American English · B1 · Unit 1
Applying for a job
Applying for a job
By the end you can
- Describe your experience and skills
- Answer common interview questions
- Understand a job advert
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a résumé | a document that lists your work experience and education (British: a CV) | I sent a résumé to every restaurant downtown. |
| I have experience in | I have done this kind of work before | I have experience in customer service. |
| I'm good at | I can do this well | I'm good at working with people. |
| apply for | ask formally for (a job or a place) | I'd like to apply for the sales associate job. |
| tell me about yourself | a common first question in a job interview | So, tell me about yourself. |
| available | free to work (at certain times) | I'm available on weekends and evenings. |
| a cover letter | a letter you send with your résumé | Don't forget to include a cover letter. |
| my strengths | the things I do well | One of my strengths is that I stay calm. |
| a team player | someone who works well with other people | I'm a team player, and I like helping out. |
| per hour | for each hour of work | The job pays $17 per hour. |
| a reference | someone who can tell an employer about your work | Can you give us a reference from your last job? |
| I'm a fast learner | I learn new things quickly | I've never used this register, but I'm a fast learner. |
Then talk it through
A job interview for a part-time job at a store. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.