9. Job Search - En busca de trabajo

Question 1

(to) set (fix) a goal (measurement)

Answer 1

fijarse una meta

Question 2

write a resume (curriculum)

Answer 2

escribir un curriculum

Question 3

contact references (communicate with contacts for references)

Answer 3

comunicarse con los contactos para referencias

Question 4

research (investigate) local companies

Answer 4

investigar las empresas locales

Question 5

talk to friends / network (connect/dialog with others)

Answer 5

hablar con amigos / relacionarse con otros

Question 6

go to an employment agency

Answer 6

ir a una agencia de empleos

Question 7

look for “help wanted” (solicited) signs

Answer 7

buscar avisos de “se solicita ayuda”

Question 8

check (review) employment websites

Answer 8

revisar los sitios web de empleo

Question 9

apply for (solicit) a job

Answer 9

solicitar un trabajo

Question 10

complete (fill out, fill in) an application (solicitation)

Answer 10

llenar una solicitud

Question 11

write a cover (presentation) letter

Answer 11

escribir una carta de presentación

Question 12

submit (present) an application (solicitation)

Answer 12

presentar una solicitud

Question 13

set up (arrange for, bring together) an interview

Answer 13

concertar una entrevista

Question 14

go on an interview

Answer 14

ir a una entrevista

Question 15

get (obtain) a job / be hired (under contract)

Answer 15

conseguir un trabajo / ser contratado

Question 16

start a new job (working)

Answer 16

empezar a trabajar

Question 17

to have a look at

Answer 17

ojear

Question 18

the resume

Answer 18

el currículum

Question 19

I had a look at the candidates’ resumes, but none of them convinced me.

Answer 19

Ojeé los currículums de los candidatos, pero ninguno me convenció

Question 20

to convince

Answer 20

convenciar