Business English: Finding a Job

Job interview Personnel manager: Hi Mark, thanks for coming today. I’m Linda Smith. Nice to meet you. Candidate: Hello, I’m Mark Turner. Nice to meet you, too. Personnel manager: Have you read the information about this job? Candidate: Yes, it sounds very interesting. Personnel manager: What did you study? Candidate: I studied marketing at Sorbonne University. Personnel manager: Great. Can you tell me about your present job? Candidate: Well, I work in sales and I’ve managed teams and projects. I also have a lot of contact with customers. Personnel manager: How long have you been in sales? Candidate: I’ve worked in sales for four years. Personnel manager: What do you do in your free time, Mark? Candidate: I play golf and go swimming. Personnel manager: And finally, why do you want this job? Candidate: I really want to work in marketing. This is a great opportunity for my career and I think I have the right skills for the job. Personnel manager: Thank you Mark. It’s been good talking to you. Thanks for coming to the interview.

1. Tell me about yourself 2. What are your strengths? 3. What are your weaknesses? 4. Why did you leave your last job? 5. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?