EP-BP-M1-Describe your job

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1. Describing your Job Business Essentials
2. Describing your Job 1. I’m a (job)… 2. I work as a (job)… 3. I’m currently working as a (job)… 4. I just started at (company)… 5. I just started working as a (job)… 6. I’ve been with (company) since/for… 7. I’ve been a (job) since/for… 8. I work for (company). 9. I work in (field/industry)… 10. I’m self-employed. 11. I own my own company. 12. I’m responsible for (+ ing)… 1. I ensure… 2. I deal with… 3. I manage… 4. I direct… 5. I supervise… 6. I oversee… 7. I advise… 8. I handle… 9. My role is…. 10. My responsibilities include (+ing)… 11. I report to (person/people). 12. I work with/collaborate with (person/people).
3. Describing your Job 1. I’m a (job)… 2. I work as a (job)… 3. I’m currently working as a (job)… 4. I just started at (company)… 5. I just started working as a (job)… 6. I’ve been with (company) since/for… 7. I’ve been a (job) since/for… 8. I work for (company). 9. I work in (field/industry)… 10. I’m self-employed. 11. I own my own company. 12. I’m responsible for (+ ing)… 1. I ensure… 2. I deal with… 3. I manage… 4. I direct… 5. I supervise… 6. I oversee… 7. I advise… 8. I handle… 9. My role is…. 10. My responsibilities include (+ing)… 11. I report to (person/people). 12. I work with/collaborate with (person/people).
4. Describing your Company 1. We’re based in (country/city)… 2. We’re located in (country/city)… 3. Our headquarters is in (country/city)… 4. The company was founded in (year)… 5. We’re in the _______ industry. 6. We produce/manufacture… 7. We sell… 8. We distribute… 9. We offer/provide… 1. We’re a local company. 2. We’re a small business. 3. We’re a start-up. 4. We have branches/subsidiaries/offices in (country). 5. We have (number) employees. 6. We’re a privately owned company/corporation /government organization/non-profit. 7. We do business with… 8. Our clients/customers include… 9. We’re a multinational company.
5. Describing your Company 1. We’re based in (country/city)… 2. We’re located in (country/city)… 3. Our headquarters is in (country/city)… 4. The company was founded in (year)… 5. We’re in the _______ industry. 6. We produce/manufacture… 7. We sell… 8. We distribute… 9. We offer/provide… 1. We’re a local company. 2. We’re a small business. 3. We’re a start-up. 4. We have branches/subsidiaries/offices in (country). 5. We have (number) employees. 6. We’re a privately owned company/corporation /government organization/non-profit. 7. We do business with… 8. Our clients/customers include… 9. We’re a multinational company.
6. Giving the history of your company • We were founded / set up / established in 1981. • We merged with X company in 1990. • We set up a subsidiary in the UK. • The subsidiary was sold off two years after and the remaining company was split into five different divisions. • We floated on the stock exchange last year, and we are now listed on the London Stock Exchange.
7. Giving the history of your company • We were founded / set up / established in 1981. • We merged with X company in 1990. • We set up a subsidiary in the UK. • The subsidiary was sold off two years after and the remaining company was split into five different divisions. • We floated on the stock exchange last year, and we are now listed on the London Stock Exchange. Talking about your products and services • We make / produce packaging material. • We manufacture car engines. • We supply paper products. • We launched a new washing powder last month. It has revolutionised the washing process. We have pioneered new ways of reducing energy costs in domestic appliances. • We are researching new products for the home entertainment industry. We hope to roll them out early next year. • We are developing new software for the internet. Our R&D department is working closely with our international partners.
8. Company Performance • We are the market leaders in three countries. • We have expanded our operations. • Our company has grown by one-third. • We make annual profits of $1 million. • Our turnover is in excess of $2 million.
9. Company Performance • We are the market leaders in three countries. • We have expanded our operations. • Our company has grown by one-third. • We make annual profits of $1 million. • Our turnover is in excess of $2 million. Company Structure • At the head is the President, or CEO. • Below the President is the Managing Director, who has overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company. • The company is divided into different departments, each with its own director. The Marketing and Sales department consists of the sales team, and customer services. The Administration department also includes Human Resources. • We employ more than 2000 people worldwide.
10. Questions for Asking about Someone’s Job/Company 1. What do you do for a living? 2. What do you do? 3. What company do you work for? 4. How long have you been with (company)? 5. How long have you been a (job)? 6. Have you always worked in (industry)? 1. Have you always worked as a (job)? 2. What did you do before that? 3. What does your company do? 4. When was the company founded? 5. Has the company been around for a while? 6. Where are you based?
11. Questions for Asking about Someone’s Job/Company 1. What do you do for a living? 2. What do you do? 3. What company do you work for? 4. How long have you been with (company)? 5. How long have you been a (job)? 6. Have you always worked in (industry)? 1. Have you always worked as a (job)? 2. What did you do before that? 3. What does your company do? 4. When was the company founded? 5. Has the company been around for a while? 6. Where are you based?