1.3 Finding out about a job Flashcards
Where’s the job ..loc.?
based
Are you expected to travel ..in.. the job?
as part of
what’s it … to work there?
like
if something is absolutely necessary
essential
If something is preferable
desirable
the work is interesting and
varied
we make them feel
special
we have built our
reputation
skills, qualifications or training to help you progress
career development
Our employees benefit from excellent career development and progress very quickly.
MEERA: What are your colleagues like?
They’re great! The people working here are all really nice. We’ve all done lots of travelling, and some of us have lived abroad. So we’ve all had similar experiences.
what is
what’s (pron:wats) informal
SUNIL: No problem. So what do you want to know?
MEERA: Well, I’m thinking of applying for the trainee travel consultant job. I’ve read the job description on the company website.
What does the company specialise in
It organises travel for large companies
I am a … with retail and finance experience now … an … combine my experience of work and love of travel in the travel industry. I work hard, am well organised and enjoy new challenges. I believe that I would be an excellent member of your team.
graduate
looking for
opportunity to
….checking company accounts and dealing with queries from suppliers
Responsible for
I am writing to … the job of Trainee Travel Consultant.
apply for
I have travelled …, especially in Asia.
widely
I …. with my colleagues.
get on well
. In both these jobs I …. a working knowledge of various software packages.
developed
KATE: On the …, I think they’re fine.
whole
KATE: First, the CV. I think it’s good, but I have a couple of ….
queries
what skills the jobs …
involved
I think you should have more detail about your retail job and your finance job. Say what skills the jobs involved. For example, dealing with the public, being good with figures, dealing with complaints … all those skills are .
transferable
law-
abiding
The company is …and keeps within the rules of good business practice.
single-
minded
a … person is often determined to complete a task.
people-
oriented
Those who are …. often work well with others.
I ..get on well.. with my colleagues.
sociable
details
oriented
Someone who is … pays attention to everything.
KATE: And you’re dealing with clients … and not just on the phone?
face-to-face
Should I wear formal clothes?
KATE: Right. I think that means you should wear smart, formal clothes for your interview. Maybe a dress and not jeans. Matching shoes. That kind of thing.
We don’t wear smart clothes in the accounts department. Everyone dresses …. Maybe it’s because we don’t meet the clients.
casually
I want to … in the right way.
I want to come across in the right way.
KATE: I think you should try to …. some of the questions and prepare some answers for them.
anticipate
. So you ought to mention all your … skills –
transferable
KATE: Well … when you talk to me about your current job, you’re often a bit … … about it.
negative
you really want a change … career
of
KATE: But usually you should ask your questions near the end of the interview. The interviewer will … ask you if you have any questions.
probably
… shoes
matching
describe a person
adaptable postive confident professional
When we think something is a good or bad idea:
should + verb shouldn't + verb why don't you + verb it's a good idea to + verb it's a bad idea to + verb
When we think it is necessary to do or to avoid something:
must + verb
mustn’t + verb
necessary to + ver
When we think it is important or morally right to do something:
ought to + verb
ought not to + verb
important to + verb
KATE: Yes, but if you’re negative about your present …, that’ll create a bad ….
employer
impression
KATE: OK. You’re working with … clients, right?
corporate
stress
you must be on time
be time
stress
you mustn’t say that
mustn’t (musnt)
