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Applying for a job

Making a job application

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

Asking about the 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?

Things you might hear

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

CV (curriculum vitae)

Name
Address
Telephone number
Email address
Date of birth
Nationality
Marital status
Career objective
Education
Qualifications
Employment history
Leisure interests
Referees