MONDAY THE 8TH OF DECEMBER
WORD OF THE DAY :
I LIKE / i enjoy I am fond of + nom/ verb en ing
I do not like / i dislike / i can’t stand / I can’t bear + nom / BV+ING
I am reluctant to +BV / about + ing
Ex : I am reluctant to talk about myself
I am used to + ing ( avoir l’habitude de) / i am accustomed to + ing
EXTRA VOCABULARY WORDS
(to) be awake ( etre éveillé)
extroverted = outgoing = sociable
(to) interact with people = (to) socialise
(to) get along with people ( bien s 'entendre avec les gens)
(to) work in a noisy environment ( noisy = bruyant)
(to) catch up ( reprendre/ répéter)
i am used to catching up with my colleagues
a sandwish course ( un cours en alternance)
(to) do odd jobs ( faire des petits boulots)
(to) multitask = (to) do plenty of things at the same time
i am a jack of all trades = i know how to do a lot of things
i have a finger in many pies = i do a lot of jobs at the same time
(to) be helpful ( etre serviable)
I have my colleagues' back ( je soutiens mes collègues)
(to) be determined ( ATTENTION A LA PRONONCIATION )
an inetrnship = a workplacement ( un stage)
per month ( par mois )
STEP1 LET US TALK
1.WHAT ABOUT YOU ? WHAT DO YOU LIKE ?
2.WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ?
3. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO IN THE MORNING ?
STEP 2 THE ORAL EXCHANGE WITH THE EXAMINER : TALKING ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY / PREPARING A JOB INTERVIEW
a) How would you answer these questions / turn and tell ( in french / in english )
-tell me about yourself
- what are your weaknesses ? what are your strength ?
- what are your long range goal ?
b)HERE IS SOME HELPAnglais des affaires p 76
3.HERE IS SOME HELP .
QUESTION 1 TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
Here they want you to state your name and age but also your personality.So Select 3 adjectives that might define you in the following list:
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Focused (concentré) Detail- oriented (précis) Timely = punctual Organized Disciplined Dynamic Eager to learn Take pride in my work Be respectful Have a can-do attitude Be able to meet deadlines Can work on my own initiative Be an effective team player Be able to multi task |
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QUESTION 2 WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES / wiːknɪsɪz/?
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· I am often impatient for results but I have recently learnt to control my stress level. · I am very detail-oriented but I have recently learnt to concentrate on the bigger picture as well. · I have a fear of speaking in front of a large audience but I am very good at more one-to one conversation · organization has not always been my strongest point but I’ve learned that keeping a clean workspace—both physically, and digitally—does support my ability to focus and enhance the efficiency of my workflow · My management of time can be improved.That is why I have recently mplemented (implement = mettre en place) a time management system that enables me to stay organized without encroaching ( encroach = empieter) on my other responsibilities. |
• aɪ əm ˈɒf(ə)n ɪmˈpeɪʃənt fə rɪˈzʌlts bət aɪ həv ˈriːsntli lɜːnt tə kənˈtrəʊl maɪ strɛs ˈlɛvl.
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QUESTION 3 WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS/ WHAT ARE YOUR LONGE RANGE GOALS ?/ WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS ?
In the future i wish to …..+ bv
In a near future I want to ..+ bv
My ultimate dream would be to ..+ bv
I dream of + bv + ing
STEP 4 THE SURVIVAL KIT QUESTIONS
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QUESTIONS From THE RECRUITER |
QUESTIONS From THE APPLICANT |
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What kind of figure do you have in mind ? |
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important = foremost = essential = paramount = cruciral it is crucial not to be overworked it is paramount to have a part time job to allow you to ( to allow someone to = permettre à qq de) have another job on the side to my mind it is essential to have equal opportunities ( equal opportunities = des chances égales) i agree but as for me it is foremost to be able to evolve in the company i condone this idea = i support this idea . But i believe also that it is crucial to earn a lot of money I side with you = i agree but to do so you need to have a top job I think so too but it is also foremost to get along with ( top get along with = bien s 'entendre avec) your colleagues In my opinion you need also to be motivated.
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Can you give an example of a difficult / tricky situation at work that you manage to resolve ? How do you handle pressure and deadlines ? Why would you work in our company ? Why would you want to work for us ? Where do you see yourself in 5 years ?
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You will be in charge of recruiting , developing the performance of your partners , abiding / respecting social rules / rulings / laws / regulations , of contributing to the company strategy in the human resources domain / field // as far as human resources are concerned ( en ce qui concerne les ressources humaines) |
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https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2025/09/etlv-monday-8-th-of-september.html A dead end job = a job without a future A demeaning job ( un travail avilissant = un travail qui vous humilie) (to) work part time // (to) work full time (to) do teleworking = to work from home =to do remote working = to work remotely
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. (to) hire = (to) recruit 2.(to) apply ( faire acte de candidature) 3.(to) appoint (nommer qq sur un poste) 4.the purpose = the goal = the aim ( le but ) 5.the staff = the employees = the workforce 6. (to) supply ( fournir) 7.the requirements = the necessary conditions 8. paramount = foremost = essential ( important) 9.networking ( reseautage) 10. (to) recruit globally ( recruter à L INTERNATIONAL)
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What will be my key duties ?... |
https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/search/label/TERM%20RH
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: are there any conditions that might prevent you from working on special days ? are you available for a full time job
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https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2025/11/lesson-term-rh-monday-24-th-of-november_24.html |
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https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2025/11/lesson-term-rh-monday-10-th-of-november.html |
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Can you describe your personality ? |
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https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2025/11/lesson-term-rh-monday-3-rd-of-november.html |
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1. What type of tasks do you like completing?( to complete = to do ) 2.How do you feel about being in a leadership and decision making role? 3. How do you feel about being responsible for the success of others? 4. Do you enjoy working with others? 5. Are you optimistic about fixing things and overcoming challenges?( to fix = to repair // to overcome = dépasser) 6. Are you organized or more last minute and go with the flow? ( to go with the low = to take last minutes decisions) 7. Are you easily influenced by others? 8. Are you empathetic? 9. An employee comes to you and explains they can not do what is required ( to be required = etre exigé) of them because they got injured. What's the next step?( the next step = la prochaine étape)
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Rechercher ( 2 words)(to) seek something / (to) look for something 2. Nomination an appointment 3. Trier (to) source 4. De notre part = on our behalf 5. Vaste= extensive 6. Un gagnant= an achiever 7. Qui a fait ses preuves = who has a proven track record 8. Livrer= (to) deliver 9. Le plus tot possible= at your earliest convenience 10. Un résumé = a summary + https://echodesdeviennes.blogspot.com/2025/11/lesson-term-hr-wednesday-5-th-of.html
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Who would i be responsible to ? |
Describing your personality https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5719326058535266360/8504871810807375475
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Who would i be responsible for ? |
A job profile correction |
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What would be my key duties ? |
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What would be the criteria to measure my success/ my performance ? |
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What would be my work conditions ? |
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Where would i work ? |
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Could you tell us what you could bring to this position ? |
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Would you mind telling us why we should hire you ? |
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We would like to know where you see yourself in 5 years ? |
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In the future i wish to …..+ bv In a near future I want to ..+ bv My ultimate dream would be to ..+ bv I dream of + bv + ing
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Would you mind telling us why you left your last position ? |
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Could you tell us something about you ? |
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I am adaptable and flexible . |
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Could you tell us if you prefer to work with people or with information ? |
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Can you work well under pressure ? |
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Could you tell us if you have any plans for further education ? |
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We would like to know what motivates you ? |
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Would you mind telling us what your weaknesses are ? |
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· -I am often impatient for results but I have recently learnt to control my stress level. · I am very detail-oriented but I have recently learnt to concentrate on the bigger picture as well. · -I have a fear of speaking in front of a large audience but I am very good at more one-to one conversation · organization has not always been my strongest point but I’ve learned that keeping a clean workspace—both physically, and digitally—does support my ability to focus and enhance the efficiency of my workflow · · My management of time can be improved.That is why I have recently mplemented (implement = mettre en place) a time management system that enables me to stay organized without encroaching ( encroach = empieter) on my other responsibilities. |
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Could you tell us when you have been happiest at work ? |
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How will your experience add value to our organisation ? |
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Why do you want to work for us ? |
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I want to work for a progressive and expanding company |
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Can you tell me about a time when you argued with your boss ? |
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How do you spend your time at work ? |
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What are the skills you can bring to the company ? |
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I can show a strong desire and winning mentality as well as a full commitment |
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How do you motivate your team ? |
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I will motivate my team by being a positive role model and making commitment and success a way of life I believe in being approachable |
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What is the first thing you do at work ? |
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I set a 30 minute team meeting |
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What else do you do in the morning ? |
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I also go to internal meetings |
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Can you tell me how many people you managed and the level of responsability in your last job ? |
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I was responsible for managing a team at a higher level I was responsible for all the regular HR activities . |
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF |
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Focused (concentré) Detail- oriented (précis) Timely = punctual Organized Disciplined Dynamic Eager to learn Take pride in my work Be respectful Have a can-do attitude Be able to meet deadlines Can work on my own initiative Be an effective team player Be able to multi task |
HOMEWORK
PREPARE YOUR JOB INTERVIEW
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