Job Hunting
Total: 19 cards
I worked for...
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said when stating the name of the company you previously worked for
I have worked for ___ companies.
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said when you are letting the interviewer know how many companies you've worked for in the span of your professional career
The last company I worked for... / The previous company I worked for...
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said to provide a background of your previous workplace
My last job... / My previous job...
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used when stating information about your previous work, such as tasks, responsibilities, activities, etc.
I was in charge of...
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said when talking about the primary task or responsibility you had at your previous job
In my previous job, I...
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said to inform the interviewer of the tasks you dealt with at your previous workplace
I reported to the...
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used to state who your superior was at your previous job
Our customers... / Our clients...
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said to explain the type of customers your previous workplace had so the interviewer can understand what type of crowd you have experience dealing with
I deal with difficult customers by... / I deal with difficult coworkers by...
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said to inform the interviewer about how you handle individuals, whether coworkers or customers, who are unpleasant or hard to deal with
I'm interested in this job (because)... / I want the job (because)...
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said to let the interviewer know why you want the specific job at their workplace
I would like to work here because... / I would like to work for...
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said to inform the interviewer about why you chose to apply for a particular workplace
I'm flexible.
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used to express that you are ready and able to adapt to changes at work, such as shifting schedules, different situations, etc.
My main goal is to...
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used to express what your aim is; can be used when talking about either personal or professional goals
My strength/s...
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said when you're enumerating the positive traits you possess in order to have a better chance of getting hired
My skills include...
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said when you're enumerating the technical skills you have, especially those that are relevant to the job you're applying for
I am good at...
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used when stating specific tasks or activities you are particularly good at, especially when these skills are relevant to the job you're applying for
I cope/deal with stress... / I manage stress...
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said when talking about things you do that help you manage stress brought by work, like a hobby or interest
I have trouble with... / I find it difficult to...
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said when talking about specific things you find difficult or troublesome, like accomplishing a particular task or dealing with a difficult coworker
When do I start?
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asked when you have been hired and would want to know when the employer would like you to start working