At the Job Interview

 

Relax with the Sounds of Nature

Listen to the sounds of nature and take a few deep breaths. That way you can begin the unit with a clear mind.
Wind
talk with your partner
speak the dialogue again

Practice the sentences

Listen to the sentence and spell the missing word.
Can you tell me something about yourself?en
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I'm an easy-going person, and I well with other people.
 
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What are your short term ?
My goal is to always perform exceptionally, and I want to take on more challenging projects.en
 
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What are your weaknesses?en
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My English language are a weakness that I am currently working on.
 
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Practice the sentences

Listen to the sentence and spell the missing word.
Can you tell me something about yourself?en
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  • What are your short term
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My goal is to always perform exceptionally, and I want to take on more challenging projects.en
 
 
What are your weaknesses?en
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  • My English language
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    are a weakness that I am currently working on.
     
 
 
 
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Practice the phrases

Build the sentence by clicking on the words.
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Learn the dialogue

Listen to the dialogue while reading the text.
Good morning. Please take a seat. Why are you applying for this job?en
I'm looking for a job that fits my qualifications and a company I can grow with.en
Why should I hire you? What are your strengths?en
I work well with other people, and I'm very ambitious. I'm also always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.en
Do you work well under pressure?en
Yes, I'm able to stay calm and focused.en
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?en
By then I would like to have improved my skills and become more independent in what I do.en
Do you have any questions for me, Mr. Acker?en
No, I think I have a good understanding of the job, and I'm excited at the prospect of working within your team.en
Thanks for coming in today. We will call you soon with our decision.en
Thanks for considering me. Have a nice day.en
 

Practice the dialogue

Complete the dialogue.
 
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  • Good morning. Please take a seat. Why are you applying for this ?
     
 
 
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  • I'm looking for a job that fits my qualifications and a company I can with.
     
 
 
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  • Why should I you? What are your strengths?
     
 
 
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  • I work well with other , and I'm very ambitious. I'm also always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.
     
 
 
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  • Do you well under pressure?
     
 
 
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  • Yes, I'm to stay calm and focused.
     
 
 
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  • Where do you see yourself in the next five ?
     
 
 
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  • By then I would like to have improved my skills and become more independent what I do.
     
 
 
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  • Do you any questions for me, Mr. Acker?
     
 
 
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  • No, I think I have a good understanding of the job, and I'm excited at the prospect of working within your .
     
 
 
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  • Thanks for coming in today. We will call you with our decision.
     
 
 
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  • Thanks for considering me. Have a nice .
     
 
 
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Practice Listening

Listen to the short dialogue and choose the matching statement.
 
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    • He's able to stay in his seat.en
       
    • He's able to stay calm and focused.en
       
    • He doesn't work well under pressure.en
       
 
 
 
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    • He has questions.en
       
    • He is nervous about the job.en
       
    • He has a good understanding of the job and is excited.en
       
 
 
 
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    • He is always punctual.en
       
    • He works well with other people and is ambitious.en
       
    • He is good at problem solving.en
       
 
 
 
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Speak the dialogue

Speak your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Record your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Then replay your recording and compare each recorded part to the original.
Ashlee
Good morning. Please take a seat. Why are you applying for this job?en
You
I'm looking for a job that fits my qualifications and a company I can grow with.en
Why should I hire you? What are your strengths?en
I work well with other people, and I'm very ambitious. I'm also always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.en
Do you work well under pressure?en
Yes, I'm able to stay calm and focused.en
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?en
By then I would like to have improved my skills and become more independent in what I do.en
Do you have any questions for me, Mr. Acker?en
No, I think I have a good understanding of the job, and I'm excited at the prospect of working within your team.en
Thanks for coming in today. We will call you soon with our decision.en
Thanks for considering me. Have a nice day.en
Speak your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Record your answers to the dialogue (when it's your turn). Then replay your recording and compare each recorded part to the original.
You
Good morning. Please take a seat. Why are you applying for this job?en
Job Applicant
I'm looking for a job that fits my qualifications and a company I can grow with.en
Why should I hire you? What are your strengths?en
I work well with other people, and I'm very ambitious. I'm also always looking for opportunities to learn and grow.en
Do you work well under pressure?en
Yes, I'm able to stay calm and focused.en
Where do you see yourself in the next five years?en
By then I would like to have improved my skills and become more independent in what I do.en
Do you have any questions for me, Mr. Acker?en
No, I think I have a good understanding of the job, and I'm excited at the prospect of working within your team.en
Thanks for coming in today. We will call you soon with our decision.en
Thanks for considering me. Have a nice day.en
 


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