UNIT 3: Career Background

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This is Kate. She works in a doll factory. For the past months, she has been exceeding her production quota by at least 20%. In two months, she will apply for a managerial position in another company.

Do you think Kate will have a good shot at getting the managerial job? Why do you say so?

A. WARMER


Let’s read the words and definitions.

1. clarification /ˌklær.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (noun) • An explanation or more details to make something clear or easier to understand2. recognition /ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/ (noun) • An act of admiration and respect for your achievements3. satisfying /ˈsæt.ɪs.faɪ.ɪŋ/ (adjective) • Making you feel pleased by providing what you need or want4. frustrate /frʌsˈtreɪt/ (verb) • To make someone feel annoyed or less confident because they cannot achieve what they want

B. VOCABULARY


Let’s read the dialogue. You’ll be the interviewee.

Interviewer: Can you give me a brief description of your previous job?Interviewee: I used to be responsible for taking our customers’ orders

by phone.Interviewer: I see. Please tell me about a recent work achievement of

yours. Interviewee: In this past year, I have been the only person in my

department who has not made an error on the orders. Receiving that recognition was really satisfying. I always listen carefully, ask for clarification and confirm an order to make sure I have everything correct.

Interviewer: You must be an excellent telemarketer. Do you think this achievement has done a great benefit to your company?

Interviewee: Yes, sir. Errors are often costly and frustrate customers, but when customers know they will receive a high-quality product, they tend to be regular customers.

C. DIALOGUE


D. SENTENCE STRUCTURE

… that I left my previous job with good standing. … with my achievements but willing to take new challenges.… double its profit in a span of six months. … be an account executive for an international firm.… gain popularity among its rivals. … work as my mother’s assistant in the dress shop.

1. I used to …2. I am satisfied …3. My achievement has helped the company …

Choose two answers from the box to complete each statement.


Your friend needs advice on how she can prepare for a second interview. Help your friend. Choose the right answers to complete the dialogue.

a. recognition b. satisfying c. I used to…

Interviewer: Can you tell me more about your previous job and what you achieved there?

You: (1)__________ be a salesperson and I was given the Employee of the Month award several times.

Interviewer: How did you feel about that?You: Gaining (2)__________ from my bosses and peers

was very (3)__________. It made me feel like I was doing a good job and it encouraged me to work harder.

E. DIALOGUE PRACTICE


You are talking about your accomplishments during an interview. What would you say to the interviewer?

Interviewer: Please tell me about a recent job/personal achievement of yours.

You: …Interviewer: What advantage do you think this achievement has

or will give you? You: …

F. PRACTICE MORE


Pretend you are A, B, and C. Describe your achievements to the interviewer.

a. A debt collector who implemented a new system that reduced the company’s debtor days

b. A graphic designer who increased the company’s production by suggesting redesigned layouts

c. A fresh graduate who was a part of the rowing team that won several championships

G. CHALLENGE

INTERVIEW TIPS1. Relate your past experience to the required roles to prove that you meet the qualifications. 2. Demonstrate your competency.3. Present your interests and education as strong reasons for choosing a certain career.4. Choose an achievement that is related to the position and is fairly recent.5. Reflect upon achievements that demonstrate the required skill.

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