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Jak vystupovat při pohovoru? Byznys angličtina vám poradí

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Server Lidovky.cz vám ve spolupráci s jazykovou agenturou Skřivánek přináší již čtrnáctou lekci kurzu byznys angličtiny. Dnes vám poradíme jak vystupovat při pracovním pohovoru. Správné odpovědi k jednotlivým cvičením a test naleznete opět na konci lekce.
Pracovní pohovor (ilustrační foto)

Pracovní pohovor (ilustrační foto) foto: Shutterstock

Put the words from the box into the first paragraph where appropriate:

soon                 each                 but                   skills                of         among              for

The most valid personal characteristics are communication skills. Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and efficiently regardless the job they are applying. These skills are usually revealed as as during the interview as the potential employer can see immediately not only what you say mainly how you say it. To use the language effectively, vary the tone voice, use complete sentences and show your good presentation.

Interest and enthusiasm are two more characteristics that should be presented during an interview. Show that you are really interested in the company, its activities, that you know a lot about their profile and that you did a research before going to the interview. Additionally, always prepare questions to ask during the interview thanks to which you will also show your interest. Enthusiasm will prove that you are determined and persistent.

Match the words from the text above with their definitions:

1. regardlessa) = to make known
2. to revealb) = great interest in a subject
3. to varyc) = refusing to give up
4. enthusiasmd) = to make changes
5. persistente) = in spite of everything
6. to provef) = to show something is true

Choose the correct form of the verb:

During the whole interview, try 1._________ positive, honest and professional. You can 2._________ your professionalism by 3._________ your knowledge, experience and specialized abilities in the area of job you are 4._________ for. Be prepared 5._________ the job description so that you can 6._________ up with some new and interesting ideas of your own.

Self-confidence is another marker which is very important and can 7._________ a lot about each candidate. Keep the eye contact with the interviewer, use firm handshake and hold your head high.

Among the most valued qualities is also flexibility. Present your eagerness 8._________ new things, be able 9._________ to changes and be prepared 10._________ challenging task.

1. a) beb) to be c) being
2. a) present b) to presentc) presenting
3. a) show b) to showc) showing
4. a) apply b) to applyc) applying
5. a) interpretb) to interpretc) interpreting
6. a) come b) to come c) coming
7. a) revealb) to reveal c) revealing
8. a) learnb) to learnc) learning
9. a) adjustb) to adjustc) adjusting
10. a) solveb) to solvec) solving

 

Overall, these are mainly the tips for an interview. But if you want to incorporate them into your CV, always list just the most important skills and characteristics that you consider the most appropriate for the desired position as your profile should be short, to the point and concise. Also remember that too many adjectives without sufficient information to support them are useless. And finally, ask a friend to proof read your curriculum vitae. There is nothing more discouraging than reading through a candidate’s profile which is full of typos and mistakes.

Adding a prefix, create antonyms to the adjectives taken from the text:

1. ____honest

2. ____professional

3. ____interesting

4. ____important

5. ____appropriate

6. ____sufficient

TEST your knowledge HERE

CORRECT ANSWERS:

Put the words into the first paragraph:
Among the most valid personal characteristics are communication skills. Each candidate must be able to communicate clearly and efficiently regardless the job they are applying for. These skills are usually revealed as soon as during the interview as the potential employer can see immediately not only what you say but mainly how you say it. To use the language effectively, vary the tone of voice, use complete sentences and show your good presentation skills.

Match the words with their definitions:
1. e; 2. a; 3. d; 4. b; 5. c; 6. f

Choose the correct form of the verb:
1. b;  2. a; 3. c; 4. c; 5. b; 6. a; 7. a; 8. b; 9. b; 10. b

Antonyms:
1. dishonest; 2. unprofessional; 3. uninteresting; 4. unimportant; 5. inappropriate; 6. insufficient

Jazyková agentura Skřivánek

Skřivánek je největší jazykovou agenturou ve střední a východní Evropě. Na trhu jazykových služeb působí již od roku 1994. Kanceláře a učebny agentury Skřivánek najdete v 20 městech ČR a v dalších 14 zemích světa.

Jako jedna z největších překladatelských agentur v Evropě se Skřivánek stal uznávaným specialistou na evropské a asijské jazyky. Zaměstnává více než 400 kvalifikovaných jazykových odborníků a nabízí odborné překlady do všech jazyků.

Kromě různých typů kurzů pro veřejnost zajišťuje Skřivánek i výuku na klíč pro firmy a jednotlivce, jazykové audity, pobytové a zahraniční kurzy nebo přípravu na jazykové zkoušky pro děti i dospělé.

Více informací najdete na www.skrivanek.cz.

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