USEFUL VOCABULARY FOR A JOB INTERVIEW Character and abilities.

Adjectives of personality Approachable=accesible Knowledgeable= culto/conocedor/informado Arrogant= arrogante Likeable= simptico, agradable Attentive= atento/a Loyal= leal, fiel Caring= cuidadoso/a Mature= maduro/a Clumsy= torpe Moody= malhumorado/a Conceited= vanidoso/a, presumido/a Outgoing= llevadero, cordial (sociable, alegre) Considerate= considerado/a Patient= paciente Creative= creativo/a Pompous= pomposo, grandilocuente, pretencioso Dedicated= dedicado/a Responsible= responsable, formal Determined= obstinado, resuelto Self-assured= seguro de s mismo (confident) Disorganized= desorganizado/a Self-centred= egocntrico Easy-going= relajado/a, tolerante Self-confident= seguro de s mismo Flexible= flexible Sensible= sensato, razonable, prudente Impatient Single-minded= decidido/a Indecisive=indeciso Slapdash=chapucero, mal hecho Industrious= trabajador/a Stubborn= terco/a Insensitive= insensible Trustworthy= confiable, que se puede confiar Unreliable= de poca confianza Strong-minded= independiente y determinado Well-organized= ordenado Fast-paced= apresurado/ acelerado Highly-paid= bien remunerado Goal-oriented= good at achieving aims Dependable= fiable, seguro Hard-working= trabajador Challenging= desafiante, exigente Collocations: Adopt an enthusiastic/ a positive approach to ones work Show great potential/dedication/ability/patience Show/lack/develop/display/possess the right personal qualities Show/have strong leadership qualities Have a/an helpful/ outgoing/ sensitive nature Have a (strong) tendency to be domineering/take things to heart/ worry over detail Have/ acquire/develop advanced/outstanding/the necessary computer skills Further skills: Business Communication Interpersonal Language Management/managerial Organizational Personal Practical Problem-solving Secretarial Social Technical Technological (IT Literate) Telephone

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BASIC JOB VOCABULARY Apply for a job Career Discipline problems Earn/make money Flexible hours High income Irregular working hours Job security Leave (n)=permiso long hours Work independently TYPICAL QUESTIONS IN A JOB INTERVIEW: Could you tell me something about you? (Use this to say your strengths) May I ask you what your greatest achievement is? = What do you consider most important in your career? (logro personal) Could you tell me about your last job? What do you consider your great strength? (personal POSITIVE adjectives about you) May I ask you what your greatest weakness is? = What is your biggest weakness? (try to choose one that you can show in a positive way, dont avoid to answer it) May I ask you why youd like to work for this company? = Why should we hire you? (personal skills and try to show that you are a good choice, maybe the best, for the company) Could you tell me what salary you would like? = What salary do you expect? (Be careful! This is a tricky question! The best thing to say is it depends on the post that I would have). Could you tell me about your availability? Low salary Make a difference Night shifts= turnos de noche Opportunity for advancement Part of a team Profession Put my life at risk Repetitive work Responsibility Work in a friendly working environment