Ch 30 · Lesson 21French · Chapter 30 · Lesson 21 · Phrase session
A job interview
Talking about your experience, your strengths and what you want, in the formal register.
Why these go together
A French interview is formal from start to finish: throughout, even when the interviewer is younger than you, and no first names unless you are invited. Be ready to talk about your studies, which French employers take seriously, and to ask a question at the end. Not having one reads as a lack of interest.
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I have five years' experience in sales.
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I work well in a team.
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My strong point is organisation.
Literally: my strong point, it is the organisation
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I am very interested in this position.
Literally: this position interests me a lot
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I am available from next month.
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May I ask you a question?
Literally: is it that I can put you a question
Matching
0/6Match each phrase to what it means.
Fill in the blank
0/6Put the missing word back.
J'ai cinq ans d' dans la vente. (I have five years' experience in sales.)
Je travaille bien en . (I work well in a team.)
Mon point , c'est l'organisation. (My strong point is organisation.)
Ce m'intéresse beaucoup. (I am very interested in this position.)
Je suis disponible le mois prochain. (I am available from next month.)
Est-ce que je peux vous une question ? (May I ask you a question?)
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