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Language for interviews
This week's programme focuses on useful language for job interviews
:Phrases from the programme
....A good example that comes to mind
.....I'm particularly proud of
....Timekeeping is important to me
Listening Challenge
?What was Anna's role in the university debating society
English at Work
Episode 1: The interview
Language for interviews
Narrator: Hold tight please! This is Anna, on a bus going to an interview for a job as
a sales executive at Tip Top Trading – one of London's fastest growing
؟companies. How are you feeling Anna
Anna: Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job.
Narrator: Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine.
؟Anna: The right things!? Like what
.Narrator: You need to sell yourself, be confident, not arrogant and give examples
Like: A good example that comes to mind
I'm particularly proud of
Timekeeping is important to me
؟Anna: Oh right. Thanks. Perhaps you can come with me
Narrator: Sorry Anna, you're on your own now – but we'll be listening in. Look
You've just arrived. Good luck
Paul: Come in. Hello, I'm Paul, the Manager of Tip Top Trading. And you must
؟ be…
Anna: It's Anna.
Paul: Yes, very good. Thanks for coming. Now somewhere in this pile, I've got
your CV…
؟Anna: Err, is that it there
Paul: Oh yes, thanks Hannah. Your qualifications look impressive but what sales
؟experience can you bring to our company
Anna: I worked in a shop once
Narrator: Ohhh Anna! Sell yourself. Give a good example
Anna: Oh right…mmm….well a good example that comes to mind is when I was
involved with a campaign to promote and sell a new range of
clothes – I loved doing it and it was…
Denise: Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea Paul.
Paul: Thanks Denise. Now Anna, it looks like you've achieved a lot during
your time at university. Could you give me an example of good team
؟working during your time there
Denise: Sorry! I forgot the sugar
Paul: Thank you Denise
Anna: Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer of the debating
society at university. That was OK I suppose
Narrator: Come on Anna. Be more enthusiastic – the debating society is exciting
Anna: I mean… I'm particularly proud of how I organised the finances for the
debating society. We had a very small budget and I had to make decisions
on what to buy.
Narrator: I like it! "I'm particularly proud of" - Positive but not boasting. You're doing
well.
Paul: Very impressive – so you're a good planner Anna! We like organised people
here... ooops, silly me. I seemed to have spilt tea over your CV.
؟Anna: Oh, do you need some help
Paul: Oh no…I'm sure it'll dry out… carry on please…
Anna: Also… timekeeping is important to me…
Narrator: "Timekeeping is important to me" – that's good!
Anna: I always try to complete my work on time. At university I never
handed my assignments in late.
Paul: That's good to hear. We like punctuality here…
Denise: Excuse me Paul. Sorry it's a bit late – but I thought you might like a biscuit
with your tea.
Paul: Hmm thanks….oh lovely, custard creams… mmm. Now Hannah, finally I
wanted to ask you what exactly made you apply for this job at this
؟company
Anna: Errrr… ooo… well. The reason I applied is….
؟Narrator: Yes, yes, yes Anna? Do you need a bit more time to think
Anna: Errr…mmm…
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Narrator: What's she going to say? How would you answer that? Join us next time
to find out. Before we go, here's a reminder of some of the great lines
Anna's used today…
A good example that comes to mind
I'm particularly proud of.
Timekeeping is important to me.
Until next time, bye bye
