Вы когда-нибудь ходили на собеседовании? Вероятно, да. Во всяком случае, сегодня вам предстоит побывать на одном. Также вы узнаете, как понять что к вам пришел проверяющий, и как вам скажут о том, что вы уволены.
Useful words:
bossy – властный (любитель командовать)
a chief – начальник
a colleague – коллега
to complain – жаловаться
to depend on – зависеть от
to deserve – заслуживать
to earn – зарабатывать
to employ – нанимать
an employee – сотрудник
an employer – работодатель
to fire – увольнять
to be in charge of – быть ответственным за
to make a decision – принять решение
a manager – управляющий
an occupation – специальность
to refer to – ссылаться на, называть
responsible for – ответственный за
to set up – начинать (собственный бизнес)
to specialize in – специализироваться на
to work as – работать (кем-то)
to work for – работать на
Useful words:
an interview – собеседование, проводить собеседование
personal qualities – личные качества
a qualification – квалификация
a reference – рекомендация, справка, ссылка
a weakness – слабая сторона
to impress – впечатлять
a salary – зарплата
previous – предыдущий
unemployed – безработный
to make redundant – сокращать (штат)
overtime – сверхурочное время
to close down – закрыться (о компании)
flexible working hours – гибкий рабочий график
to deal with – справиться с, договориться, иметь дело с
supervision– контроль, надзор
schedule – график, расписание
M: Good Morning, Liam. I am Max.
L: Good Morning. Sorry I’m a bit late because of snowfall.
M: Not a problem. How are you doing?
L: I am fine. Thank you.
M: Is there a lot of snow?
L: Yes, just look at the window. I can not see any cars.
M: Right. Let’s start the interview.
L: I am ready.
M: I’d like to introduce myself. I am the Head of the Sales Department. Our company sells different IT-products as you understand. We have one open position. We are looking for a Sales Manager for our Department.
L: I want to know more about the position. I have seen some info about your company.M: Our company is a big employer in the region. We are ready to discuss the salary but we need a person with four years of experience in sales.Your work at the beginning will be highly connected with contracts, calls, and meetings with clients. You will be responsible for introducing our products and selling them.
L: Okay. I am interested in the education which you require.
M: I require a Master Degree in Sales Management or Marketing. If you have good recommendations and practical experience, it can be a four-year college degree.
L: That is great!
M: Liam, I’d like to know more about you and your experience.
L: I have a Master Degree in Marketing. I finished my education three years ago and it was Virginia Economic University. Anyway, I have just graduated with a Bachelor degree in Management. I worked at the LSA Group for 3 years as a Sales Manager. I have a little son and I didn’t want to work overtime. As you understand the company fired me.
M: Wow. So...why are you here? Tell me about your best workplace.
L: I am just looking for a good company. I can’t be unemployed any more. I guess that a good salary and flexible working hours must be the best motivation for me. Anyway I deserve a working table in an office and adequate colleges.
M: Anything else?
L: Hmm… I won’t impress you if I say that I need some help at the beginning. I’d like to have some courses or additional info.
M: What weaknesses and strengths do you have?
L: I am a really responsible, hard-working person, but sometimes I am bossy. I can easily find contact with clients and people. I am sure that the department will reach all sales plans. I am not perfect and I rarely can be late.
M: Is it possible to work on Sunday or Saturday? What day is better?
L: If I can make a decision and choose, why not?
M: Liam, I need to check the documents. Do you have all the copies?
L: Yes, my CV is already on your table, other documents are in my bag. Shall I give them all? I don’t have any references from my previous employer. Is it a problem?
M: I hope no. Just give me the documents. Do you have any questions for me?
L: No, I think you can check my papers and we will talk more about the work, won’t we?
M: Yes, exactly. But I need some time. Sorry, I have a call now. Can you wait out of the cabinet?
L: As you like.
M: Come after 10 minutes.
Useful words for the next lesson:
to call off – отменить
to put off – откладывать
to reach an agreement – прийти к соглашению
to do business (with sb) – вести дела (с кем-то)
to take a day off – взять выходной
on/off duty – на службе/не на дежурстве
a sense of duty – чувство долга
commercial – коммерческий
out of work – без работы
to take over – вступать в должность
to put effort into smth – приложить усилия
to get a rise – получить повышение
payment – платёж
to resign – уходить в отставку
flexitime – свободный (гибкий) график
wage – зарплата, выплаты
pension – пенсия
CV – резюме
Советы для собеседования.
1) Подготовьтесь к базовым вопросам и стряхните пыль с диплома (если он у вас есть).
2) Если вы не очень в себе уверены, можете отрепетировать свою речь перед зеркалом, и, мы уверены, вы сможете впечатлить эйчара своим красноречием.
3) Подберите самый презентабельный костюм в своем гардеробе, или попросите у друга (малиновый пиджак – не лучший выбор).
4) Блесните своим уровнем английского языка, ведь, согласно исследованию НИУ ВШЭ, специалист, который владеет английским языком, может рассчитывать на зарплату, которая, в среднем, выше на 27%.