Job Interview Workshop Iii

JOB INTERVIEW WORKSHOP
I. Business English | Job Interview
Complete each of the following sentences that are commonly used to answer
questions during a job interview:
● 1. "I've always done my best to show that I appreciate the

___efforts_________ and achievements of every member of my team."
efforts
trials
attempts
2. "I'm quite adept at finding solutions to tricky and __unexpected___

situations."
unexpected
uncalled-for
weird
3. "I have implemented several initiatives to increase ______morale_____

among my co-workers." ( = to make my co-workers feel better, to motivate
them)
morals
morality
morale
4. "I'm good at recognizing priorities, and ___ensuring_____ ( = making

sure) that these are taken care of first."
engaging
ensuring
enabling
5. "When there are competing priorities, I usually make my decision on a

____case by case _______ basis."
problem-by-problem
challenge-by-challenge
case-by-case
6. "I was __fortunate______ ( = lucky) to have worked with such a great

group of people."
fortunate
challenged
surprised
7. "I've been called an amazing problem _____solver___."

solver
solving
solution
8. "I'm very good at _____ multi tasking _____." ( = working on several

things at once)
delegating work
networking
multi-tasking
9. "I've always gotten ___along___ fine ( = had a good relationship) with

my co-workers."
off
along
around
10. "In my last two positions I have proven myself to be

_____efficient____ at resolving any problems that customers might have.
outlandish
efficient
resilient
II. READING COMPREHENSION:
Ms. Ballard: I see on your resume that you worked as a manager at Computer
Country. Could you tell me a little more about your responsibilities there?
Carey Cornwall: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees, I

did all of the ordering for the store, and I kept track of the inventory.
Ms. Ballard: What was the most difficult part of your job?
Carey Cornwall: Probably handling angry customers. We didn't have them very
often, but when we did, I needed to make sure they were well taken care of. After
all, the customer is always right.
Ms. Ballard: That's how we feel here, too. How long did you work there?
Carey Cornwall: I was there for 3 1/2 years. I left the company last month.
Ms. Ballard: And why did you leave?
Casey Cornwall: My husband has been transferred to Emoryville and I

understand your company has an opening there, too.
Ms. Ballard: Yes, that's right, we do. But the position won't start until the middle
of next month. Would that be a problem for you?
Carey Cornwall: No, not at all. My husband's new job doesn't begin for a few
weeks, so we thought we would spend some time driving to Emoryville and stop
to see my parents.
Ms. Ballard: That sounds nice. So tell me, why are you interested in this
particular position?
Carey Cornwall: I know that your company has a great reputation and a
wonderful product. I have thought many times that I would like to be a part of it.
When I heard about the opening in Emoryville, I jumped on the opportunity.
Ms. Ballard: Well, I'm glad you did. Now, please tell me about...
Check Your Understanding
Choose True or False.
1. Carey was a boss at Computer Country.

True
False
2. Carey knew how many computers were in her store.
True
False
3. Carey liked taking care of angry customers.
True
False
4. Carey's husband has a new job in a new city.
True
False
5. Carey would be able to start her new job next week.
True
False
6. Carey would like to work at Ms. Ballard's company.
True
False
7. Ms. Ballard's company isn't liked by many people.
True
False
III. IF YOU WERE IN A JOB INTERVIEW WITH APPLE FOR A JOB POSITION
SUCH AS BUSINESS MANAGER, WHAT WOULD YOU ANSWER:
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

R. I am a very responsible person, I usually arrive punctually at my
place of work, I am kind, tolerant and respectful with my co-workers,
patients and providers.
2. Why do you want this job?

R. Because I know the trajectory of the company, and I know that I have
an appropriate profile for the available opening. I know we can give
each other feedback.
3. Why should we hire you?

R. Because I have corporate values, professional ethics, experience and
most importantly, desire to learn from the activities of the organization.
4. What are your greatest professional strengths?

R. I am a person with the skills to fill this vacancy, I am proactive, I have
the training and experience necessary to meet expectations, teamwork
in a good way.
5. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

R. A little bit my way of saying things. Sometimes I am so punctual that I
do not have the tact to talk about delicate things and I can hurt their
susceptibilities.
6. Where do you see yourself in five years?

R. With a beautiful family, doing my specialization, receiving a
promotion in this company in recognition of my excellent work.
7. What's your dream job?

R. My dream job is one that allows me to do things in the shortest
possible time. That is to say, the Japanese model is totally striking
because people manage their time, but the hours they really dedicate to
their work are totally productive. This allows me to have the time to do
what I like: travel.
8. What's your management style?

R. I like the organization, the order, and be punctual for deliveries. I like
a committed work team and that is why I try to motivate them
constantly. I try to meet their needs as time for a medical appointment,
for the reunion of the school of the children or to pass a flu at home.
9. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?

R. They would say that I am a good employee, responsible,
collaborative, kind, that I like to treat patients very well, dedicated to
my work and a great companion in the work team.
10. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

R. Breathing up to 10. I try not to get carried away by my feelings and
try to order my thoughts before issuing an answer.

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JOB INTERVIEW WORKSHOP

I. Business English | Job Interview

● 1. "I've always done my best to show that I appreciate the

2. "I'm quite adept at finding solutions to tricky and __unexpected___

3. "I have implemented several initiatives to increase ______morale_____

4. "I'm good at recognizing priorities, and ___ensuring_____ ( = making

5. "When there are competing priorities, I usually make my decision on a

6. "I was __fortunate______ ( = lucky) to have worked with such a great

7. "I've been called an amazing problem _____solver___."

8. "I'm very good at _____ multi tasking _____." ( = working on several

9. "I've always gotten ___along___ fine ( = had a good relationship) with

10. "In my last two positions I have proven myself to be

II. READING COMPREHENSION:

Carey Cornwall: Sure. I was responsible for overseeing about 30 employees, I

Ms. Ballard: And why did you leave?

Casey Cornwall: My husband has been transferred to Emoryville and I

Check Your Understanding

Choose True or False.

1. Carey was a boss at Computer Country.

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

2. Why do you want this job?

3. Why should we hire you?

4. What are your greatest professional strengths?

5. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

6. Where do you see yourself in five years?

7. What's your dream job?

8. What's your management style?

9. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?

10. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

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2. "I'm quite adept at finding solutions to tricky and unexpected_

3. "I have implemented several initiatives to increase __morale_

4. "I'm good at recognizing priorities, and _ensuring___ ( = making

6. "I was fortunate____ ( = lucky) to have worked with such a great

7. "I've been called an amazing problem ___solver_."

8. "I'm very good at _ multi tasking _." ( = working on several

9. "I've always gotten _along_ fine ( = had a good relationship) with