Story 7

A New Job

Intermediate · Job Searching, Interviews, Confidence

VOCABULARY

1. Interview – (IN-ter-vyoo) /ˈɪn.tə.vjuː/
(noun / verb) – a meeting to check 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 showing 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.

4. Confident – (KON-fi-dent) /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
(adjective) – feeling sure of yourself
Synonyms: self-assured, certain, bold
Sample sentence: She gave confident answers.

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.

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. How did she prepare for the interview?

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 prepare for an interview?

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 interview 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 — which matters more?

14. How do you know a job is right?

15. How would you help a friend prepare?