Why do you want this job?
✨I think I am a good fit for this job
- I think I am a good match for this job.
- I think this job suits me down to the ground.
✨I think this job ties in well with my future plans.
✨I am excited to showcase my skills.
✨I am eager to make a contribution.
- eager = keen, enthusiastic
✨I am sure I could bring a lot to this job.
✨I never shy away from hard work.
Responsibilities at work
✨You got the job = You’ve landed the job.
- to land a job = to get a job
✨I’m responsible for setting the marketing/setting our marketing goals.
✨I’m in charge of marketing = I’m in charge of setting the marketing goals.
✨It’s down to me set our marketing goals.
✨My forte is making creative graphics.
- I excel at making creative graphics.
Being busy
✨I’m snowed under with work.
- I’ve got a lot on my plate.
- I’m up to my neck in deadlines.
✨I work overtime to make ends meet.
- to make ends meet = to have enough money to survive.
✨I work extra shifts to make ends meet.
Changing jobs
✨job hopping = move from one job to another
✨I’m stuck in a rut = I’m in a bad suituation.
✨I’m not realising my potential = I don’t have the chance to use my talents.
✨I’ve got untapped potential = I’ve got skills I am not using yet.
✨It’s time to move on = It’s time to move on to a new challenge.
Job interview tips
Do your homework
- have a knowledge of company’s vision
- have a knowledge of company’s mission
- have a knowledge of company’s values
Use words the company uses
Focus on your ability more than qualification
Focus on giving as well as taking
Choose as well as be choosen
Ask good questions
When you’ve choosen the candidate what will success look like?
I think you’ll do a cracking job.
- cracking = very good