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Job Interviews TV
PHRASAL VERBS
Work out the meaning of the phrasal verbs from context. Then
Exercise 1:
match them to their definition.
1. After a successful job interview, they took him on for a 6-month trial
period.
2. In order to deal with stress, I meditate every day.
3. I tried so hard to fit in, but the other staff there were reluctant to
accept me.
4. While most job posts go over the main duties and responsibilities, it is
important to clarify the day-to-day tasks that the candidate should
expect.
5. You’ve got to take risks if you want to get ahead in your career.
1. A lot of people end up being burned out because they don't know
how to deal with pressure.
2. It's not worth climbing over other people in order to get ahead in your
career
3. Fitting in with the team is more important than your knowledge and
skills.
4. You should go over the salary range during the first interview so as
not to waste your time.
5. You usually need to do a lot of job interviews before someone takes
you on.
Now discuss the statements with a partner.
Exercise 3: Who is more likely to say each of the phrases below?
Put I for the interviewer or C for the candidate
1. What are the next steps in the process and when can I expect to hear
back?
2. We will get back to you if you are shortlisted.
3. I’m following up to see if you have any status updates regarding the
position that I interviewed for.
4. I'm ready to knuckle down and put my heart and soul into this job.
5. When have you spoken up for cause, even though you knew it might
reflect negatively on you, because it was the right thing to do?
6. How do you keep up with industry trends?
7. I would like to build my experience and take on added
responsibilities.
8. Why should we take you on?
Definitions:
A) to start working or studying hard: knuckle down
B) talk to someone again, usually on the phone: get back to
C) to get someone's reply about something: hear from
D) to do something in addition to what you have already done: follow up
E) accept some work or responsibility: take on
F) employ someone: take someone on
G) express your opinion: speak up
5.His sense of humour really helped him .................. with the team.
A) deal with B) get ahead C) fit in
1.Do you think it is a good idea to A) you felt you didn't fit in?
follow up E)
B) witness bad behaviour at
2.Have you ever worked for a work?
company where A)
C) get ahead in your career at
3.Do you think it is healthy to all costs?
want to C)
D) hearing back from a
4.Why don't many people speak potential employer?
up if they B)
E) with an email or a call after
5.What can you do to maximize a job interview? Why/Why
your chances of D) not?