1. Socializing Warm up
Michael: How long have you worked in the finance department at Head Office? Monica
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| Michael: How long have you worked in the finance department at Head Office?
Monica: Two years. I (1)………….. ………… a job there in my last year at university, when I was studying finance and economics, but I didn’t even (2)…………….. …… ………….. . So I went to London and worked as a (3)……………. in a British bank for six months. After that joined a Swiss bank where I worked in the corporate department. Then I was (4)…………. to their trade finance department. But I didn’t get (5)…………… so after three years I applied to this company again, and they offered me my present job. I really like what I’m doing now. I find financial planning really interesting. I’m (6)…………. …… some very big projects. What about you? Michael: Well, I studied (7)…………. at university and then worked for an (8)……….. ……….. for two years, but I didn’t like it. So I did an MBA, and then got a job here. Now, as you know, I’m in production and operations. I’m (9)…………. …………. ………… setting up new production facilities here, which is why I’m working on this project with you, and I’m also (10)……….. …………. two projects in Canada. Which means I’m always (11)…………. …………. lots of problems at the same time. But I enjoy the (12)……………! Useful phrases you can use when talking about your career include: I studied... When I left college/university, I applied for... I joined... I left after... years... because I wanted to... I got a job with... I was transferred to... Now I’m responsible for... and I have to deal with... The job involves... I was promoted to... I expect to be promoted to... In the future, I want to... Practice Give a summary of your career so far. Imagine you are speaking to a new business partner. If you have not yet started working, imagine a career you would like, and give a summary of that. Use the Useful phrases above. Activity 3. Download 176.25 Kb. Share with your friends:
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