F2F Class Notes (Jacob) [S]

Vocabulary

exceptional – extremely good at something
eg. I am an exceptional hockey player.
eg. I am exceptional at organization activities.

Passionate – really strong feeling for something (really like it or doing it)
eg. Canadians are really passionate about ice hockey.
eg. Chinese are really passionate when singing at KTV.

Personality – 个性

Stress 

Work-Life balance – how much time you spend at work compared to free time

Work week – how much time you work and which days.
eg. My work week is monday-friday 9-5:30. But I do some OT each week.

Grammar

Its more challenging for me/It will give me more challenges in the future.

When the company started

After graduating, I became a HR employee until now

It’s more challenging for me – I want a job that can challenge me.

Pronunciation

environmental

Who are you?
My name is Thea, and I come from Shanghai. I am working in an environmental protection company. I studied engineering management in tongji university. I am interested in/enjoy traveling, learning new languages, organizing activities.

What is your greatest strength and weakness?
I have exceptional skills at implement new projects/systems/initiatives.
I am a little bit shy when meeting strangers.

Why do you want this job?
I want a job that can challenge me. My past studies and experience prepared me for working in this industry. I am passionate about working in this type of role/position as an HR team member. Hopefully I can become an HR manager in the future with this company.
(personality match, background, the position, the company, the future)

Questions

What are you good at for work or daily life – I am a quick learner. I can pick anything up very quickly because I am intuitive.

Which food do you like best – I really like Chinese, Indian, and Thai cuisine.

Do you offer any training programs?
What kind of insurance can the company give me?