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Making Appointments Looking for a job At school

Job offer

I'm looking for a job.
I'm looking for a summer job.
I've been jobless for three months.
I am calling about the job.
I'm phoning in reply to advertisement.
I'm replying to your advert ...
I found your advert on the Internet.
Is the position still available?
Are you still accepting applicants?
When is the closing date?
Could I have more information regarding the position?
When can you come for an interview?
I'm invited for an interview.

Talking about yourself

What qualifications do you have?
I have graduated from the ...
secondary school.
technical college.
vocational school.
university.
technical university.
I've got a Master's degree.
I have finished a professional photography course.
I have been awarded a Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
I worked as ...
I worked as a waiter for two years.
I worked for this company for three years.
I worked in this position for four years.
I am a licensed lawyer.
I am a licensed nurse.
I have a certificate.
I have experience in office work.
I have extensive experience in the field of ...
I have a driving licence, category B.
I speak English fluently.
Here is my CV.
I could work full-time.
I could work half-time.
I'm free afternoons and at weekends.

Interview Questions

job interview
What are your qualifications?
Do you have any experience?
In what activities do you specialize?
Where have you previously worked?
What jobs have you performed?
What were your responsibilities in your last job?
What are your salary requirements?
Tell me about yourself.
What do you think you are good at?
What is your greatest strength?
What is your greatest weakness?
What languages do you speak?
What are your expectations?
What do you know about our company?
Why do you want this job?
Why do you want to work for us?
Why should we hire you?
Do you have a residence permit?
Do you have a working visa?
When can you start?

You can ask

When could I start?
What are the working conditions?
What exactly would the job involve?
What starting salary can I expect?
What's the (basic) salary?
Are there any bonuses?
Will my salary be paid directly into the bank?
Do I have any insurance?
What are the working hours?
What hours am I expected to work?
How much do you pay an hour?
How many hours a day?
How much holiday do I have?
How much pay leave am I entitled to in a year?
What is the length of notice?
Do you provide language courses?
Do you provide transport to work?
Do I need a work permit?

CV

  • CV
  • to enclose a CV
  • I enclose my CV.
  • personal data
  • name and surname
  • date of birth
  • place of birth
  • address
  • phone number
  • e-mail address
  • marital status
  • single
  • married (man)
  • married (woman)
  • divorced
  • education
  • work experience
  • qualifications
  • language skills
  • computer skills
  • driving licence
  • interests
  • skills
  • possible starting date

Useful vocabulary

  • employment office
  • to register with employment office
  • job centre
  • employment agency
  • job advertisement
  • job application
  • to fill out an application form
  • to apply for a job
  • documents
  • position
  • previous employer
  • references
  • covering letter
  • work permit
  • recruitment
  • to get a job
  • to accept a job
  • work contract
  • employment conditions
  • working hours
  • salary
  • starting salary
  • basic salary
  • hourly rate
  • raise
  • to get a rise
  • probationary period
  • I'm on a three-month trial.
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