F2F Class Notes (Raph)[W]

Vocabulary

Cooperate (v): 1- to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do:
E.g.:A two-year old is likely to refuse to cooperate when you tell her to get dressed.
E.g.:The two companies have cooperated in joint ventures for the past several years.

Achievement (n): 1-  something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing.
E.g.: Passing the test was a big achievement for her.
E.g.: The promotion would be a very important achievement in her career.

Weakness (n): 1- a part or quality of someone or something that is not good or effective.
E.g.: There are definite weaknesses in their security arrangements.
E.g.: His poor communication skills is his main weakness as a manager.

Celebrity (n): 1- a famous person.
E.g.: She loves to read about the lives of celebrities.
E.g.: There were many celebrities at the party.

Innovative (adj): 1- different, or using new methods or ideas.
E.g.: The manager always has lots of innovative ideas.
E.g.: She is a very innovative artist.

Grammar

I am not comfortable. – I don’t feel well

I couldn’t go to there. – I couldn’t go there.

Writing exercise

Original:

  • why u open to see opportunities
    Because I want to focus on one brand, my current job has four brands needed to management, of course I can learn more from them, but I think focus on one brand and can find more details of display to make sure show products better.
  • how u think about RIMOWA?
    I think RIMOWA is fashionable brand,it is popular in the world,the products is beautiful and practical.In recently years cooperative with famous artists, there are really different with others brands. They are special and limited edition.
  • what’s the main responsibility of ur work
  • how do u think about the fashion trend this year
  • how do u communicate with ur vendor?
  • How is the relationship with colleague ?
  • Do u know about gap’s work responsibility?
  • What’s ur biggest challenge during ur career?
  • What’s ur biggest achievement during ur areer ?
  • What’s ur weakness that u think u need to improve in the next job?
  • What’s ur expectation in ur next job?
  • Are u available for business trip?
  • If u met a eargent  thing,how do u deal with it ?
  • What will u do in ur free time ?
  • Will family support ur move?
  • Salary expectation
  • How will u react if gap wants to offer u
  • How will company react if you tender resignation?
  • What interest u for this position?
  • Any concerns about the job role?

Edited:

  • Why are you open to new opportunities?
    Because I want to focus on one brand. At my current job I’m responsible for four brands. It is good to be able to do that, but I think by focusing on one brand  I would be able to do an even more detailed work to help the brand grow.
  • What do you think about RIMOWA?
    Rimowa is a world-famous brand, with many stores around China. In recent years, the brand has cooperated with many celebrities, and created a lot of beautiful and innovative products. They are really different from others brands.
  • What’s your main responsibility at your job?
    I am responsible for creating VM guidelines and
  • What do you think about the trends in fashion this year?
  • How do you communicate with your vendor?
  • How is your relationship with your colleagues?
    I have a very friendly, professional relationship with all of my colleagues. Everyone at the company was always very respectful and always helped me to learn more, so I am very thankful.
  • Do you know what would you responsibilities be at Rimowa?
    (…) I believe I can handle these responsibilities because I do something similar at my current job, and I do it well. 
  • What’s has been the biggest challenge of your career so far?
  • What’s has been your biggest achievement in your career so far?
  • What’s your biggest weakness that u think you need to improve in the next job?
  • What’s your expectation for your next job?
  • Are you available for going on business trips?
  • How do u deal with it urgent things?
  • What do you do in your free time ?
  • Will your family support your move?
  • What’s your salary expectation?
  • How will you react if Rimowa offers you the job?
  • How will your current company react if you resign?
  • Why are you interested in this position?
    Rimowa is a world-famous brand, with many stores around China. I believe working for such a large brand would be a good opportunity for me to develop my skills and to use the ones I already have. I would like to work at a company that would allow me to be creative, develop new strategies, and where I could use my abilities for something bigger.
  • Do you have any concerns about the job role?

Pronunciation

Innovative: /ˈɪn.ə.veɪ.t̬ɪv/

Celebrity: /səˈleb.rə.t̬i/

Weakness: /ˈwiËk.nÉ™s/

Achievement: /əˈtʃiËv.mÉ™nt/