LESSON BTS CG 1
WORK
SESSION 4
GOAL A JOB INTERVIEW
WORD OF THE DAY
a small job = an odd job
i am a jack of all trades ( je suis un touche à tout )
STEP 1 QUESTIONS
1.what is important in a job for you ?
It is essential for me to work in a good environment
The most important for me would be a good environment
To me what i regard = consider as essential is a good environment
2. what would be your dream job ?
My dream job would be to work in the medical field = domain such as a nurse
I dream of becoming a financial advisor
Being a chartered account would be my ultimate dream = my long term dream
3. what does an accountant do ?
An accountant crunchES numbers / figures ( chiffres)
An accountant manages the financial wellbeing of the company = an accountant makes sure the company makes profit = is beneficial
An accountant analyses the financial balance of the company / financial sheets
4. why did you decide dɪˈsaɪd to become an accountant ( un comptable) ? Why did you decide to study accountancy ( comptabilité) ?
I had no choice in the matter
Because crunching numbers is my cup of tea
It is because i believe there are plenty of job opportunities
Honestly i have no intention to become an accountant but mastering (dominer) accountancy will allow me to create my own business ( allow someone to + bv = permettre de)
I do not want to become an accountant but it was the best i could get not to waste my time ( perdre mon temps )
PROJECT WORK 2025
SESSION 2
GETTING READY FOR A JOB INTERVIEW
MISSION : you would like to be hired by a company as accountant.Here are the vocabulary you might need to answer the basic questions they might ask .
STEP 1 FIRST LET US LEARN THE DOS AND DONTS OF A JOB INTERVIEW
WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE TO HAVE A CONCLUSIVE JOB INTERVIEW ?
You must be on time = timely
You should wear proper looking clothes = outfit / an office potential outfit
You had better wear formal clothes
You should look clean
You have to bring a resume = a CV along
Body language matters = is more important than we think
I advise you to be available
It is required = compulsory ( obligatoire) to have some knowledge of the company
You had better come forward = appear as being dynamic
You should focus on your goals
I could wear fitted clothes / outfit ( costume)
You must not be stressed
You have to ( devoir) speak correctly = properly
You mustn’t stop speaking = i advise ( conseiller) you to speak fluently
Extra expressions
You should wear black clothes kləʊðz
POUR UN CONSEIL PORTANT SUR LE PRESENT
YOU SHOULD + BV you should wear proper clothes
YOU COULD + BV you could be punctual =be on time
YOU HAD BETTER ( ferait mieux) + BV you had better seem motivated
MY ADVICE IS TO + BV you had better be dynamic
POUR UN CONSEIL PORTANT SUR LE PASSE
YOU SHOULD HAVE + PART PASSE you should have worn a better dress
YOU COULD HAVE + PART.PASSE
I SHOULD HAVE been on time
I SHOULD HAVE WORN PROPER CLOTHES
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN SOME THINGS ABOUT THE COMPANY
I SHOULD HAVE LOOKED CLEAN
I SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE
STEP 2
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 |
ˈfəʊkəst (concentré) |
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 WHY DO YOU WISH TO WORK FOR US?
Here they want you to explain why you think their company is the best .1)Select three synonyms of the expression (to) wish to
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I wish to + BV I am keen to +BV I hope to + BV I would rather +BV
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aɪ wɪʃ tʊ + biː-viː |
2) State why you love that profession / you love being an accountant and its pros and cons
I wish to become an accountant because ………………….
3) State the positive things about the company
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Dynamic Forward-thinking A leader in the field of accounting Recognized on the national scene Competent With proficient employees Work in abroad range of domains Successful Insightful ( perspicace) |
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OTHER QUESTIONS HERE ARE SOME OTHER QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKED .Prepare your answer and ask your teacher for the phonetic transcription of the words you need.
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· Have you ever done this type of work before ? · Why should we hire you instead of someone else ? · what are your long range goal ? (vos buts à longue échéance) · what kind of salary do you expect ?( expect = s’attendre à) · how is your health ? · when are your available for work ? · do you have a criminal record ? (casier judiciaire) · are you willing to cut your hair or take out your earring ? · do you have references ? · are there any questions that you have ? Ÿ What are your strengths/weaknesses Ÿ How would your friends describe yourself Ÿ What is your greatest achievement? Ÿ How well do you work in a team?
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• həv jʊ ˈɛvə dʌn ðɪs taɪp əv wɜːk bɪˈfɔː ?
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EXTRA WORDS
Unfortunately ( malheureusement)
No reason in particular
My main dream is to help people
It is the cherry on the cake = the best thing / i am the cherry on the cake
my wife = my spouse
my husband = my other half = my partner
i have always wanted to + bv
that implies ( cela implique) a lot of = lots of = loads of = a wide range of = plenty of responsibilities
on the day ( ce jour là)
i am very much of an introvert
i am a bit of a loony = a bit crazy
iam slightly shy ( je suis un peu timide)
unhinged = unbalanced
a bribe ( un pot de vin )
i am sleep deprived = i lack sleep
a link with ( un lien avec )
important = crucial = foremost = paramount = essential
as for me = to me ( pour moi )
earn ( gagner )
to be honest , i don't have a dream job
unemployment = redundancy
dress properly
an internship = a training session
(to) sort files
(to) crunch numbers
(to) register invoices
VAT ( TVA)
an accountant (un comptable )
be linked with ( etre lié avec )
my main motivation = my main drive is ...
be driven to = be motivated by
the pay slip ( un bulletin de paye )
working conditions ( les conditions de travail )
a colleague = a team mate
rich = wealthy = well off = loaded
a day job ( un travail qui rapporte de l 'argent quand vous en avez un autre )
my day job is to be a teacher but i also work as a salesman in a shop
an interesting domain
an accountancy office ( un bureau comptable )
close by ( proche)
i don't know = i do not have a clue = i could not tell you
knowledge ( connaissance )
HOMEWORK
MOCK EXAM GENDER EQUALITY MONDAY
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