BBC English at Work #1: The interview

This is Anna, on a bus going to an interview for a job as a sales executive at Tip Top Trading – one of London's fastest growing companies. How are you feeling Anna?

một nhân viên kinh doanh tại Tip Top Trading – một trong những công ty phát triển nhanh nhất London. Cảm thấy thế nào Anna? Ồ, hơi lo lắng nhưng tôi thực sự muốn công việc này. Đừng lo Anna, chỉ cần nói đúng những gì cần nói là sẽ ổn thôi.

Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job.

Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine.

The right things!? Like what?

Nói đúng!? Nói gì cơ? Bạn cần phải tự quảng bá bản thân, tự tin nhưng không kiêu ngạo, và đưa ra ví dụ.

You need to sell yourself, be confident, not arrogant and give examples. Like: A good example that comes to mind. I'm particularly proud of. Timekeeping is important to me.

Oh right. Thanks. Perhaps you can come with me?

Sorry Anna, you're on your own now – but we'll be listening in.

Xin lỗi Anna, giờ bạn phải tự mình đi – nhưng chúng tôi sẽ nghe nhé. Nhìn kìa!

Look! You've just arrived. Good luck!

Come in. Hello, I'm Paul, the Manager of Tip Top Trading. And you must be….?

It's Anna.

Yes, very good. Thanks for coming. Now somewhere in this pile, I've got your CV…

Vâng, rất tốt. Cảm ơn đã đến. Giờ trong đống giấy tờ này đâu đó, tôi có

Err, is that it there?

Oh yes, thanks Hannah. Your qualifications look impressive but what sales experience can you bring to our company?

I worked in a shop once.

Ohhh Anna! Sell yourself. Give a good example!

Ồ vậy à…mmm…một ví dụ hay mà tôi nghĩ đến là khi tôi

Oh right…mmm….well a good example that comes to mind is when I was involved with a campaign to promote and sell a new range of clothes – I loved doing it and it was…

Ohhh Anna! Hãy tự quảng bá bản thân. Đưa ra một ví dụ tốt đi!

Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea Paul.

Ồ xin lỗi, xin phép, đây là trà của anh Paul. Cảm ơn Denise. Giờ Anna, có vẻ bạn đã đạt được nhiều thành tựu trong

Thanks Denise. Now Anna, it looks like you've achieved a lot during your time at university. Could you give me an example of good team working during your time there?

Sorry! I forgot the sugar.

Thank you Denise.

Cảm ơn Denise.

Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer of the debating society at university. That was OK I suppose.

Hmm, vậy bạn muốn một ví dụ? Tôi là thủ quỹ của

Come on Anna. Be more enthusiastic – the debating society is exciting!

I mean… I'm particularly proud of how I organised the finances for the debating society. We had a very small budget and I had to make decisions on what to buy.

I like it! "I'm particularly proud of" - Positive but not boasting. You're doing well.

Very impressive – so you're a good planner Anna! We like organised people here... ooops, silly me. I seemed to have spilt tea over your CV.

Oh, do you need some help?

Oh no…I'm sure it'll dry out… carry on please…

Ồ không… chắc nó sẽ khô thôi… tiếp tục đi…

Also… timekeeping is important to me…

Ngoài ra… đúng giờ rất quan trọng với tôi…

"Timekeeping is important to me" – that's good!

"Đúng giờ rất quan trọng với tôi" – câu đó hay!

I always try to complete my work on time. At university I never handed my assignments in late.

Tôi luôn cố gắng hoàn thành công việc đúng hạn. Ở đại học tôi không bao giờ nộp bài muộn. Rất vui được nghe vậy. Chúng tôi coi trọng sự đúng giờ ở đây…

That's good to hear. We like punctuality here…

Excuse me Paul. Sorry it's a bit late – but I thought you might like a biscuit with your tea.

Xin phép Paul. Xin lỗi hơi muộn – nhưng tôi nghĩ anh muốn ăn bánh quy

Hmm thanks….oh lovely, custard creams… mmm. Now Hannah, finally I wanted to ask you what exactly made you apply for this job at this company?

Errrr… ooo… well. The reason I applied is….

Yes, yes, yes Anna? Do you need a bit more time to think?

Vâng, vâng, vâng Anna? Bạn cần thêm thời gian suy nghĩ không?

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