Lesson 28 - Job Interview 1 Flashcards
out of work
unemployed
BETWEEN JOBS
Barbara is between jobs right now. She hopes to find a new job soon.
to be unable to remember
DRAW A BLANK
I can’t remember the name of the hotel where we stayed in Budapest. I’m drawing a blank.
to purchase an entire business or someone’s share of the business
BUY OUT
When Victor’s company was bought out by Microsoft, he was able to retire.
to perform many different job responsibilities
to play many different roles
WEAR MANY HATS
There are only five employees at our company, so we all have to wear many hats.
somebody who likes working with people
a friendly person
PEOPLE PERSON
You’re sure to like Paul. He’s a real people person.
not too involved
passive
not interested in managing details
HANDS-OFF
Don’t worry, Chris won’t get involved in all of your projects. He’s a hands-off manager.
to manage too closely
to be too involved in the details
MICRO-MANAGE
Heidi gets involved in every detail of her employees’ work. She has a reputation for micro-managing.
to establish
to start
to implement
PUT IN PLACE
Next month, the company plans to put in place some new rules for filing expense reports.
to raise one’s interest
to cause one to become interested in
SPARK ONE’S INTEREST
An article in the Wall Street Journal sparked Don’s interest in investing in Brazil.
a way of advancing or getting to the next stage
a position, a product, or an activity that comes first and prepares the way for what will come next
STEPPING STONE
Jennifer views her position as a human resource manager as a stepping stone to a larger position within her company.
to get into an organization
to take a position with an organization that could lead to a bigger opportunity in the future
GET ONE’S FOOT IN THE DOOR
Taking a job as a receptionist is one way to get your foot in the door of a company.
