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&
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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!
" Listening comprehension question
What was Anna's role in the university debating society?
She was treasurer.
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