G. Match the following verbs with nouns. Use articles or pronouns where necessary.

to apply for to be at to offer to hunt for to fill in to advertise for to choose to interview for to dismiss from to hold to lose to get

work job career post vacancy position sack application form

7h. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

1. Although his _________ were impressive, they were offering the position to someone who has more experience,
a) credentials b) credits
c) certificates d) diplomas

2. I am seeking a responsible, ___________ position offering me new opportunities for professional growth and success,
a) claiming b) challenging

c) crucial d) demanding

3. I am proud to be part of such a creative and enthusiastic __________. I hope you are too.
a) crew b) group

c) team d) band

4. If you hear of any_________ in the company, I would certainly appreciate knowing about them.

a) closings b) openings

c) changings d) breakings

5. Unfortunately, they were not able to __________ Jack a position with Johnson, Ltd. at that time.

a) offer b) suggest

c) propose d) submit

6. I'll be glad to provide a good __________ for Carol.

a) referendum b) referee

c) reference d) response

7. We regret to say that a careful examination of your resume does not indicate your suit­ ability for the position under __________.
a) analysis b) consideration

c) consignment d) concern

8. I don't believe the interview would __________ either of us.

a) reward b) promote

c) benefit d) indulge

9. Charles Herbert has strong verbal and written communication _________.
a) gifts b) crafts

c) manners d) skills

10. I am sure Mrs. Hilbig would be a (n) _________ to any company.
a) asset b) credit

c) gaining d) finding

11. I can refer you to people with whom I worked on various _________.

a) accounts b) cases

c) circumstances d) occasions

12. Ann feels she could _____________ something to our firm.

a) constrict b) confirm

c) construct d) contribute

13. Recommendations / references are available upon __________.

a) demand b) request

c) recall d) report

14. Having met and exceeded his goals in his present position, he wants to _________ him­ self with a more demanding job.

a) change b) charge

c) cheat d) challenge

15. In your letter you should the three required member recommendations as well as the one time non-refundable fee of $ 50.

a) enclose b) provide

c) send d) ensure

8. Put in the right common job interview questions (1-8) given in the box before the table to match Mr Goody Startman’s advice on best answers in the first column of the table. Then put in your answers in the second column.

1. “Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?” 2. “Tell me about yourself.” 3. “What are your best skills?” 4. “What are your career goals?” / “What are your future plans?” 5. “What are your hobbies?” and “Do you play any sports?” 6. “What is your major weakness?” 7. “What salary are you expecting?” 8. “Why do you want to work here?” / “What about our company interests you?”

No	Mr Goody Startman’s Advice	Your answer
	Make a short, organised statement of your education and professional achievements and professional goals. Then, briefly describe your qualifications for the job and the contributions you could make to the organisation.
	Few questions are more important than these, so it is important to answer them clearly and with enthusiasm. Show the interviewer your interest in the company. Share what you learned about the job, the company and the industry through your own research. Talk about how your professional skills will benefit the company. Unless you work in sales, your answer should never be simply: “money”. The interviewer will wonder if you really care about the job.
	If you have sufficiently researched the organisation, you should be able to imagine what skills the company values. List them, then give examples where you have demonstrated these skills.
	Be positive; turn a weakness into a strength. For example, you might say: “I often worry too much over my work. Sometimes I work late to make sure the job is done well”.
	The ideal answer is one of flexibility. However, be honest. Give examples describing how you have worked in both situations.
	The interviewer wants to know if your plans and the company’s goals are compatible. Let him know that you are ambitious enough to plan ahead. Talk about your desire to learn more and improve your performance, and be specific as possible about how you will meet the goals you have set for yourself.
	The interviewer may be looking for evidence of your job skills outside of your professional experience. For example, hobbies such as chess or bridge demonstrate analytical skills. Reading, music, and painting are creative hobbies. Individual sports show determination and stamina, while group sport activities may indicate you are comfortable working as part of a team.
	You probably don’t want to answer this one directly. Instead, deflect the question back to the interviewer by saying something like: “I don’t know. What are you planning on paying the best candidate?” Let the employer make the first offer. However, it is still important to know what the current salary range is for the profession. Find salary surveys at the library or on the Internet, and check the classifieds to see what comparable jobs in your area are paying. This information can help you negotiate compensation once the employer makes an offer.