C12:00
Two-minute lecture
Give a two-minute lecture on something you know well, with an intro, two points and a close — non-stop.
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Give a two-minute lecture on something you know well, with an intro, two points and a close — non-stop.
Tell the story of your first day at a job — the nerves, the surprises, how it ended.
Tell the story of a time you had to ask for help and were glad you did.
Tell the story of a job or university interview you still remember, good or bad.
Tell the story of a mistake you made that taught you something.
Tell the story of a project that was going wrong and what turned it around.
Tell the story of a time you said something difficult that needed to be said.
Talk about a decision using strong collocations: 'weigh up the options', 'reach a consensus', 'a pressing concern', 'draw a distinction', 'set a precedent'.
Answer 'why should we hire you?'. Use: strengths, a quick learner, a team player, take the initiative, meet deadlines, hands-on.
Describe three jobs people you know do. Use: shift work, full-time, self-employed, a colleague, a client, overtime, a deadline, a pay rise.
Talk about how you manage money. Use: budget, save up, cut back, splash out, be broke, make ends meet, a rip-off, good value.
Negotiate a deadline or a price. Use: would you be able to, I was hoping for, could we meet in the middle, that works for me, on one condition.