Applying for a job

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I saw your advert in the paper

could I have an application form?
could you send me an application form?

I'm interested in this position
I'd like to apply for this job

is this a temporary or permanent position?

what are the hours of work?
will I have to work on Saturdays?
will I have to work shifts?

how much does the job pay?
£10 an hour
£350 a week

what's the salary?
£2,000 a month
£30,000 a year

will I be paid weekly or monthly?
will I get travelling expenses?
will I get paid for overtime?

is there ...?
a company car
a staff restaurant
a pension scheme
free medical insurance

how many weeks' holiday a year are there?

who would I report to?

I'd like to take the job
when do you want me to start?

we'd like to invite you for an interview

this is the job description

have you got any experience?
have you got any qualifications?

we need someone with experience
we need someone with qualifications

what qualifications have you got?
have you got a current driving licence?

how much were you paid in your last job?

do you need a work permit?

we'd like to offer you the job
when can you start?

how much notice do you have to give?
there's a three month trial period

we'll need to take up references
this is your employment contract

Making a job application