English At Work

English at Work
Episode 1: The interview Language for interviews

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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? Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job. Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine. Theright things!? Like what? 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. Ohright. Thanks. Perhaps you can come with me? Sorry Anna, you're on your own now – but we'll be listening in. Look! You've just arrived. Good luck! Come in. Hello, I'm Paul, the Manager of Tip TopTrading. And you must be….? It's Anna. Yes, very good. Thanks for coming. Now somewhere in this pile, I've got your CV… Err, is that it there? Oh yes, thanks Hannah. Your qualifications look impressive butwhat sales experience can you bring to our company? I worked in a shop once. Ohhh Anna! Sell yourself. Give a good example! Oh right…mmm….well a good example that comes to mind is when I was involvedwith a campaign to promote and sell a new range of clothes – I loved doing it and it was…

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Denise: Paul:

Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea Paul. Thanks Denise. Now Anna, it looks likeyou've achieved a lot during your time at university. Could you give me an example of good team working during your time there? Sorry! I forgot the sugar. Thank you Denise. Hmm, so you want anexample? I was the treasurer of the debating society at university. That was OK I suppose. Come on Anna. Be more enthusiastic – the debating society is exciting! I mean… I'm particularly proud of how I...