A New Job
Intermediate · Job Applications, Interviews, Confidence Building
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, work experience, and skills
Synonyms: CV, curriculum vitae
Sample sentence: She updated her resume before applying.
(noun) – a document listing education, work experience, and skills
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 and your abilities
Synonyms: self-assured, certain, bold
Sample sentence: She gave confident answers during the interview.
(adjective) – feeling sure of yourself and your abilities
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 ad
online
and sent
her resume
right away.
A few days later,
she was called
for an interview.
Lena felt nervous
but excited.
She prepared
by practicing
interview questions
and learning
about the company.
On the interview day,
she wore
professional clothes
and arrived
early.
A week later,
she received
a call.
She got
the job
and felt
very proud.
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. What did she wear to the interview?
6. How did she act during the interview?
7. What happened a week later?
DISCUSSION
1. Have you ever had a job interview? What was it like?
2. How do you usually prepare for an interview?
3. What do you include in a resume?
4. What makes someone confident during an interview?
5. How do you calm your nerves before something important?
6. What kind of job would you like to have? Why?
7. What is your dream position?
8. What questions do you expect in a job interview?
9. What do you wear to a professional interview?
10. How important is first impression in an interview?
11. How do you feel after a successful interview?
12. What skills are important for job seekers today?
13. Experience or education — which is more important?
14. How do you know if a job is right for you?
15. How would you help a friend prepare for an interview?