A New Job
Intermediate · Job Searching, Interviews, Confidence
VOCABULARY
1. Interview – (IN-ter-vyoo) /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
(noun / verb) – a meeting to see if someone is suitable for a job
Synonyms: meeting, discussion, evaluation
Sample sentence: He had a job interview at 9 AM.
(noun / verb) – a meeting to see if someone is suitable for a job
Synonyms: meeting, discussion, evaluation
Sample sentence: He had a job interview at 9 AM.
2. Resume – (REZ-oo-may) /ˈrez.juː.meɪ/
(noun) – a document listing education and work experience
Synonyms: CV, curriculum vitae
Sample sentence: She updated her resume before applying.
(noun) – a document listing education and work experience
Synonyms: CV, curriculum vitae
Sample sentence: She updated her resume before applying.
3. Nervous – (NUR-vus) /ˈnɜː.vəs/
(adjective) – feeling worried or anxious
Synonyms: anxious, uneasy, tense
Sample sentence: I felt nervous before the interview.
(adjective) – feeling worried or anxious
Synonyms: anxious, uneasy, tense
Sample sentence: I felt nervous before the interview.
4. Confident – (KON-fi-dent) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
(adjective) – feeling sure of yourself
Synonyms: self-assured, certain, bold
Sample sentence: She gave confident answers during the interview.
(adjective) – feeling sure of yourself
Synonyms: self-assured, certain, bold
Sample sentence: She gave confident answers during the interview.
5. Position – (puh-ZIH-shun) /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
(noun) – a job or role in a company
Synonyms: job, role, post
Sample sentence: He applied for a position at a marketing company.
(noun) – a job or role in a company
Synonyms: job, role, post
Sample sentence: He applied for a position at a marketing company.
STORY
A New Job
Lena was looking
for a new position
because she wanted
to grow
in her career.
She found
a job advertisement
online
and sent
her resume
right away.
A few days later,
she was invited
for an interview.
Lena felt nervous
but excited.
She prepared
by practicing
interview questions
and learning
about the company.
During the interview,
she stayed confident
and answered
clearly.
A week later,
she received
a call
and learned
that she got
the job.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
1. Why was Lena looking for a new position?
2. What did she send after seeing the job ad?
3. How did she feel before the interview?
4. What did she do to prepare?
5. How did she act during the interview?
6. What happened a week later?
DISCUSSION
1. Have you ever had a job interview?
2. How do you usually prepare for interviews?
3. What do you include in a resume?
4. What makes someone confident?
5. How do you calm your nerves?
6. What kind of job would you like?
7. What is your dream position?
8. What questions do you expect?
9. What do you wear to interviews?
10. How important is first impression?
11. How do you feel after success?
12. What skills matter today?
13. Experience or education?
14. How do you know a job is right?
15. How would you help a friend prepare?