CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH VOCABULARY IN USE ADVANCED
UNIT 4
Job interviews
A
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Preparing for interviews
When companies
are recruiting1, they often have a set of criteria2
(e.g. three years of experience in the field, or a degree in a relevant area)
which they use to find the most suitable candidates. If you are shortlisted3
for an interview, make sure you do your homework first: find out as
much as you can about the company, its products, markets, competitors, etc. If
you can, ask a friend to do a trial run4 with you. This
will help boost5 your confidence. The interview may
be conducted by a panel [a group of people], probably including your future
line manager6. Don’t forget to make eye contact with
all the interviewers while you are talking. As you arrive for the interview, body
language7 is important. Give a firm handshake and speak
up8. This will help to create a good first impression.
1 hiring (new
staff) 2 requirements you use to make a decision 3
selected from a larger group 4 a practice of something new 5
improve or increase 6 the person who is directly responsible for
your work 7 physical movements which show how you are feeling 8
speak (more) loudly and clearly
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B
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During an interview
These are examples of things that
might be said at a job interview.
1 tell us about in more detail
2 a person who is learning a new job
3 training given to employees to
increase their knowledge or skills
4 within the company
5 people who have just joined (the
company)
6 the person who checks your work
7 start to have
8 find someone to do the job
9 time you need to work in your job
after you have officially told the company you are leaving
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C
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A
job offer
1
very suitable for
2
giving an overview of
3
time off you are paid for, such as holiday or parental leave
4
company structure and who you report to
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EXERCISES
4.1
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Look
at A and fill in the tips for a successful interview.
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4.2
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Choose
the correct word from A and B to complete the sentences.
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4.3
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Rewrite the following sentences using
expressions from A, B and C.
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4.4
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Look
at B and C opposite. There is one mistake in each of these sentences. Correct
the mistakes.
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4.5
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Over
to you
• What do you do before a stressful situation to boost your confidence? • Would you rather have a lot of paid leave or a higher salary? • Do you work better under pressure? Or do you prefer to have more time? • Do you enjoy taking on extra responsibility? Or do you find it stressful? |
ANSWER KEY
4.1
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do … homework
2
trial run
3
first impression
4
body language; boost
5
firm handshake; eye contact
6
criteria
4.2
1
speak up
2 recruiting 3 fill 4 on 5 under pressure 6 professional development
4.3
1
talk us through
2
offer the position; an ideal fit
3
(paid) leave
4
panel
5
shortlisted
4.4
1
2
3
4
5
6
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