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Finding Job - Introduction

Finding Job - self description

Finding Job - educational experience

Finding Job - Previous job experience

Finding Job - Special Skills

Finding Job - The ideal job

Finding Job - your greatest strengths and weaknesses

Finding Job - interests and free time

Finding Job - Reasons for leaving a previous job

Finding Job - handling pressure

Finding Job - other questions

Finding Job - Why do you want this job?

Finding Job - Do you have any questions?

Finding Job - Getting a job offer

Finding Job - Getting a job offer

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a job offer

Dialogue 1

I'd like to offer the job

...Are you still interested?

Yes, I . When can I start?

How is Monday?

be good

Ok. Then Ill see you on Monday 8am

Ok. Ill see you then

Ok. Bye bye

2

Are you still interested in the job?

, I am

When can you start?

"Well, Ill to give notice at my present job

first"

...'Ill able to start in 2 weeks' time

"Sounds good So you can start on Monday the

20th then"

. See you then

"Ok. Oh, please remember to bring ID

card and passport"

"...We need them to make for our

record"

Sure. No problemIll see you on 20th

Ok then. Good bye

Dialogue 3

Mr , I'd like to offer you the job

...Are you interested?

Yes, I am

Great. Could you start ?

Tomorrow is fine

Ok. Why don't you come 9 oclock'?

"...'Well give you a tour and you fill out

some paper work"

Sure

"Please bring list of references and two

passport photo"

Ok. Ill you then

Dialogue 4

"Well, Ive talked to the and we decided

to offer you the job"

...Would like to work for us?

Yes, I'm ready start as soon as possible

"Great. We'd like you be here at 7 oclock on

the morning of 3rd of the next month"

Ok. Ill see you

"Is there anything else you would like to know?

"*%

Oh yes, where can I park my car?

" can park your car downstairs in the

parking lot free"

Ok. Ill see you on the 3rd

Dialogue I'd like to offer you the position

...Do you want it?

"Thank you but Ive accepted the job

already"

Oh. Well, that's ok

...Good luck to

Thank you

Youre welcome

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Finding Job - Do you have any questions?

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Dialogue 1"

Do you have questions for me?

Yes, what is the starting ?

"The starting salary is $35000/year, plus

benefit"

And is the hour of the job?

The office at 7am

"...Most people usually take a one-hour

break around noon"

...And then leave about 4pm

...But office doesn't close until 6pm

...So you can stay if you like

Dialogue 2

Do you have any ?

"May I ask what responsibilities for this

position ? "*%

"Sure. Youll be expected to be in the

during office hours which is from 8 am until

pm, Monday to Friday"

"...'Youll also be expected to incoming

calls and to help walk in customer"

"...'Youll also expected to work with typing,

filing and some entry"

"Can you tell me about the history of

company? "*%

The history. Sure

"...We started the company 1980 and we

began in New York"

...But we here in 1990

"...Since then, weve opened in 10 across

the Eastern US"

Dialogue 3

Would you like ask me any questions?

What kind of person you looking for?

"'Were looking for a responsible who

can handle pressure"

"...'"...Someone's good at experience and

is good but not necessary"

"Do you offer any of educational or

training program for employees? "*%

"Yes offer free computer training for fulltime

employee"

"...And there's some job training at the

beginning"

Dialogue 4

Do have any questions?

Yes. What's the focus of company?

"The focus of our company is to the

best service to our customers in the industry"

what's the starting salary?

The starting annual salary $26000

"...We also provide help insurance for

employee"

OK. you have the dress code?

Slacks, skirts or dresses for women

...No T-shirts are short

"...Sandals are but they must have

straps on the heel"

Dialogue Do you have any questions to ask me?

this a new position?

No, actually, it's not

"...The person was transferred to the

branch in Canada"

...We to fill this position immediately

"In which country does company operate?

We have operations in US and Canada"

"... we also have partners in Europe who do

business Germany and UK"

May I be asked to travel relocate?

It's possible but not likely

"Can you the corporate culture in this

company? "*%

"Sure. Most our employees are from the

United States "*%

"...But do have some people working here

from Australia, Canada the UK"

...Most of us are young

"...But we people working here who have

been here for over year"

"...'Were very hard working people, but we like

have fun"

"...Sometimes we get together at the weekend

"

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Finding Job - Why do you want this job?

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" do you want this job?

Dialogue 1"

Why do want to work for us?

"When I saw job advertisement, I became

very interested"

"...I had fun customers here, they said that

they liked doing business as well"

...I also feel I'm qualified for the

Why should we hire you?

"Because I have and a strong desire

to succeed"

Dialogue 2

Why you want to work here?

Because this company a good reputation

Why should we hire you?

think I have the right personality and skill

...And also have experience and motivations

Dialogue 3

Why do want this job?

Because I know I can this job well

Why should we hire you?

of my drive and commitment

Dialogue 4

Can you me why you want this job?

The descriptions very interesting

...And I think I can succeed in

Why should we choose you for this job?

a very committed worker

...And I love challenges like

Dialogue 5

Why do you want to work here?

"I want to challenge with working at a large

firm"

"Why should we hire you over another person?

"*%

"Because I'm qualified and because I have the

will succeed"

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Finding Job - other questions

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1

Are you able to travel?

Yes, I traveling

Are you willing to relocate?

Yes, am

Dialogue 2

Would you be able to travel?

Sure. I don't mind traveling

What about relocating?

... you be able to relocate?

Relocating would be

...You see, I'm in a family with three children

"... guess I could relocate but it would not be

"

Dialogue 3

Are you able to work weekend?

be able to work Saturday but not Sunday

Are able to work added hours?

"I prefer to in the day time but I dont'

mind doing added hour"

Dialogue 4

Are you considering any other ?

Yes, Ive applied to some other position

...'...I'm them as well

"We may not be able to you know about this

position until next week"

Are still interested?

Yes, I'm still very interested

OK, be in touch by next week then

Thank you much

Dialogue 5

What are your salary requirements?

looking for at least $30000

This position starts at ...Is this ok?

Yes, That would be fine

... other opportunities or advancements?

"Yes, you are evaluated for and bonuses

every year "*%

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Finding Job - handling pressure

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How do you handle pressure?

I work well with pressure

...I prepare for it before it

Can you give me an example?

"When I at City Bank, we had many

deadlines to meet"

"... never waited until the last minute to do my

"

...I always finished it ahead of time

How do deal with the public?

"I try to treat customers with respect and

patience"

Dialogue 2

How do handle stressful situations?

I try to stay as as possible

"...When I'm with the customers, I like be

respectful and responsible"

"Can you give me an of personal

experience? "*%

"Yes, when I was working the Universal

System as a secretary"

"...a customer came and he was very angry

about his bill"

...So spoke calmly and told him to relax

...Once he's down

...we talked about the problem and solved it

... walked away happy and so was I

Dialogue 3

" do you deal with stressful situations at

work? "*%

had many stressful situations at work

...I always try stay patient

"...Whenever I'm feeling stress, I breathe deeply

calm down"

Is there any else that you do?

I try to talk to people to tell them I feel

"...If I'm having a problem with a , I

try to talk politely"

...If I have some kinds of stress at work

"...I talk to my or my boss about

how I feel"

...That usually

Dialogue 4

How do you work under pressure?

, I'm pretty good with pressure

Can you give me example?

"As an accountant, I have to meet

deadlines "*%

...This can make my work very stressful

"... Ive learned that working hard and

staying calm always me to meet the

deadlines "*%

Dialogue 5

How you handle with stressful situations?

"I handle with them and

patiently"

"...'Ive had experience with stressful situations

at "

"...I always try to prepare myself before

stressful situations "

"...Then when they happen, I can handle them

without trouble"

Can you give me an example?

"Sure. there are 2 phones ringing and

customers waiting to helped"

"...'Ill ask the customers if they can wait a

minute"

"...Then Ill answer the phones and put on

a hold"

"...Next..., Ill try to help the quickly

and politely"

...Lastly.., Ill take the phone call

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Finding Job - Reasons for leaving a previous job

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for leaving a previous job

Dialogue 1

Why did leave your previous job?

"My company was downsizing of the

economy"

...So I was laid off

"...Other have worked there for over ten

year"

"...I only there for 2 so I was laid off

first "*%

Dialogue 2

"What are the reasons for leaving your

job? "*%

They cut my hours.

...I wanted to full time

...But they only want a part time

Dialogue 3

Why are you looking for another job?

"There is no growth potential at my current

job"

"... would like to work for a company that has

room to grow"

Dialogue 4

"Could you tell me you decided to leave

your current job? "*%

Therere inside the company

"...Some of the managers do not with the

company policy"

Can you be more specific?

"The company does not to want to allow full

in management"

...But some others agree

Dialogue 5

"Why you resign from your previous

position? "*%

"My company opened some branches in

other parts of the country"

... boss told me I had to transfer

...I couldn't so I had to resign

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Finding Job - interests and free time

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1

"What are some of your personal interests

outside work?"

"Well, I really enjoy gardening, it helps me

. I also enjoy learning foreign languages."

What foreign languages you studyed?

"Currently I'm studying Chiness and Japaness.

In past I study German as well."

Dialogue 2

"Can tell me about some of your hobbies or

personal ? "*%

"Well, I'm usually very busy taking care of

children and doing housework."

"...But when I do have I like to read

and listen to music."

Dialogue "Please tell me about your interests outside of

work?"

love learning about computers.

"...Sometimes..., I do programmes for friends,

when I have free time."

What do you to relax or to have fun?

"I like listening music, and I enjoy playing

basketball."

Dialogue 4

"What something that you do in your free

time? "*%

" , I love cooking. Ive taken several classes

of cooking. "*%

"...I also like to play tennis. Whenever I can,

play tennis with my friends."

Dialogue 5

"What are of your hobbies or personal

interests?"

"I enjoy reading playing guitar. I also

enjoy surfing the internet and ."

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What do you do to relax to have fun?

"I like listening to music, and enjoy playing

basketball."

"What are some of your personal

outside of work?"

"Well, I really enjoy gardening, it me

relax. I also enjoy learning foreign languages."

"Can tell me about some of your hobbies or

personal ? "*%

"Well, I'm usually very busy taking care of

children and doing housework."

"...But when I do have I like to read

and listen to music."

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Finding Job - your greatest strengths and weaknesses

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What is your greatest strengths?

My greatest is persistence.

"...I work really hard and I don't up

easily."

Can you get me an example?

"Yes. I was a student, I had problem with

physic ."

...I didn't give up though.

...I got it and I studied really hard.

"...Finally..., I pass the with an A.

Do you have any example at ? "*%

"Yes. When I was a manager at total ,

we had a very important quota deadline. "*%

"...I stop working until we met the

quota."

"...I talked the staff and we all worked really

hard to the deadline."

What about your greatest weaknesses?

"My greatest would be that I'm not

trained in accounting, I still learn though."

Dialogue 2

"How would you describe greatest

strengths?"

"I think my greatest strengths is my

. "*%

...you can depend on me to be on .

"...you can depend on me to get my

finished on time. "*%

"...and you can depend on to be

professional. “*%��

And what about your greatest ?"

This could be my experience.

"...'Ive only worked for two years now.

"*%

...I think I need experience.

Dialogue 3

What's your greatest strengths?

I think greatest strengths is my creativity.

"...sometimes my boss ask my advice on

a project because of my ."

Can you give me an example?

"Yes. Once boss was quite upset because we

were filling a quota."

"...he asked my advice, and I told him

advertising ideal. "*%

"...we tried them, and soon our quota

was filled."

"Very good. Now can you please me about

your greatest weaknesses?"

"My greatest weaknesses would be

my educational background."

"...I studied music, but I'm in bussiness

now."

Dialogue 4

"Can you tell me your greatest strengths

is? "*%

"I think it's my thinking and decision

making. "*%

"...There have been many when Ive been

under pressure and I made the decisions."

How about your greatest weaknesses?

"Properly my computer , I know a little bit

but I need to a lot more. “*%��

Dielogue 5"

What's your greatest as a manager?

"'"It's my ability to understand any of

people. "*%

"...I enjoy working with different kinds

people from all kinds of background."

What's about your weaknesses?

Now I think it is about my experience.

"... still young and gain inexperience in

management. “*%��

Time review"

What is your greatest strengths?

My greatest is persistence.

"...I work really hard and I don't up

easily."

And what about your greatest weaknesses?

This be my experience.

"...'Ive only worked full-time for years now.

"*%

...I think I need more experience.

" you tell me what your greatest strengths

is? "*%

" think it's my quick thinking and decision

making. "*%

"... have been many times when Ive been

under pressure I made the right decisions"

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Finding Job - The ideal job

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Dialogue 1

Could you describe your ideal ?

"Yes. My ideal job would be challenging but

Tell me more"

...why challenging?

Well, I'd like to my secretarial skill

...'...I'd like to be interested in work

What kind of hours are you looking for?

looking for full time work

...I can work at

...but I'd like the evening off

Dialogue 2

What your ideal job?

"'"I'd like to be a time computer

programmer"

"...I prefer working with the team I also

enjoy working individually"

What kinds of hours you prefer?

I'm flexible but I prefer to weekend off

"Would you be willing to work one during

the weekend? "*%

Yes, that would be fine

3

Could you describe your ideal job?

What good question!

"...'"...I'd like to work a challenging in the

marketing"

...I would like to work for international

financial company

"...I do enjoy doing some travel meeting

with people"

What kind of hours do you ?

"I like regular day time hours on weekdays

Saturday hour once in a while"

Dialogue 4

What of job is ideal for you?

"My ideal would be working as an office

manager in an school"

"...I would like to work in a place I can use

my French and English skill"

"...I like to work study hours without

having to travel much"

Dialogue 5

What would be your ideal job?

"I would be a PR representative for Major

international "

"...'"...I'd love to travel all around the world and

all kinds of people"

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Finding Job - Introduction

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Dialogue 1
Hello, Mrs Smith
...how are you?
FineThank
Please have a seat
...would you like some coffee tea?
NoThank you.I'm fine
Dialogue 2
Good morning, Ms
...how are you today?
FineThanks .And you?
FineThank you
... follow me
...'well meet in the conference, please
Ok.
3
Are you Mr Thomas?
Yes, I am
Thank for coming
Of course
"Would you like a glass water or a cup of
coffee before we begin?"
.'.I'm fine
Alright. Then please come with me
Sure
4
Hello Mrs Louis?
...could you give me one ?
...'Ill be right with you
Sure
Thank
OkThanks for
...please follow me
Please sit down
...how are you this morning?
I'm doing fine
...thank you
Thanks for patient
...things are quite busy here right now
It's problem
Dialogue 5
Hello
Hello. May I help you?

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Finding Job - Special Skills

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Skill
"Do have any special skills that would help
on this job? "*%
Yes, I'm pretty good with
...I use Microsoft office a lot
"...and I know the trouble are and solve
these problem"
How fast you type?
I can type 60 words a minute
Any other skills that would help you
I speak fluent Mandarin Chinese
..and I can read write it fairly well
Dialogue 2
"Do you have other skills that might help
you in this job? "*%
Yes, I have secretarial experience
"...I can answer phone , use a computer,
type 60 wordsminute and speak French"
... also have good organizational skill
How about doing PR?
Oh, I also have experience with PR
"...when I to an admission in accounting
college, I dealt with public daily"
Dialogue 3
"What skills do you have would help you
with this job? "*%
I have experience
...I can use Microsoft NT, Words and Excel
... speak some Japanese
"...and I'm good at sales and working as
well"
Dialogue 4
What special skills do have for this job?
I have a good skill
"...I worked in the head office administration
for while"
...I have organized the staff and office layout
you have any computer skill?
"'"I'm familiar with office and I work
with Windows NT"
Do you any other languages?
I can speak German and Russian
Dialogue 5
"Do you have any special job that would
help you do your job? "*%
"I many contacts in the communication
sector from my previous "
"...I also have knowledge of Japanese culture
and language."
... used to live in Tokyo
How is your research ?
Pretty good.
"...I did a lot of research when was at the
university"
"...and I also did a of research on the
Internet at my previous job"

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