Talk a Lot Getting a Job Agree or Disagree? Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Say why Find out what your partner thinks, and mark the boxes with for agree and x for disagree: Me: My Partner: I never prepare before a job interview I prefer to think on my feet! Looking for a job is too boring for words I haven’t got a CV “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen A job interview is a marvellous opportunity to showcase your talents I’m always scared stiff the night before an important interview I’m not very good at selling myself It’s really hard to find job security these days 10 I look good on paper, but I don’t come across well at interviews 11 Voluntary work is a great way to gain valuable work experience 12 I can always rely on my referees to give me a good reference “Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice, and need.” – Voltaire 13 “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius 14 I usually add a few “extra” qualifications when filling out forms 15 In my opinion, the interviewer will decide whether you’ve got the job within fifteen seconds of first clapping eyes on you [seeing you] 16 When it comes to actually getting a job, it’s not what you know, but who you know 17 Without rejection and failure, it is hard to appreciate acceptance and success 60