VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W]

weakness + change your introduction to be for a job interview

add things you have learned / how your experience has made you more prepared for this job. + so what?

Let me introduce my work experience and education background. 
I graduated from East China University of Politics and Law and I majored in law. The reason I didn’t become a lawyer or a legal council is that I didn’t pass the National BAR Examination and I got a job unrelated to law. After I graduated / After graduation I was very busy in my first job at that time. Also I enjoyed the job I was in and thought it was more suitable for me than becoming a lawyer. I was working as an executive in an advertising company which was full of creativity and made me have / gave me a sense of achievement. (In the past 7 years I have worked in 2 different companies as an assistant manager and manager in the marketing department) After many years, I’m now working as a marketing department staff in a legal research company. I believe that my advantages are the fact that I have experience in business marketing and many years of legal knowledge that I have gained over the span / course / life of my career. My job responsibilities including the development of the yearly marketing plan covering East and South China, establishing strategy partners in the market, holding marketing events to assist our sales team to acquire more leads which lead to business opportunities and potential growth. In the coming years, I hope that I can improve both my English capabilities and marketing skills whilst working at a foreign company as I feel that this kind of company can provide me with the environment that I need to enhance my skills and further my development.

Grammar

reason 

to do (verb)
for sth (noun)
because + sentence – since / as / due to the fact that 
because of + noun / phrase – due to

As it’s raining, I will stay home today.
Due to the rain, I will stay home today.

Vocabulary

position – I am working as a teacher
industry / field – I am working in the education industry

i think / i feel / i believe / it is my opinion that / from my perspective… 

hard working attitude – diligent / self motivated / driven 

take responsibility for my work / take charge / take full responsibility for the tasks I’m in charge of 

hard / challenging / a challenge / a great experience for me 

headstrong & determined – stubborn