Promoting yourself Listen to Uri, Sandy and Carmelo presenting themselves. 1 What do you think are the situations? What words helped you decide? 2 What is wrong in each case with the way the candidates present themselves? 3 What advice would you give the people? Listen to new versions. What has improved? Match these strategies to the highlighted examples in the scripts. 1 backtracking and reformulating 4 expanding and developing the point 2 choosing an equivalent term for a word you can’t remember 5 handling interjections well 3 selecting an expression in order to gain time and keep the floor 6 considering the effect on the listener Listening 11 a 4ne3cn 53 b kt4yt3 54 Language focus Introduction strategies 12 Amanda: So, Uri, would you like to say a little bit about yourself first, just to get the ball rolling, you know? Uri: Of course, well, my name is Uri Salemi. (A) I have worked in the marketing … area for many years, as you might have seen from my CV and I studied economics, so that’s why working with Deutsche Bank really was appealing …(B) Why it really appealed to me, I should say. I believe I have a number of characteristics that would be suitable for the job. Amanda: Such as? Uri: (C) My experience of working in a team, the need to plan strategically, and decisiveness when having to take difficult, tough decisions. I think these facets are crucial. Michael: So, Ms Faber, it’s nice to meet you at last! Sandy: (D) Hi, Sandy Faber. Likewise, Michael! It’s always nice to meet somebody face to face after emailing such a long time. It’s wonderful to be here! Michael: Yes, that’s right, it’s always good to put a face to a name. Sandy: (E) Absolutely, the thing is … sometimes you never get to meet that person and that can be even more frustrating, can’t it? Michael: Well, I’m glad that’s not the case this time. Well, it’s time for you to meet the others now … come this way, please. The seminar begins in a few minutes. Amanda: Mrs Santos, it’s really nice to have you back here with us. Carmelo: Thanks a lot. Pleased to meet you, (F) I don’t think we’ve been introduced. Carmelo Santos. Amanda: Amanda Woods. Carmelo: It’s a pleasure, Amanda. And, well, it’s great to be back. So, I suppose the other candidates are here? Should I go through? Amanda: Oh yes, we’re keen to get started, as you can imagine. Is there anything else you need? Carmelo: I was wondering if I could borrow a pen, I seem to have left mine behind for some reason. Amanda: Of course, no problem. Follow me. A B C Talk together. How do the people introduce themselves? Who is more formal/informal? How do the interviewers attempt to put the candidate at ease? Speaking 13 a b Language skills Extras Explore 12 Me and the world 155 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Ver ags öbv
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