BE -Job Applications and Interviews 03

Fill in the blanks:

The quick brown fox jumps over the ____ dog.

A: Hello, (1)_______...

B: Hello?

A: Yes, hi. (2)_______ to the show. What can I (3)_______ you with today?

B: Hi, Jenny. I'm a (4)_______ graduate - I have a good (5)_______. The problem is, I'm finding it (6)_______ to get a job interview. I (7)_______, forget getting a job... I can't (8)_______ get an interview.

A: OK...

B: I'm using (9)_______ media - a professional- networking website- (10)_______ I have a few contacts in (11)_______ industry I want to work in...

A: That sounds (12)_______ so far... using these sites is (13)_______ great idea.

B: But honestly, I (14)_______ think there's anything on my profile (15)_______ special. I mean - I use all (16)_______ right words - I'm creative, I'm (17)_______ at problem-solving, I'm hard-working... A:... but (18)_______ says that.

B: Exactly. Everyone (19)_______ employers want those things, so everyone (20)_______ the same description of themselves! So (21)_______ question is: How can I make (22)_______ stand out from the crowd on (23)_______ media?

A: That's a great (24)_______, caller, and I'm here to help. (25)_______ first, why not try deleting everything you've (26)_______ about yourself?

B: Delete everything?

A: Yep. And after (27)_______, why don't you take your description (28)_______ yourself-creative, good at problem- solving and (29)_______ on, and for each word, think (30)_______ an example from your own experience (31)_______ shows who you are?

B: OK, like...

A: You said (32)_______ creative. How about telling me about (33)_______ creative that you've done?

B: Sure, OK. Er... when I (34)_______ my degree, I created a website (35)_______ one of my projects. I designed (36)_______ and took the photographs for it (37)_______ everything.

A: That's great! So you (38)_______ put that on your social media (39)_______ - you designed and built a website. (40)_______ next? Did you say you're good (41)_______ problem-solving?

B: Yeah...

A: So how (42)_______ you show me that?

B: Problem-solving?

A: Right.

B: Well, this isn't (43)_______ to school or work, but I (44)_______ a lot of hiking and camping. A (45)_______ times, I've had serious issues with (46)_______ or broken equipment, and I've had (47)_______ figure out what to do.

A: OK, you could (48)_______ putting something about that on your (49)_______. Explain your love of the outdoors and (50)_______ you deal with the challenges in (51)_______ hiking and camping.

B: I've never thought of (52)_______ that on my profile...

A: Well, you ought to (53)_______ outside the box-and you need to (54)_______ employers who you are instead of (55)_______ saying who you are.

B: Yeah, I understand - I (56)_______ it. That's really helpful. Thank you (57)_______ much.

A: No problem. Good (58)_______ with your new profile and with (59)_______ some job interviews!

B: Thanks!

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24 . question

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+ Audioscript

A: Hello, caller...

B: Hello?

A: Yes, hi. Welcome to the show. What can I help you with today?

B: Hi, Jenny. I'm a recent graduate - I have a good degree. The problem is, I'm finding it hard to get a job interview. I mean, forget getting a job... I can't even get an interview.

A: OK...

B: I'm using social media - a professional- networking website- and I have a few contacts in the industry I want to work in...

A: That sounds good so far... using these sites is a great idea.

B: But honestly, I don't think there's anything on my profile that's special. I mean - I use all the right words - I'm creative, I'm good at problem-solving, I'm hard-working...

A:... but everyone says that.

B: Exactly. Everyone says employers want those things, so everyone uses the same description of themselves! So my question is: How can I make myself stand out from the crowd on social media?

A: That's a great question, caller, and I'm here to help. So first, why not try deleting everything you've written about yourself?

B: Delete everything?

A: Yep. And after that, why don't you take your description of yourself-creative, good at problem- solving and Iso on, and for each word, think of an example from your own experience that shows who you are?

B: Is... OK, like...

A: You said you're creative. How about telling me about something creative that you've done?

B: Sure, OK. Er... when I did my degree, I created a website for one of my projects. I designed it and took the photographs for it and everything.

A: That's t's great! great! So So you really should p put that on your social media profile - you designed and built a website. What's next? Did you say you're good at problem solving?

B: Yeah...

A: So how can you show me that?

B: Problem solving?

A: Right.

B: Well, this isn't related to school or work, but I do a lot of hiking and camping. A few times, I've had serious issues with weather or broken equipment, and I've had to figure out what to do.

A: OK, you could consider putting something about that on your profile. Explain your love of the outdoors and how you deal with the challenges in your hiking and camping.

B: I've never thought of putting that on my profile...

A: Well, you ought to think outside the box-and

you need to show employers who you are instead of just saying who you are.

B: Yeah, I understand - I get it. That's really helpful. Thank you so much.

A: No problem. Good luck with your new profile and with getting some job interviews!

B: Thanks!

+ Key Words And Phrases

JOB INTERVIEW /dʒɒb ˈɪntəvjuː/

Type: Noun

Meaning: A formal meeting to evaluate a candidate for a job. Phỏng vấn xin việc

Example: She has a job interview scheduled for next Monday.

Synonyms: Employment interview, hiring interview

SOCIAL MEDIA /ˌsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

Type: Noun

Meaning: Online platforms for networking and communication. Mạng xã hội

Example: Using social media can help expand your professional connections.

Synonyms: Social networks, online platforms

NETWORKING /ˈnɛtwɜːkɪŋ/

Type: Noun

Meaning: Building professional relationships for career growth. Mở rộng mối quan hệ nghề nghiệp

Example: Networking events are great opportunities to meet industry professionals.

Synonyms: Professional connections, relationship building

CREATIVE /kriˈeɪtɪv/

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Having the ability to produce original and imaginative ideas. Sáng tạo

Example: She is very creative when it comes to marketing campaigns.

Synonyms: Imaginative, innovative

PROBLEM-SOLVING /ˈprɒbləm ˌsɒlvɪŋ/

Type: Noun

Meaning: The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues. Giải quyết vấn đề

Example: Problem-solving is a key skill for any manager.

Synonyms: Troubleshooting, resolving issues

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD /stænd aʊt frɒm ðə kraʊd/

Type: Phrase

Meaning: To be noticeably different and better than others. Nổi bật hơn so với đám đông

Example: Her unique portfolio helped her stand out from the crowd during interviews.

Synonyms: Distinguish yourself, shine

CONTACTS /ˈkɒntækts/

Type: Noun (plural)_______

Meaning: People you know, especially in a professional context. Mối quan hệ nghề nghiệp

Example: She leveraged her contacts in the industry to secure a new job.

Synonyms: Connections, acquaintances

PROFILE /ˈprəʊfaɪl/

Type: Noun

Meaning: A summary of personal or professional details, often online. Hồ sơ cá nhân

Example: Updating your LinkedIn profile regularly can attract recruiters.

Synonyms: Summary, bio

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX /θɪŋk aʊtˈsaɪd ðə bɒks/

Type: Phrase

Meaning: To think creatively or unconventionally. Nghĩ khác biệt, sáng tạo

Example: To solve this issue, we need to think outside the box.

Synonyms: Be innovative, think differently

PROFESSIONAL /prəˈfɛʃənl/

Type: Adjective

Meaning: Relating to a job requiring special skills or qualifications. Chuyên nghiệp

Example: Always maintain a professional attitude during meetings.

Synonyms: Expert, skilled