DISCUSSION. Job interview. Dialogue

1. In your opinion, which of factors below are important for getting a job? Choose the seven most important. Is there anything missing from the list?

age sex appearance astrological sign hobbies

contacts and connections experience family background handwriting intelligence

material status personality qualifications references sickness record blood group

2. Think about jobs you’ve had and interviews you’ve attended. Ask each other about your worst:

1) boss

2) job

3) colleague

4) interview

Part I

Job interview. Dialogue

I. Read and translate the dialogue:

Clare: Tell me about your present job.

Josh: I work for an organisation called OSS - Overseas Students' Service. I'm an accommodation officer. I help overseas students to find somewhere to live when they arrive in Britain.

Clare: I see. And how long have you been with this organisation?

Josh: Er... for just over a year. Since last May.

Clare: It sounds an interesting job. Why do you want to leave?

Josh: Oh, I just want a change. I'd like to travel a bit.

Clare: What languages do you speak? Josh: French, German, Spanish, oh, and Punjabi and a little Hindi.

Clare: That's good. Now, have you got a driving license?

Josh: Yes, I've had one for three years.

Clare: And what sort of job are you looking for?

Josh: I'd like a job as a tour guide.