? Add it to your list.

NB The exact number and division of paragraphs and the order of presenting the information in a cover letter will depend on the specific circumstances.

E. Put these parts into the correct order to make a complete cover letter for a graduate who is applying for a job in finance.

A. on new challenges in the business world. My resume is attached

B. were excellent opportunities for me to learn and grow in this field. I was permitted

C. I reviewed your position in the Herald Newspaper and am very interested

D. investing, finance, and general business, all of which have equipped me well for

E. of business like financial research and budgeting. It has made me confident that

F. in the entry-level finance position posted there. My recent graduation from college has prepared me

G. for your convenience. Thank you so much for your time.// If you are interested

H. an important element in the educational experience of business majors. My internships

I. I am ready to assume more responsibility and take

J. for my first employment seeking experience. I have taken courses in

K. in an interview, please feel free to call at any time. I look forward to hearing from you.

L. a career in finance.// Internships have become such

M. to deal with clients as we integrated various aspects1C2 345678910111213

F. Test your proofreading skills on the following letter. How many mistakes can you find and correct?

Dear Sir or Madman

I am sicking and entry-level position in front office operations. I am suspected to graduate from my cause early next year and would like a salary commiserate with my experience.

I am a conscious individual with grate writen comunication skills. I have a talent for working with commuters and Im an acurate and rabid typist. I have lurnt MS Word computor and spreadsheet pogroms. I am also a prefectionist and rarely if if ever forget details. I have a proven ability to track down and correct erors and excellent memory skills, good analytical skills and excellent memory skills. I have an abilty to meet deadlines while maintaining my composer and can communicate information in an interesting manor.

When I worked in retailing for a stationary company my responsibility's included oversight of are department, money-laundering duty's, sock control, customer liason and severing customers. I was an administrator in a busty office, had an annual fudget and was instrumental in ruining the entire operation. I received a plague for salesman of the year. My reason for leaving their was maturity leave.

As indicted in my Curculum Vitea my extra circular activities at university include wok for student radio, for two conservative years which enhanced my verbal comunication skils. My hobbits include marital arts and hiding my horse. I also own and maintain a volts wagon beatle. Formally, at secondary school I was a pier mentor.

I hope I have peaked your interest and expect to hear from you shorty.

Ann Other

WRITING: THE COVER LETTER

A. Read a job advertisement and a rather dull cover letter that one candidate wrote in response to it. Rewrite the letter in a more personal and enthusiastic way highlighting the skills that match the job description and the person specification.

Job advertisementThis small yet highly successful Events Company has an exciting opening for a bright, conscientious and highly organised bookings coordinator.

Responsible for managing the bookings process for events from start to finish, your duties will include responding to enquiries, writing proposals, confirming details, liaising with venues and handling post-event follow ups. It is vital that you have a superb client service ethic and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals. You must be process-driven, methodical and pay strong attention to detail. As a key member of a close-knit and dedicated team, you must be hard-working, flexible and have a can-do attitude. As this role requires you to compose tailored client proposals, it is expected that your covering email will reflect a high level of written communication ability.

This is a superb opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic team player who is keen to apply their experience within a small company where your contribution will be valued.Initial cover emailTo: HR@events.com

From:sweet_kate@yahoo.com

Subject:Application

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to apply for the role of booking coordinator (Ref G1150) and have attached a copy of my CV for your consideration.

As you can see from my CV, I have already had extensive experience in a bookings role, and I am now looking for an opportunity to build on this.

I am currently working in a customer-facing retail role.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like any further information.

Yours faithfully

Uninspiring CandidateFinal cover email

To:HR@events.com

From:catherine.myers@yahoo.com

Subject:..............................

Dear ..............................I was .............................. to .............................. the .............................. for a bookings coordinator in Events company. (Ref G1150) as .............................. in .............................. . I am attaching ..............................

I am currently .............................., where I .............................. . I enjoy .............................., but miss the satisfaction of ...............................

As a .............................., I organised a series of .............................. events. Liaising between .............................. and .............................., I managed the bookings .............................. . One .............................. described me as .............................. and was impressed with my.............................. . I was particularly proud that the events I co-ordinated were .............................. .

Please contact .............................. if .............................. to arrange an interview.

Thank you ...............................

Yours ..............................Promising Candidate

B. Prepare your job application for the advertisement indicated by the teacher. To download the European CV template, go to http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu

Remember to:

address the letter to a named individual

say where you heard about the vacancy

identify the position you are interested in

focus on your key accomplishments

stress your unique suitability for the job

request action (usually an interview)

give your contact information

end courteously and enthusiastically

be no longer than 1 page

have absolutely no mistakes avoid clichs BE ORIGINAL

READING: WHO WOULD HIRE YOU?

A. Read this text about successful job interviews and choose from sentences A-H the best one to fill each gap. There are two extra sentences which do not fit in any of the gaps.Who would hire you?

That's what business psychologist Rob Yeung set out to discover when he worked with eight job seekers in the BBC3 series of the same name. He followed each candidate through the recruitment process, honing their interview skills, pointing out their mistakes, and eventually transforming them from no-hopers to model potential employees in a matter of days. He was kind enough to share with us his masterclass for successful job interviews.

According to Rob, an interview is a game and, like any game, it has rules. These are: the interviewer asks you certain questions; at the end you ask questions back; you portray yourself in the most favourable light possible by having good content to talk about and by projecting positive personality traits. "It's not about just arriving, chatting a bit and being yourself," he says. "When you have an interview you need to be aware of the three P's: preparation, practice and performance. It's a pyramid on which to build. If you don't do the preparation, you can't practice, and if you don't practice, you can't perform."

P1: Preparation

(1)............ Amazingly enough, candidates often ask unnecessary questions, the answers to which are already available in the job literature. To avoid this faux-pas, the first thing to do is to go on the web, look at the company site and read all the company literature.

Then think about the questions you're likely to be asked. At least think about the universal questions, like 'tell me about yourself', 'what are your strengths and weaknesses', 'where do you see yourself in five years' etc. "If you don't have compelling answers for these," Rob warns us, "you're going to be on the back foot and deserve a slap on the face. You're wasting your own time and the interviewer's."

It also pays to think about other potential questions. Each job requires certain skills or competencies, be they general, like team working and communication skills, or more technical, such as a knowledge of spreadsheets for instance. Knowing the job requirements can help you predict some of the more specific questions, and thus avoid the awkward pauses you would otherwise need to make to think of answers off the top of your head. (2)............ In Rob's words, "if there are two candidates with identical skills and qualifications, one who 'ums' and 'errs', the other who doesn't, who do you think will get the job?"

P2: Practice

It's very important to practise saying out loud what you want to say in the interview. Rob's advice is to think of yourself as an actor preparing for a play. You don't just sit and memorise the lines, but rehearse. Once you know your lines off by heart, you can try, as he calls it, "to emote and show your personality off". The best thing to do is to practise with friends or family members capable of giving you honest feedback. Alternatively, you can record yourself with a video or a web camera. You may be surprised, gutted even, to hear your recorded voice for the first time, but this is the best way to actually hear how you sound and improve upon it. The mirror will also do for a simple rehearsal to watch your facial expressions, posture and body movements. "Most people underuse their hands," claims Rob, so try to use yours to illustrate points in a more interesting visual way.

P3: Performance

(3)............ At interview, as Rob points out, this basically means adopting the behaviour that is characteristic of the particular industry: "For example, for a job in management consultancy you must be ultra-professional, sharp and polished. For a career in fashion or the media, you might have to be super enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable about trends." But it also means fitting in with the company's dress code, which you have to find out about in advance.

The interview is a good opportunity to use the information you've gathered by asking questions. You must always have a couple of questions up your sleeve, but choose them wisely to make sure they show a genuine interest in the company and the answers are not self-evident. Rob also stresses that there's "a fine line between demonstrating your knowledge and showing off." If you cross it, you risk not landing the job. "Overly elaborate or clever questions will just make you look less employable," he says.

Back to body language, mirroring the posture of the interviewer is another useful tip. If they're very stiff, be stiff; if they're relaxed, look relaxed. (4)............ And so does eye contact. It is vital to make eye contact with the interviewers, whether they interview you directly or are just there to take notes. (5)............ In one of his programmes, the interviewer was 'summoned' outside by a secretary during the interview, and the candidate was left alone with the note taker. The candidate's reaction would invariably be one of relief and when the note taker asked 'how are you finding the interview?', the candidate would admit how tough it was. That clearly didn't help, especially as the so-called note taker was actually the managing director, and this was his ploy to check the candidate's suitability.

"Always try to end the interview on a high note," is Rob's final major recommendation. Say goodbye in a way that shows you have enjoyed the interview and would love to work there. (6)............ The last thing you say will stick with them, largely because of what experts call 'the recency effect'.

The overall lesson to be learned out of Rob's programmes is simple yet highly rewarding. The difference between success and failure in a job interview lies in the effort you put into the 3 Ps: the better you prepare, the more you can practise; the more you practise, the better you can perform. So, ready for the game?

Adapted from The GuardianA. Rob's candidates learnt this lesson the hard way.

B. You obviously need to find out everything you can about the employer.

C. Don't overdo it or you'll look like you're overcompensating for insecurity.

D. It's the first and last impressions which count the most.

E. You have to adjust to meet expectations.

F. You have to put on your professional front and play the politics game.

G. This can only be to your advantage.

H. These things have a subconscious impact on their overall impression of you.

B. Match the words and expressions from the text with their definitions and synonyms.

1. honing (paragraph 1)2. masterclass (paragraph 1)3. faux-pas (paragraph 3)4. compelling (paragraph 4)5. emote (paragraph 6)6. gutted (paragraph 6)7. landing (paragraph 8)8. summoned (paragraph 9)9. ploy (paragraph 9)10. the recency effect (paragraph 10)A. very interesting or exciting, so that one has to pay attentionB. to clearly show emotion, especially when actingC. an embarrassing mistake in a social situationD. very shocked or disappointedE. improving one's skill at doing somethingF. succeeding in getting something difficult to getG. a lesson given to very skilful students by someone famousH. a clever and dishonest way of tricking someone to get an advantageI. the phenomenon by which things that come at the end are more easily recalled J. ordered to come to a placeC. Find in the text the words and phrases that mean the following:

1. to start or plan to do something in order to achieve a particular result (paragraph 1)2. to be in a worse situation than other people or groups (paragraph 4)3. to bring a good result or advantage (paragraph 5)4. saying something immediately without thinking carefully (paragraph 5)

5. to show something to a lot of people because you are very proud of it (paragraph 6)

6. to be enough or acceptable (paragraph 6)

7. to know a lot about something (paragraph 7)

8. to be similar to or go well with other things or people (paragraph 7)

9. to have a secret plan or idea that you are going to use later (paragraph 8)

10. to end in a successful way (paragraph 10)

D. Divide the following sentences into interview do's and don'ts. Give reasons for your views.

A. Find where the exact location of the interview is the day before.

B. Prepare and practice.

C. Memorise your answers.

D. Dress conservatively.

E. Have a small whisky or a cup of coffee before you go to calm your nerves.

F. Arrive 30 minutes early.

G. Greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy.

H. Bring extra CVs.

I. Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.

J. Smoke if the interviewer offers you a cigarette.

K. Speak softly.

L. Admit you are nervous.

M. Show enthusiasm about the position and the company.

N. Confess your problems and weaknesses.

O. Use pause words to gain time such as uh, um, err.

P. Show what you can do for the company.

Q. Say what you didnt like about former colleagues or employers.

R. Complain about the weather.

S. Answer questions with a simple yes or no.

T. Ask no questions.

U. Demonstrate you have done research about the company and the industry.

V. Respond to an unexpected question with thats a good question.

W. Inquire about salary and other benefits.

X. Lie if the truth doesnt do you justice.

Y. Ask about the next step in the recruitment process.

Z. Write thank you letters within 24 hours to the person who interviewed you.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: HANDLING JOB INTERVIEWS

A. Use ONE word to fill the gaps in the following text about interviewing styles.

There are two (1)............ styles of interviewing used (2)......... companies today separately (3)......... in combination:

traditional

behavioural.

The traditional job interview makes (4)............ of general questions to see (5)......... the job seeker has the skills and abilities to perform the job (6)......... question, possesses the enthusiasm and work ethic that the employer expects, and is a team player that (7)......... fit into the organisation. The behavioural job interview is based (8)......... the theory that past performance is the (9)............ indicator of future behaviour, and uses questions (10)............ ask the job seeker to describe a specific past experience. The answer should cover in (11)............ detail:

(1) the situation

(2) the task,

(3) the action taken

(4) the results, including the lesson learnt (12)......... this case.

This is known as the STAR technique.

B. Decide if these questions are traditional (T) or behavioural (B), and provide effective answers to them. Compare several answers with the whole class and choose the best ones.

1. How would you describe yourself?

2. What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives?

3. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.4. Why should I hire you?

5. What is the achievement you are most proud of?

6. When was the last time you tried to accomplish something and failed?

7. How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

8. Tell me about a situation in which you had to deal with a very upset person.

9. Where do you see yourself in ten years?

10. Which is more important to you: status or money? Why?

C. Put the words in the right order to form more questions. Then repeat the previous task.1. and be consider do greatest to strengths you what weaknesses your?

2. a ever decision you have difficult make had to? it unpopular was?

3. complete the required what document to was written most you important were?

4. about you interests products what our?

5. your see persuade way when to you did someone things?

6. career did this choose why you?

7. creativity important or is which efficiency more? Why?

8. did with encountered and major have it deal how what you problem you?

9. alone in prefer or do teams you working?

10. evaluate or success you do how determine?D. Match the halves of sentences to make questions you could ask the interviewer.

1. What is a typical...

2. What is the top priority of the person...

3. What are the day-to-day expectations...

4. How will my performance...

5. What is the management...

6. What are the...

7. How is this department perceived...

8. What is the greatest opportunity...

9. Is there a formal process for...

10. Does the company support ongoing training for employees...A. within the organisation?B. and responsibilities of this job? C. to stay current in their fields?D. advancement within the organisation?E. be measured? And by whom? F. day like for someone in this position?G. facing the company in the near future?H. who accepts this job?I. philosophy of the organisation?J. companys values?

Can you think of other good questions?