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1. Remember some of the words and expressions to read the dialogue:
Customer Relationship Management – управление взаимоотношениями с клиентами
to hitch-hike – передвигаться автостопом
a jovial person – позитивный человек
a deadline – установленный срок
a prudent step – разумный шаг
2. Read Sample Job Interview Dialogue:
Interviewer: “Tell me about yourself?”
Interviewee: “I am a traffic engineer with 4 years of experience in ‘Road Force’ with expertise in Customer Relationship Management process. Leaving aside that, I am a jovial person who loves to hitch-hike and indulge in white water rafting whenever time permits. All in all, a team person who loves to face challenges and deliver on deadlines!”
Interviewer: “Can you briefly explain what role you played in Customer Relationship Management process for ‘Road Force’?”
Interviewee: “Yes, sure. I was a team lead while designing the Customer Relationship Management project for Sales Force. The project was regarding international intelligent transportation
systems. With a team of 15 members I was able to successfully affect our management strategy and helped the clients achieve
a growth of 30% in sales.”
Interviewer: “Great! So, how do you thing you fit in our
organization?”
Interviewee: “I wish to make a career in transport engineering industry and keeping in mind my long term goals, I believe that associating with this organization will be the most prudent step. In here, I would surely be able to further utilize my engineering skills in the most effective manner and also, obtain a chance of acquiring newer skills.”
3. Answer the questions:
1. Where did the interviewee work?
2. Why did he decide to apply this vacancy?
3. What were his ambitions?
4. What can you say about his character?
5. Have you ever had such an interview?
Role-play the dialogue with your partner using the information from the text.
5. Be ready to discuss the topic: “Applying for a job in transport company”. Use set expressions and phrases given below:
a) I’d like to know…
b) We have no doubt of (that)…
c) It is to be noted…
d) I am attaching some information about…
SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS FOR READING
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