7. Look at the following phrases. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the given words.

Apply for a job, go for an interview, do something for living, to be given the sack, get promoted.

1. What’s your job? (do)

What do __________ living?

2. She had to leave her job because she was always arriving late. (given)

She __________ because she was always arriving late for work.

3. Last year she was the assistant manager; now she is the manager. (got)

This year she __________ from assistant manager to manager.

4. Your application should include a copy of your certificates. (job)

If you __________, you should send a copy of your certificates.

5. He’s being interviewed today for a new job. (go)

He __________ an interview today for a new job.

8. Replace the words in italics by the following words.

Graduated, train, management, as, experience, education.

1. At 18, he decided to stay in full-time training and went to Mumbai University.

2. He qualified three years later with a degree in philosophy and politics.

3. He taught for a while, but didn’t like it. He decided to educate as an accountant at evening classes.

4. He qualified for an accountant and joined a big accountancy firm in its London office.

5. When he started, he needed to develop other skills, which would come through experiments.

6. He received manager’s training to help him develop these skills.

9. Complete these extracts from job advertisements using the words below.

Motivated, driven; numerate; computer-literate, proactive, self-starter, team-player; talented, motivated; organized, methodical, systematic.

10. Work in pairs. Tell your partner about your strengths.

I am	I	A am good at
responsible a fast learner healthy punctual organized hardworking flexible pleasant honest bilingual	like to work with people communicate well follow instructions get along with co-workers like to work with numbers	sewing math working with my hands numbers cooking

Note: The question about your weaknesses is a difficult question. You need to mention a weakness that is actually a strength. Make sure that you always mention how you try to improve the weakness.

Example: I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I began setting time-limits for myself, if I noticed this happening.

11. You are applying for the job you want. Write your answers to the following questions. Give as much information as you can.

1. Tell me about your education. Which part of the course did you enjoy most? Why did you like that subject?

2. Can you tell me about our previous job? What exactly did you do? What did you learn from your job? Why did you stay so long / so little in that company? Why did you leave?

3. Tell me something about yourself. What do you do in your free time? What are your strong points? What are your weak points? Can you work under pressure?

4. What are your career objectives? Where do you see yourself three years from now?