A JOB INTERVIEW – A PART-TIME JOB

Man: Hello, Maureen, nice to meet you.
Woman: Hello Mr. Radfield, nice to meet you.
Man: So you’re interested in working as a waitress. Why should I hire you?
Woman: I had a summer job as a waitress the past two years in our local café and I believe I did well. I put the owner, Mrs Fox down in the references section on my CV.
Man: How many hours would you like to work?
Woman: The position you advertised is an evening part-time job. I would be happy to work Monday to Friday.
Man: Restaurants are at their busiest Friday and Saturday nights. Could you do Saturdays?
Woman: I’m sure I can manage Saturdays during the summer but I’ll be at college starting from September. Is there any chance of swapping two workdays for Saturday? I’m sure you’ll understand that I also need to do some coursework and that would be impossible if I have to work 6 evenings out of 7.
Man: I’ll have to think this over. Now tell me about a major problem you recently handled.
Woman: Last year we had a difficult client who sent back a perfectly good pizza for some reason. I offered him a tea and a biscuit on the house while he was waiting for the new pizza. Luckily, that calmed him down, as I hoped.
Man: Did you ask the manager if you were allowed to offer anything on the house?
Woman: There was no time, he was just about to start shouting. But it turned out to be the right decision.

So you’re interested in working as a waitress. – Szóval pincérnőként szeretne dolgozni.
Why should I hire you? – Miért kellene felvennem (pont Önt)?
I put the owner, Mrs Fox down in the references section on my CV. – Az önéletrajzomban a referenciák közé beírtam a tulajdonost, Mrs. Foxot.
The position you advertised is an evening part-time job. – A meghirdetett állás egy esti részmunkaidős állás.
I’ll have to think this over.  – Ezt még át kell gondolnom.
Now tell me about a major problem you recently handled. – Most pedig meséljen egy nagyobb problémáról, amit nemrégiben kellett megoldania.

A JOB INTERVIEW – A FULL-TIME JOB

Woman: Hello Jim, I’m glad you could come at such short notice.
Man: Hello Ms Diaz. Luckily, I was in town today – sorry I’m not dressed appropriately, I wasn’t expecting an interview. I’m completely aware of office dress codes.
Woman: No problem, I understand. After your internship last summer we were really glad to receive your application.
Man: I really enjoyed working here last year and now I have my degree I’m looking for a proper job.
Woman: Based on your previous experience we can offer you a full-time position starting the first of next month.
Man: I had a taste of how this company works last year. What are the responsibilities of this position?
Woman: For the month of August you’d be doing the same job as last year. You can take over during the month of September from Claire, the Finance Department secretary. You do remember her, don’t you? She’s going on maternity leave.
Man: Is overtime expected?
Woman: Not at all, except during the yearly budget review.
Man: I am definitely interested. Can I have some more details, please?

I’m glad you could come at such short notice. – Örülök, hogy ilyen rövid időn belül el tudott jönni.
I’m completely aware of office dress codes. – Teljesen tisztában vagyok az irodai öltözködési szabályokkal.
After your internship last summer we were really glad to receive your application. – A tavaly nyári szakmai gyakorlata után nagyon örültünk a jelentkezésének.
I really enjoyed working here last year and now I have my degree I’m looking for a proper job.  – Tavaly nagyon szerettem itt dolgozni, és most, hogy megvan a diplomám, keresek egy rendes állást.
Based on your previous experience we can offer you a full-time position starting the first of next month. – Az eddigi tapasztalatai alapján teljes munkaidős állást tudunk felajánlani Önnek a jövő hónap első napjától.
What are the responsibilities of this position? – Milyen feladatok vannak ebben a pozícióban?
Is overtime expected? – Várható túlóra?
Not at all, except during the yearly budget review. – Egyáltalán nem, kivéve az éves költségvetés felülvizsgálata során.

It’s not necessarily your fault, various circumstances can lead to it. In this Covid-stricken world, these are usually economic circumstances. If you work in tourism, or in the entertainment or hospitality industry you probably go through difficult times and have to reconsider your options. We don’t know when or if things get back to near normal. Until then people have to survive somehow in the economic sense of the word, too. If you find yourself without income or with just a fraction of your previous income to live on it may be sensible to try to find a different job option for the time being. It’s not a tragedy if it’s not something you’ve trained for and have done all your life. Unusual times call for unusual methods and sometimes it can be beneficial to try something new even if you hadn’t planned on a change.

The first step to find a new job is usually sending in your CV and then comes a job interview. Under normal circumstances, it’s a face-to-face interview but currently, most of the job interviews take place online on zoom or other similar platforms. To make a good impression on your potential employer you have to be prepared. Research the field and the company and know exactly why you would like to work for them. It’s worth investing time into clarifying your best selling points and merits, and stating what makes you the best candidate for the job. Be as enthusiastic as you possibly can. The interviewer should see that you’re really interested in the job. There are always more candidates for positions than there are openings, so interviewers look for ways to screen people out. Put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself why they might not want to hire you. Then prepare your defence and try to prove to them that you’re indeed the best possible candidate.

Prepare for common interview questions so that you won’t be easily surprised. Think about what kind of questions you’re most likely to encounter, then prepare your answers so you won’t have to fumble for them during the actual interview. Go to the interview with a few intelligent questions to demonstrate for the interviewer your knowledge of the company as well as your serious intent. Interviewers always ask if you have any questions, and you should have one or two ready. If you say, “No, not really,” the interviewer may conclude that you’re not all that interested in the job or the company.

Try to speak confidently and convincingly and make eye contact. Rehearse it before the interview to see how you’ll manage. Record your performance and then play it back to see where you need to improve.

A job interview is a communication process in which both parties have their say. Don’t make the mistake of just sitting there waiting for the interviewer to ask you the questions. Be polite but assertive. It’s your responsibility to make sure the interviewer gets to know about you as much as he or she possibly can.

As for what to wear, most job interviews call for professional, or business attire. For men, this is a suit jacket and trousers with a shirt and tie. For women, a blouse and dress pants or a skirt or a modest dress is appropriate. What you should not wear to a job interview is casual clothing, sandals or flip-flops, poorly fitting clothes, flashy clothes or jewellery, stained or wrinkled clothing, too much makeup and heavy perfume or cologne.

Try to close your interview on a positive note and smile. Even if you feel that your interview didn’t go so well, don’t give up and don’t let it show on you. Finding a job may not be easy but practice makes perfect. The next job interview – if needed – will definitely be a better and a more rewarding experience.

Buckingham Palace is hiring for a new household assistant to be based in London.

According to the job description, which appears on the British monarchy’s official website, the role is a domestic position and the successful candidate will be "specifically responsible for the care of guests and maintaining the cleanliness, presentation, and general upkeep of all accommodation."

Duties include "the cleaning and presentation of accommodation; the care of antiques and specialist cleaning, personally caring for guests and front-of-house duties at receptions and other events. Internally the post holder will have contact with Members of the Royal Family, guests and all levels of Royal Household staff," reads the advertisement. "Externally, the post-holder will have contact with members of the public.”

Food and accommodation is included in the 40-hour-a-week post and the salary is listed as £14,400 per annum. While the job is primarily based in Buckingham Palace, the new employee will be required to travel the other royal residences and "must be willing to work away from London for approximately 3 months of the year."

source: HELLO

to hire – munkára felvenni valakit, alkalmazni
household assistant – háztartási asszisztens
according to – valami szerint
job description – állás leírása
to appear – megjelenni
domestic position – háztartási pozíció
successful – sikeres
candidate – jelölt
specifically – különösen
to be responsible for – felelősnek lenni valamiért
care – gondozás, gondoskodás
maintaining – fenntartás, megtartás
cleanliness – tisztaság
upkeep – üzemben tartás, karbantartás
duty – feladat
event – esemény
internally – belül (házon belül)
post holder – az állás betöltője
staff – személyzet
advertisement – hirdetés
externally – kívül (házon kívül)
per annum – évente
employee – alkalmazott
to be required to – valakinek szükséges lesz valamit csinálnia
to be willing to – hajlandónak lenni valamit csinálni

If you are not satisfied with your situation at your workplace you should quit a find something that is more suitable for you.

What are the reasons someone wants a change in his or her career?

–          you want to work for a biggerfirm
–          your department is not well established
–          it is far away from your home
–          your company is losing customers/money
–          rumoursof possible closure/bankruptcy/redundancy
–          bad relationship with your boss/colleagues
–          you don’t enjoy it any more
–          high stress level that is affecting your physical and mental health
–          you are unchallenged and need more responsibility
–          you want to earn more

Whether you’re looking for your very first job, switching careers or re-entering the job market, finding a job is not an easy task. How to get prepared for a job interview?

Revise your resume/CV:  before you start job hunting, make sure that your resume is as complete and as up-to-date as possible.

Get prepared for an introduction:When at an interview, the interviewer wants you to get relaxed, and speak about your accomplishments, why you want to work there and what your future goals are. The key is to keep it short – between 30 seconds and 2 minutes. Memorize it, but don’t sound like a robot!

Make a list of work-related skills you’d like to learn:Your employer is interested in hearing about how you want to become a better employee.

Be computer literate:Most jobs require people who are computer literate and know how to operate different equipment, like fax machines, scanners, photocopiers.

Be communicative:Employers prefer to hire people who are able to express their thoughts efficiently both verbally and in written communication.

Research the company:Become familiar with the history of the company. When applying for a job, you should learn as much as you can about the company you want to work at.

suitable – megfelelő, testhezálló
reason – oka valaminek
firm – vállalat, cég
department – részleg, osztály
established – megalapozott
customer – kliens, vásárló, ügyfél
rumour – pletyka, szóbeszéd
possible – lehetséges
closure – bezárás
bankruptcy – csőd
redundancy – leépítés
relationship – kapcsolat
to affect – hatással lenni valamire
mental health – szellemi egészség
to be unchallenged – nincsenek kihívások számára
to get prepared for – valamire felkészülni
up-to-date – naprakész
accomplishment – eredmény
to memorize – memorizál
computer literate – ért a számítástechikához
to operate – kezelni, használni, működtetni
equipment – felszerelés, berendezés
to express – kifejezni
thought – gondolat
efficiently – hatékonyan
both … and … – mind … mind …
verbally – szóban
written communication – írásos kommunikáció
to be familiar with – otthonosnak lenni valamiben
to apply for a job – jelentkezni egy állásra

Prepare an Answer for Each Job Interview Question

Interviews are always stressful – even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the “standard” interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also take time to research the company so you’ll be ready with a knowledgeable answer for each interview question.

Job Interview Questions: Work History

• Name of company, position title and description, dates of employment.
• What were your expectations for the job and to what extent were they met?
• What were your starting and final levels of compensation?
• What were your responsibilities?
• What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?
• Which was most / least rewarding?
• What was the biggest accomplishment / failure in this position?
• What was it like working for your supervisor? What were his strengths and shortcomings?
• Why are you leaving your job?
• Why were you fired?

Job Interview Questions About You

• Describe a typical work week.
• How many hours do you normally work?
• How would you describe the pace at which you work?
• How do you handle stress and pressure?
• What motivates you?
• What are your salary expectations?
• What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
• If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?
• Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
• Give some examples of team work.
• What type of work environment do you prefer?
• Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it.
• How do you evaluate success?