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Listen to the interview and number Armin’s answers in the correct order. Your questions to the interviewer An interview is a twoway process. Write down job related questions you could ask … Don’t be silent or say “no” when they ask you if you have any questions! Prepare some. Should you ask the following questions or not? Yes No What will I be expected to do exactly? (Job Description) What kind of equipment do I have to bring myself? Does the company offer any other benefits to its employees, such as pension plan or sports facilities? Please can you give me a deadline for your decision? No better to say: “Please can you tell me when you expect to make a decision?” Can you give me some idea of the next steps? Do you have short and long working weeks? Am I supposed to travel a lot? Mosaic Job Jokes …with a bit of truth behind them! Do you like this joke? yes no 03 A2–B1 listening y2j8j6 Certainly … my present duties are to … To learn how to do all this, I took specialised courses during my apprenticeship as well as after that time. All the exact details are in my CV. 8 Well, he would say I am a team player, but if necessary, I also have the ability to work independ­ ently. Furthermore, I have the ability to work under pressure and I am diligent and quick. 4 In five years’ time, I want to have more responsibilities and challenges in my job. I’d like to take on responsibility for staff. Various situations have proven that I have the ability to lead a team. I know I’ll have to pass additional qualifications to do so properly. 7 Well, what are the next steps? Please can you tell me when you expect to make a decision? 9 It was punctuality – especially in the first year of my apprentice­ ship. I used to be late all the time. I was really happy they did not kick me out. In my second year, I managed to overcome it by putting all my clocks forward. Today, I love to be early. 6 The map on your website was very clear and I gave myself plenty of time. 1 I know that your company has operations in more than 30 countries worldwide. You do all kinds of projects, from private and public buildings to bridges and industrial plants. You have a workforce of more than 40,000 people and I would be proud to be one of them. 2 My strength is that I love the atmosphere on the construction site. So many different professions are working together with everyone having one goal, completing the project successfully. I’m always motivated to learn something new and get along well with colleagues no matter where they are from. 5 Well, I am impressed that you have operations worldwide. You offer a full service in all areas and you invest in future technologies. Your company has an incredible reputation within the business. I would love to show my skills and learn more. 3 04 A2–B1 Tip • Smile! Say: (A polite and positive close) • If the company feels like a great place to work, let it show . End the interview on a positive note. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time. It was very nice to meet you, Mr Jones. I certainly am interested and enthusiastic about working with your company. ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ During a job interview, I poured some water into a cup and it overflowed a bit. “Nervous?” asked the interviewer. I replied simply “No, I always give 110%.” 167 Talking your way into a job 39 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv