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.

The Robinsons live in Brighton, a town on the British coast. They own a small hotel. The hotel is new but already very popular among the guests who come from other parts of Britain or from abroad. Now, the Robinsons need a housekeeper to help them. Mr Robinson has an interview with an applicant for the job at the moment.

Mr Robinson: So, Miss Smith, can I ask you a few questions?
Miss Smith: Certainly.
Mr Robinson: Well Miss Smith, as you know, we are very busy at this time of the year. Can you work 6 days a week?
Miss Smith: Yes. I’m single, I have no family, so I can work 6 days a week.
Mr Robinson: That’s great!
Miss Smith: I can do the cleaning; I can do the washing and the ironing.
Mr Robinson: … and can you use the washing machine and the dishwasher?
Miss Smith: Of course! I can use any kind of electrical appliances.
Mr Robinson: Perfect! And Miss Smith, can you cook as well?
Miss Smith: To tell the truth, I can do any kind of housework but unfortunately I can’t cook.
Mr Robinson: OK, it doesn’t really matter. I’m just curious. And Miss Smith, we have two dogs. Can you take the dogs for a walk in the mornings?
Miss Smith: That’s not a problem, I like animals. I have two cats at home.
Mr Robinson: Thank you Miss Smith. I think you are the person we need. I have a final question. Can you start tomorrow?
Miss Smith: I’m very sorry, but I can’t start tomorrow, but I can start on Monday. Is that all right for you?
Mr Robinson: Oh, absolutely. It is not a problem if you can’t start tomorrow. You can start on Monday.
Miss Smith: Thank You Mrs Robinson.
Mr Robinson:Thank You Miss Smith. See you on Monday at 7.00 am!

Name the housework in the picture! 

a) to do the washing
b) to hoover the carpets
c) to do the washing up/to do the dishes
d) to do the cleaning
e) to do the ironing
f) to do the gardening
g) to mop the floor
h) to water the plants
i) to sweep the floor
j) to mow the grass

1)	2)
3)	4)
5)	6)
7)	8)
9)	10)

answers: 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-e, 5-j, 6-f, 7-i, 8-a, 9-h, 10-g

Knowing what to wear on a job interview is half the battle of the interview itself. The old adage could never be so true, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”

When you’re going on a job interview, your appearance is extremely important. Whether or not you look professional or sloppy could decide whether you get hired.

When first deciding what to wear on a job interview, you should first take into consideration the culture of the company you are interviewing with, and dress accordingly. Are you interviewing with a company where the employees wear suits everyday or do they wear t-shirts and jeans?

A suit is not always the best choice for what to wear on a job interview. If you show up wearing a suit and tie and all the employees are wearing shorts and flip-flops, you will look out of place, feel uncomfortable and give off the wrong energy. The same is true of the opposite. If you show up wearing shorts and flip-flops to a company that wears professional attire, you will be just confirming that you don’t fit into the company.

If you want to get the job, your choice of what to wear on a job interview should match or be slightly dressier than the normal work attire of the company. For example, if the normal work attire of the company is business casual, it’s OK to wear a suit to impress. If the normal work attire is casual, it’s OK to wear a business casual outfit to impress as well. Appropriateness is the most important factor on what to wear on a job interview.

After you decide whether a professional, business casual, or casual outfit is the most appropriate for your interview, here are some guidelines you will want to stay within when deciding what to wear on a job interview. The key is to wear clothing that you feel comfortable and look great in, while at the same time matching the corresponding dress code of the company. That way you’ll give off great energy and your true personality shine through.

–  Make sure that your clothes are neatly ironed. Nothing gives away the lack of attention to detail more than wrinkled clothing.

–  Make sure your clothing fits properly.

–  Don’t wear flashy jewelry. You’ll want the interviewer to pay attention to you, not your bling.

–  Dress according to the season. Don’t wear perfume or aftershave. You never know if your interviewer is allergic and this isn’t a good way to find out.

–  Make sure you have a nice, clean haircut that makes you look well groomed.

–  For women, don’t wear anything that is too revealing. It’s best to keep your body parts inside your clothing and not be too exposed

–  Avoid articles of clothing with loud, busy prints. It’s best to wear solid colors that flatter your skin tone.

–  For women, make sure you wear appropriate lingerie and/or pantyhose underneath your clothing. This will give you smooth lines and assure you don’t have visible panty lines on your backside.

–  For women, don’t overdo your makeup. Wear natural colors and avoid heavy eyeshadow, eyeliner and bright colored lipstick.

So, congratulations on getting the interview! Now you know exactly what to wear to the interview so you can get the job.

adage – szólás
sloppy – hanyag, rendetlen
to get hired – felvételt nyerni valahova
to take into consideration – számításba venni
to interview with a company – egy cégnél interjúzni
accordingly – valaminek megfelelően
employee – alkalmazott
suit – öltöny
tie – nyakkendő
professional attire – hivatalos öltözék
to confirm – megerősíteni
slightly – kissé
dressier – elegánsabb
business casual – hivatali lezser
appropriateness – alkalmasság
factor – tényező
to give off great energy – nagyszerű energiát sugározni
to shine – ragyogni
to iron – vasalni
wrinkled – gyűrött
It fits. – Jól áll, megfelelő méret.
flashy – feltűnő
bling – csillogó bizsu, ékszer
well groomed – jól ápolt
revealing – sokat mutató, kihívó
to expose – kitenni
to avoid – elkerülni
loud, busy print – vad, feltűnő minta
to flatter – hízelegni, előnyös színben feltünteni
lingerie – fehérnemű
pantyhose – harisnya
panty lines – bugyivonal
to overdo – túlzásba vinni

Match the words and the definitions. 

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answer key:

1-b, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-c

Listen to advice on how to prepare for a job interview. Write short notes (1-5 words). An example is done for you. At the end of the recording you will have two minutes to read through and check your answers. You will hear the information twice. You have one minute to look at the notes below.

Example: These are interview tips on how to prepare in advance

Your clothes are very important so 1) ……………….. and try them on

The first simple step is a smile and a firm handshake to increase 2) ………………..

The interviewer can ask questions based on 3) ……………….. and will ask you to 4) ………………..

You can be asked questions about jobs you 5) ………………..

Find out what 6) ……………….. and practice your answers.

Never 7) ……………….. or you will not sound natural.

You should ask questions during the interview to 8) ……………….. 

Text:

Job interviews

Now that you have an interview, there are certain things you will want to do in advance to prepare for it. Remember, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, so you’ll want to do your best on preparing for your interview in advance.

What you wear on your interview is an absolutely crucial part of how to prepare for a job interview. After you choose your outfit, make sure it is cleaned and pressed and you have the appropriate accessories and shoes to go with it. It doesn’t hurt to try the outfit on ahead of time, just to make sure everything fits and you look great.

Now that you have this crucial step out of the way, you can concentrate on the rest. You should always greet your interview with friendly smile and firm handshake. If you do this right, you will set off the right energy and the chances of the interview going well will increase. This is a small and simple step that you should always to do to prepare for your interview.

Make sure you know everything you put on your résumé. Any work experience or skills you have listed on your résumé are fair game to talk about during the interview. Your résumé is all the interviewer has to go by in order to get to know you. They may pick things out from it and ask you to elaborate. Even though you may have a previous job listed that was many years ago, the interviewer may ask you to explain what you did at that job and you are responsible for providing an answer. This is one step you absolutely won’t want to skip on how to prepare for a job interview.

Practice your answers to the most common interview questions. If you don’t know what these are, do your research. You’ll want to have your answers ready and practice them. You should always be able to answer “Tell me about yourself” and “Why do you think you would be great for this job?” The employer doesn’t know, so it’s up to you to sell it. Don’t completely memorize your answers so they come out rehearsed, but have a clear idea of what you are going to say.

Research the company and the job position you are applying for and write down any questions you may have so you can ask during the interview. If there are any requirements of the job that you are unsure of, you should definitely ask during the interview. It always looks nice when you go into an interview with intelligent questions. It shows you put effort in preparing for the interview.

source: Undercover Recruiter

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megoldások: 

1-have them cleaned/make sure they are clean 2- your chances at the interview 3-your résumé/CV 4-elaborate/give details on some points 5-had a long time ago 6-the most common questions are 7-memorize your answers/learn your answers by heart 8-show your interest/you prepared

Sometimes the questions that tell you the most about a candidate are the ones that are only loosely related, or not related at all, to the job advertized. Just like the following eight.

1. What is your favorite restaurant?

What does my favorite food have to do with the job? Quite a lot, actually. Food is a very important part of our culture. In addition to having the required expertise and experience, it is also important for the candidate to be able to build good personal relationships with his or her colleagues. Companies tend to hire people who perfectly fit within the local culture.

2. What is your spirit animal?

Some believe the perfect answer to this question is “duck”, because ducks are calm on the surface and hustling like crazy getting things done under the surface. You always want to find a spirit animal, whether a bear, a kitten, or a unicorn, that embodies the most important character traits the job in question requires.

3. Tell me about your story.

At first, this question may sound intimidating, but it is only about showcasing his or her aptitude for the job. It is an invitation to play along and on accepting it the candidate can demonstrate if he or she can come to the right answer by exhibiting creativity, determination, imagination, and other valuable personality traits. The ideal candidate will also slip in colorful details about himself or herself that didn’t appear on the resume or cover letter.

4. Tell me a joke.

Many companies believe that it is a basic requirement to have a sense of humor, and the type of joke the candidate can tell reveals a lot of him or her. This method helps break the ice and the candidate can show off his or her real personality.

5. What would you do if you woke up and found an elephant in your garden?

The answer tells a lot about the candidate’s creativity. There are an endless number of answers, it really depends on the candidate’s imagination how skillfully he or she can entice the elephant to leave the garden.

6. Have you ever played a sport? If so, what position?

Companies are not looking for people who want to be goalies. They want people who chase the ball and do their best to get it. Plus, competitive sports players generally have an excellent attitude for work, which is a must for any positions, especially if it is about a startup.

7. If you were to start your own business what type of company would it be and why?

Don’t ever say that you would found a company just like the one you are applying to. This would tell them that you are giving an answer they probably want to hear. Instead, a thought-through and detailed answer is needed. One time a candidate answered that he wanted to open a bar with cats, because those furry pets help people interact. This has proven to be a creative and unique answer that helped the candidate stand out from the rest.

8. I’m sorry, but I don’t think this job is for you.

This is not a question either, but suitable for making the candidate show his or her hand. A company can only succeed if hiring the best people. This is why companies tell applicants that they didn’t get the job, even when they might think they are a perfect fit. Mediocre applicants usually give up at that point, but the best ones will do their best to prove that the job is for them.

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Fresh out of school or college and in need of a job? We are all aware of the fact that not many jobs are advertised with complete beginners in mind. Nevertheless, one has to try one’s best to land a job and preferably one that, if not exactly your dream job, is at least decent. Here are a few tips to get started and make a good impression at your interview.

Writing your first CV

Employment history is obviously the section that can give a headache to school leavers. If you have no work experience at all, you can substitute this section for ’Personal Successes’ and describe your achievements and the skills required, for example voluntary work or sporting achievements, which show that you are capable of working hard. Taking a summer job as a student even if you don’t need the money will give you not only valuable insight into how workplaces are organised, but also something relevant to put on your CV.

If you manage to land an internship during the summer, consider yourself lucky, although sacrificing your last carefree summer might seem quite frustrating. However, an internship in the line of work you’re interested in has two things to offer: relevant work experience, on the one hand, and the opportunity to make contacts and find out about openings, on the other. Companies are more likely to hire someone after a successful internship than take a risk with a completely inexperienced person.

Make a good impression

Job interviews are often a negative experience for teens and young people due to nerves or mistakes. The good news is that interview skills can be learned and it’s worth practicing your answers to common interview questions in advance. Don’t forget that punctuality is very important when arriving and dressing up for an interview is expected. Naturally, you only need to wear a full suit if you apply for an office job, but it’s better not to show up in jeans and a T-shirt even for a summer camp job. It is also a good idea to ask a few job-related questions to show the interviewer that you’re interested in the position and the company.

Common interview questions

Tell me a little about yourself.

Be brief and focus on your skills, abilities and interests. This is definitely not the time to talk about your childhood, football trophies or the music you like. The interviewer is interested in what your plans are for the present and the future.

Why do you want to work for us?

This is your opportunity to talk about why you chose to apply for the job, why you think you’d fit in well and what you can offer to the company. And make sure you don’t say “because of the money.”

What extracurricular activities did you participate in?

This is the chance to show your personality, naturally, in a positive light. Therefore, pick extracurriculars that reflect your best traits and your interests.

Why should I hire you?

Don’t try to seem more experienced than you really are – making up things will just lead to trouble.

How has school prepared you for working at our company?

Talk about relevant classes, like IT, and courses that required you to do project work, do research and learn time management.

What are your salary expectations?

If you lack experience, it’s not easy to answer this question. Often employers offer only minimum wages to people fresh out of school, therefore it’s a good idea to ask around to find out how much people doing similar work actually earn.

Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor or teacher?

Here you’re not expected to go on a rant about a weird or annoying supervisor or teacher. Focus on differences in personality or working styles and how you can overcome these. Come up with an example of how you learned something from an unpleasant situation and how this experience helped you become more aware of the necessity of team work, for example.

Tell me about a major problem you recently handled.

Employers want to get a sense of your problem solving skills, so give an example of a problem, including information on how you resolved it. This could be, for example, a problem you encountered in working on a group project.

in need of – valamire szüksége van
nevertheless – ennek ellenére
to land a job – állást kapni
decent – rendes, megfelelő
employment history – előző munkahelyek
to give a headache to – fejfájást okoz valakinek
work experience – munkatapasztalat
to substitute – helyettesíteni
voluntary – önkéntes
to be capable of – képes valamire
insight into – rálátás
relevant – releváns, tárgyhoz tartozó
internship – szakmai gyakorlat
opening – üresedés
to hire – felvenni, alkalmazni
to take a risk – kockázatot vállalni
due to – valami következtében
it’s worth – megéri
in advance – előre
punctuality – pontosság
brief – rövid
to apply for – jelentkezni valamire
to fit in – belilleszkedni
extracurricular activities – iskolán kívüli elfoglaltság
therefore – emiatt, ebből következőleg
to make something up – kitalálni valamit (ami nem igaz)
time management – időbeosztás
salary expectations – kereseti elvárás
lack – hiány
minimum wages – minimálbér
to ask around – kérdezősködni, körbeérdeklődni
similar – hasonló
supervisor – munkafelügyelő
to go on a rant – dühöngeni
personality – személyiség
to overcome – legyőzni
unpleasant situation – kellemetlen helyzet
problem solving skills – problémamegoldó képesség
to encounter – találkozni

A JOB INTERVIEW – A PART-TIME JOB (a hanganyagot a cikk tetején találod)

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.

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?

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Do you have what it takes to handle the World’s Toughest Job? It requires more than 135 hours per week, constant mobility, keen coordination and adept communication. There are no breaks, no holidays off, and there is no pay.

Mullen, an advertising agency in Boston, posted a fake "Director of Operations" job listing online and in newspapers. The ad got 2.7 million impressions from paid ad placement, but only 24 people responded, according to Ad Week. Each of those people then sat down to interview for the job and all were shocked at what was required of them: no sitting, no vacations, no guaranteed sleep and zero money.

"Is that even legal?" one applicant asked. "Nobody is going to do that for free!" another responded.

But billions of people do all this each and every day. When the applicants found out just who holds the title of "World’s Toughest Job," some were brought to tears.

The stunt might’ve been an ad for online greeting card seller Cardstore, but it sure puts things into perspective.

source:Huffington Post

to handle – kezelni, foglalkozni
tough – kemény, nehéz
to require – igényelni, megkövetelni
constant – állandó
mobility – mobilitás
adept communication – hozzáértő/szakértő kommunikáció
fake – hamis, ál-
job listing – álláshirdetés
to respond – válaszolni
according to – … szerint
applicant – jelentkező
to be brought to tears – valakinek könnybe lábad a szeme
stunt – meglepő/ figyelemfelkeltő mutatvány

Rakesh Mahanti, from Jharsugudha in India, had an interview on Skype for a Network Engineer role in Oman – and the language barrier is evident. Both Rakesh and his female interviewer speak in English throughout the video, during which Rakesh addresses her as ‘Sir’.

Despite professing to be ‘technology mad’, Rakesh admits that this was his first time on what he calls ‘Spyke’. As if to further cement his status as a technology expert, he tells his interviewer: ‘I am putting my screwdriver everywhere and seeing what is happening.’ And as for his career ambitions, he says: ‘Sir, I will have a fruity career in your steamy company. I will perform and reach the climax position.’ But Rakesh also has a pretty impressive work-life balance, telling his prospective employer: ‘In my spare time, I chat to girls on Facebook and collect (Indian sweet) pan masala wrappers.’

Many of those who have seen the video, which dates back to 2012, say it could be fake, but either way, it serves a pretty comprehensive guide to what not to do in a job interview.

source: www.metro.co.uk

Network Engineer – hálózat-szerelő
language barrier – nyelvi akadály
evident – nyilvánvaló
to address somebody – valakit valahogy szólítani
despite – valami ellenére
to admit – beismerni
to cement – megszilárdítani
expert – szakértő
screwdriver – csavarhúzó
fruity career – gyümölcsös karrier (fruitful – gyümölcsöző)
steamy company – gőzös vállalat (esteemed – nagyra becsült, tisztelt)
climax position – csúcspont pozíció
work-life balance – munka és magánélet egyensúlya
prospective – leendő
wrapper – csomagolás
fake – hamisítvány
comprehensive guide to – átfogó útmutató valamihez 

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az audiókat itt hallgathatod meg:
INTERVIEW
FIRST DAYS AT WORK

House Owner: Good morning! Thank you for coming today. Have you applied for the housekeeper position?
Lady: Good morning, Sir. Yes, I saw the vacancy advertised in the paper.
House Owner:Well, we are looking for a housekeeper to work 6 days a week with Sundays off. The job includes doing some cleaning around the house as well as some washing, ironing and preparing meals.
Lady:That sounds great. Is this a live in position?
House Owner:Yes, we will provide you with a room and also your meals. The day starts at 8am with an hour lunch break and the working day ends at 5pm. Do you have any references?
Lady:Yes, here they are. I have a reference from my last employer and also a reference from the college where I got my certificate.
House Owner:They look good, when can you start?
Lady:I can start straight away!

First Day at Work

Maid: Good morning, Sir
House owner: Good morning Miss Carpenter.
Maid: Can you show me where you keep the cleaning supplies I’ll need, please?
House owner: Yes, of course. We keep the cleaning equipment in the laundry room, next to the kitchen. You will find cloths and dusters and the vacuum cleaner in there.
Maid: Where do I take the rubbish?
House owner: You empty the rubbish into the bin over there. It is emptied once a week.
Maid: And the linen?
House owner: The linen for making up the beds is kept in the cupboard at the top of the stairs. The sheets and bed covers should be changed once a week.
Maid: Thank you, Sir.
House owner: If you have any more questions, do not hesitate to ask me!

USEFUL PHRASES 

Have you applied for the housekeeper position? – Ön jelentkezett a bejárónői állásra?
I saw the vacancy advertised in the paper.  – Az újságban láttam a meghirdetett állást.
Is this a live in position? – Ez egy bentlakásos állás?
We will provide you with a room and also you meals.  – Szobát és étkezést biztosítunk Önnek.
Do you have any references? – Vannak referenciái?
I can start straight away! – Azonnal tudok kezdeni.
Can you show me where you keep the cleaning supplies I’ll need, please? – Meg tudná kérem mutatni, hogy hol tartják a takarító felszereléseket?
Where do I take the rubbish? – Hova viszem ki a szemetet?
It is emptied once a week.  – Hetente egyszer ürítik ki.
Bed covers should be changed once a week.  – Az ágytakarókat heti egyszer kell kicserélni.
If you have any more questions, do not hesitate to ask me!  – Ha lenne még kérdése, ne habozzon feltenni őket nekem!

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?