Speaking
Part 1
1 Do you work or study?
Well,
for the past couple of years, I’ve been working for Wipro as a Web Developer,
which is among the top 10 listed firms in my country. In fact, this is my first
job ever & I love it so much, and I think it’s a very interesting, yet
challenging line of work. Currently, I’m working really hard to contribute to
the success of this prestigious company.
2Why did you choose your job?
I
am really into coding, and I always believe that I was born for coding. My
dream is to be a successful coder one day.
3 What do you like about your job?/ Why
did you choose to do that type of work?
I
guess it’s mainly because of job flexibility & my passion for
journalism. To be more specific, this job offers me alternatives to the
typical nine-to-five work schedule, enabling me to find a better balance
between work and life. Besides, this job gives me opportunities
to pursue my dream to become a journalist down the road.
Or:
Well,
I guess the thing I like most about this job is the salary. I make what I’d
consider is a lucrative income, which means not only is it enough
to cover my bills, but there’s also some extra to spend on whatever I
want. So on payday, I often treat myself to a meal at a high-end restaurant
or splurge on a nice shirt.
4What do you dislike about your job?
Sometimes
I feel dead tired when sitting in front of a computer screen all day long to
deal with an overwhelming workload. I mean, I’ve led a sedentary
lifestyle which really exerts a negative effect on my physical & mental
health & I have had a very hectic schedule, which always keeps me up to my
ears in deadlines. Down the road, I am yearning for a job that involves dealing
with people & makes me feel less stressed.
5 Is there some other kind of work you
would rather do?
Actually,
I don’t think I would be able to dedicate myself to any other job besides this
one. In fact, for me, it’s the experiences and opportunities I can gain that
matter.
6Where do you want to see yourself in
10 years?
Well,
this question pops into my mind from time to time, but
to be honest, I have never managed to have an answer for it. I reckon that
10 years is such a long time and anything could happen, so it is hard to tell
from now.
7 Do you miss being a student?
I
surely will miss my student life once I get involved in the work culture.
For me, I think when I’m a student, at least I have someone to guide me,
whereas at work mostly you’ll have to guide yourself. The academic environment
is more or less like a comfort zone for me, while I’m sure I’ll
struggle with fitting in the working environment.
8 What do you do after work?
I
normally cook dinner, relax and walk my dog. Depending on my schedule, I might
have plans with friends to meet for a coffee or shopping. In summer I go to the
beach for a couple of hours then return home to cook dinner.
Speaking Part 2
Describe
your idea of making a good first impression in a job interview.
You
should say :
why it is important.
is it important to make a good last impression as well
what ways would you do it in your job interview
and explain how to make a good first impression in a job
interview.
Sample Answer
It’s of common sense that most people at my age are now seeking for good job
opportunities. Thus, I have to get
to know how to leave
a good first impression in a job interview. Today, I would
like to share with you some of my knowledge about this topic.
In a professional situation, the
first impressions are significantly important.
Most job interviews don’t last more than 45 minutes. In such a short period of
time, from those who don’t know anything about ourselves, we have to persuade
them that we are qualified enough
for the position we applied for. Thus, a good first impression can help to
increase the success rate in our application process.
There are many things a candidate can
do to create a positive first impression. You
may follow these tips such as arriving on
time for the interview, dressing formally, use appropriate
ways of behaviour and communications. Besides, there are some noted points that
you should pay much attention to like job description, company
information which you acquired through researches. By going
through the required tasks and skills for the vacancy, company’s culture or giving some
suggestions to improve the productivity of the tasks you might be in charge of
when you take that position can help you stand out from other candidates. For me, I would choose to follow
all tips above.
Apart from the first impression, I
strongly believe that last impressions are important as well. Often we are not
accepted immediately in the interview. The recruiting team will have to take into account all
candidates’ performances during the interview to choose the most suitable ones
for the position. Therefore first impressions alone are not enough, we have to build a strong relationship with recruiters
by making a good last impression too. By doing so, we show our respect to the
recruiters and the job we apply for.
Being in a job interview is not an
enjoyable experience. However, we have to get
through it to pursue our dream jobs. Thus, we should
prepare well enough for occasions like that.
Vocabulary
For Cue Card
Be of common sense: something that is
widely known
Eg: The fact that
“the sun rises in the east and set in the west” is of common sense.
Go through: study carefully about
Eg: Collins went
through every legal book she
could find.
Vacancy: a job that no one is doing and is
available for someone new to do.
Eg: There is a vacancy
for a shop assistant on Saturdays.
Stand out: to be much better than other
similar things or people
Eg: We had lots of
good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.
Take into account: to
consider or remember something when judging a situation
Eg: A good
architect takes into account the building’s surroundings.
Get through: to manage to deal with
a difficult situation
Eg: I just have
to get through the first five minutes of
my speech, and then
I’ll be fine.
Speaking Part 3
1 Which jobs would you say are most
respected in your country?
Well,
I have never thought about this, but I reckon that professional careers such as
the fields of law, education, and medicine may be the most highly-acclaimed ones.
It is mainly because people working in these fields can easily earn lucrative income
compared to others.
2 Some people say it’s better to work
for yourself than be employed by a company. What’s your opinion?
Well,
I used to be a full-time employee & felt very stressed. To be specific,
most of the time, I had a hectic schedule &
was up to ears in heavy workloads to meet
deadlines. Therefore, although running my own
business is really challenging, I do feel far more comfortable with
it.
3 What changes in employment have there
been in recent years in your country?
As
far as I know, more and more people, especially the young generations are
involved in setting up their own businesses. Thus, the “start-up” community
is now more alive than ever, especially tech startups.
4 What are some of the important
things a candidate should find out before accepting a job?
Well,
this is an interesting question. If I were offered a job, I would definitely go through the
company’s compensation package such as salary, allowances, maternity
or paternity leave, insurance, pension plans, vacations, etc. Also, I’d need to
know about my area of responsibilities so that I can make sure that I will not
be overwhelmed with
heavy workloads down the road.
Vocabulary
For Speaking part 3
Highly-acclaimed: public approval and praise
Eg: Chetan Bhagat has published many
highly acclaimed novels.
Lucrative: producing much money or making a
large profit
Eg: In the campus placements, 102
students recieved lucrative offers from top MNCs.
Hectic: extremely busy
Eg: After a hectic week, she decided to
take a day off.
Deadlines: a time or day by which something must
be done
Eg: The deadline to submit the application
form was yesterday.
Go
through: search
through or examine something, especially methodically.
Eg: The teacher went through her exam
paper and found extra answers.
Overwhelmed: to be too much to deal with
Eg: Meera was overwhelmed with guilt as
she forgot her best friend’s birthday.
Start-up: a young company founded by one or
more entrepreneurs to develop a unique product or service.
Eg: His new start-up has generated more
revenue than last year.
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