[6:16] Real Life English Unit 1: Finding a Job - Master Authentic Job Search English Expressions

Learning English is not just about mastering grammar and vocabulary; it’s more important to use it naturally in real-life situations. However, the sentences in textbooks are often too formal and don’t reflect how English is actually spoken. To speak authentic and natural English, you need to immerse yourself in real-world conversations. Here, we’ve selected everyday English expressions that are frequently used in social, work, and travel situations to help you move away from ‘textbook English’ and start speaking like a native. Below is the content of ‘Real Life English Unit 1: Finding a Job’. Keep practicing, and your English will be more in tune with real life! I. Finding a Job Unit 1 Job Searching Job Search Part One: Expressions 1. Are you hiring? 2. I saw your ad in the paper and wanted to apply for the job. 3. When can you come in for an interview? 4. Do you have any references? 5. What’s your past job experience? 6. This is a very impressive resume, Mr. Smith. 7. What are your qualifications? 8. What’s the starting salary? 9. What possibilities are there for advancement? 10. What kind of holidays/benefits do you have for your employees? Part Two: Dialogues 1. Resumes and Interviews A: Hey Ted, I saw this ad in the paper. You should take a look. B: What is it? A: It’s for a job. It looks perfect for you. B: Let’s see … “Wanted: manager for up-and-coming firm. Must have good organizational skills. Experience a plus. Please contact Betty Sue.” Oh, I don’t know … A: Come on, what have you got to lose? B: What about my resume? A: Here, I’ll help you type one up. B: Thanks, Mary. You’re a real pal. I’ll call now to set up an interview. 2. Salary A: Well, I’ve looked over your resume, Mr. Peepers. B: Please, call me Ted. A: Well, Ted, this is a very impressive resume. However, we do have several other applicants to finish interviewing before we can make a final decision. We’ll call you by Friday, if that’s all right. B: That’s no problem. A: Do you have any other questions? B: Well, what kind of salary do you provide? A: Salary is based on experience as well as time spent with our company. B: I see. A: Salary can be negotiated once we officially offer you the job. B: Sounds fine. 3. Holidays and Benefits A: Anything else? B: Yes, one last thing. How much holiday time do you give your employees every year? A: Our employees receive fifteen days of paid vacation every year. If you don’t use the full fifteen days, they carry over to the following year. B: How about sick days? A: You get five paid sick days. B: Any other benefits? A: Yes, we have an excellent retirement plan and medical insurance as well. B: Great. Thanks so much for your time. A: We’ll contact you soon, Ted. Thanks for coming in. Part Three: Substitution Drills 1. A: Hi, I’m calling about your ad in the paper for the position of (manager/electrical engineer/waiter). B: Please send us your resume, “Attention: Betty Sue.” 2. A: When can you come in for an interview? B: Is (Friday afternoon/Monday morning/Tuesday) ok with you? 3. A: Hi, I’m here for (an interview/an appointment/a meeting) with Betty Sue. B: Can I have your name, please? 4. A: Please, fill out this application form. B: Where should I write my (address/telephone number/date of birth)? 5. A: Hello, Mr. Peepers. How do you do? B: It’s (nice/a pleasure/an honor) to meet you. 6. A: Thank you for coming in today. B: Here’s my (resume/list of references/application). 7. A: What kind of work-related experience do you have? B: Well, I worked for (two years/six months/ten years) as manager at my previous company. 8. A: What can you bring to our team? B: Well, I’m a very (hard-working/dedicated/focused) employee. 9. A: Do you have any other questions about the job? B: Yes, please tell me about the (health benefits/holiday time/salary). 10. A: We’ll call you. B: Ok, should I expect to hear from you by (next Friday/the end of the week/the 15th)? Part Four: Monologue I work in the human resources department of my company, and it is often my responsibility to hire new employees. When trying to fill open positions within the company, I have certain qualities that I look for in a potential employee. Are they dedicated and hard-working? Are they willing to be trained? Do their interests and career goals match those of the company? It’s difficult choosing the right candidate and I want to be sure that both the company and the employee will benefit from one another. Relevant experience and educational background are important as well, but there is more required in finding the best person for the job. --Steve Peters, Human Resources Division Part Five: Vocabulary and Phrases -- reference: 推荐信（人） -- impressive: 给人深刻印象的 -- qualification: 资格，能力 -- resume: 履历表 -- up-and-coming: 极有前途的 -- benefit: 津贴 -- carry over: 遗留，转到下一年 -- apply/application/applicant: 申请/申请书/申请人 -- employer/employee/employment: 雇主/雇员/雇佣 -- fill out: 填写 -- ad: 广告 -- as well as: 以及，除……之外