- •Бизнес-английский язык. Feel free in your business english
- •Module I. Introductions When two people first meet they tell each other their names.
- •Interests
- •The letter of application
- •Here is an example of the accompanying letter.
- •Interview
- •Module 2. Jobs and leisure
- •What do you want from work? Discuss in pairs. While discussing use the following word partnerships:
- •Work - life balance.
- •Interview a staff member and ask questions using the questions suggested. Think of the additional ones.
- •Speak on the following.
- •What about you? Comment on point 1 and 2.
- •50 Ways to cope with stress.
- •Arranging a visit
- •Practice
- •Module 3
- •Telephoning
- •II Writing business letters Business letter format and conventions.
- •It’s my last day in the office on Friday, and I’m giving a small goodbye party, 16:30 in room 122. Hope you can come.
- •Module 4
- •Introducing yourself
- •Introducing new information
- •2007 2050(Estimated)
- •Italian business style.
- •119454, Москва, пр. Вернадского, д. 78
Interview
Like getting married or moving house, a new job can change our lives and this means that a job interview is very important. It is when the interviewer must decide who the best person is for the job. So, if you want the job, it seems like a good idea to help the interviewer to find out you are the best, better than all other applicants. Yet some people do nothing and seem to think that if they want job, that is a good enough reason for it to be theirs.
Here is some advice about job interview.
1. Find out about the company before the interview.
It’s a good idea to apply for company which can give you a range of experience.
2. Make sure you have a clear idea of what type of job you want.
Before the interview decide why you would be good for the company.
During the interview try to seem relaxed and friendly.
It is a good idea to look at the interviewers. Make sure you tell the interviewer if you are good at organizing your work or working in team.
Try to make sure you arrive in time for the interview.
When the interviewer asks a question try to think of some relevant to say.
Careful preparation is again important and has the following main stages:
Introductions and explanations.
Questions asked of you.
Questions you ask
Conclusion
Warm up
Think and talk about these questions.
Have you ever had a job interview? If so, did you enjoy the interview? Why? Or why not?
What do you think interviewers enjoy or don’t enjoy about interviewing people for a job?
Useful language to keep in mind to get ready for an interview.
Skills
What are you good at?
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People say that I am good at… My main skills are… |
Experience
What did you learn from your last job? What didn’t you like about your last job? |
I learned how to …. Well, I had a problem with… |
Interests
What did you do in your free time? What are your main interests? |
I really enjoy… I spend a lot of time… |
Future plans
What do you want to do in the future? |
My main name is to … |
Ex.1 Here are some questions that are often asked in job interviews (1-5). Match each one with the best answer (A-F). There is one answer that you won’t need.
What are your greatest strengths?
What are your greatest weaknesses?
Why do you want to work for this company?
What can you contribute to this company?
What are your career goals?
I sometimes spend too long thinking about alternatives before I make a decision.
I have plenty of experience of managing projects, and that fits your way of working.
I know there will be an opportunity to learn more about production.
I have a degree in business studies and a certificate in management
I work hard and I manage my time well. For example, every Monday morning I plan what I need to do that week.
I’d like to get experience and become a manager within the next five years.