Job Flashcards
Why do you want this job?
I think I’m a good fit for this job.
I think I’m a good match for this job.
I think this job suits me down to the ground.
I think this job ties in well with my future plans.
I’m excited to showcase my skills.
I’m eager to make a contribution.
I’m sure I could bring a lot to this job.
I never shy away from hard work.
To land a job
To get a job
Work responsibilities
I’m responsible for setting the marketing goals. I’m in charge of… It’s down to me to… My forte is making graphic designs. I excel at making creative graphics.
Being busy at work
I’m snowed under with work.
I’ve got a lot on my plate at the moment.
I’m up to my neck in deadlines.
To make ends meet - to have enough money to survive
I work overtime/extra shifts to make ends meet.
Changing jobs
Job hopping - move from one job to another one
I’m stuck in a rut - I’m in a bad situation
I’m not realising my potential in this job - I don’t have the chance to use my talents.
I’ve got untapped potential - I’ve got skills I’m not using yet.
I want to make a career change.
It’s time to move on.
It’s time to move on to a new challenge.
Personality
Down to earth - have your feet on the ground, very sensible, pragmatic
Amenable - open, flexible
Charismatic - big and attractive personality
To have Get up and go - be full of energy
Gregarious - sociable, extrovert
Reliable - dependable
Upbeat - cheerful, optimistic
Skill-set, abilities
Creative Have a knack for doing something Good at picking things up Quick off the mark - quick to do things On the ball - alert and know what you are doing Astute - clever Have good people skills
Collaboration
To get along well with To get on like a house on fire Work hand in hand Pull your weight - do your part of the work well Go along with an idea - agree Join forces with - to work together
It went like a dream.
It went well & smooth
Slave away on/at st
Work hard
Easy-going
Relaxed, laid back, casual
Have a gift for doing st
To be talented, to have a knack for
See the big picture
Able to see the most important facts of a situation
To have a tendency to do something
Often do something (usually not good)
A sense of timing
Able to know how long things last
Spot on
Perfect
Cut out
Leave out, not include
Infectious enthusiasm
Feeling of enthusiasm that spreads to others
To run like clockwork
To work well and as expected
The new kid on the block
The new person
Build a better bond
Develop a relationship
Typical scenario
A common situation
Personally, my experience has been…
Work
Up my game
To improve
Feed me some ideas
Give me some ideas
