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Jump-start your English

A Job Interview
Part I. Listen to the conversation.

A: What job are you applying for?
B: I’m applying for the server position.
A: Are you looking for full-time or
part-time work?
B: I’m looking for full-time. But
part-time is OK for now.
A: What shift do you want to work?
B: I want to work nights.
A: Can you work weekends?
B: Yes, I can.
A: When can you start?
B: Immediately.

Part II. Work with a partner. Ask and answer questions with the words in the boxes. Share one
of your conversations with the class.

QUESTIONS ANSWERS
server
salesclerk
gardener
What job are you applying for? I’m applying for the cashier position.
janitor
lab assistant
etc.

Full-time.
Are you looking for full- or part-time work?
Part-time.
Day.
What shift do you want to work?
Night.
Yes, I can.
Can you work weekends?
No, I can’t.
Immediately.
Tomorrow.
When can you start?
Next week.
Next month.

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