Lesson
B2ENCareer Moves
Level up your career English! Practice essential vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills through real-life workplace scenarios. From job interviews to business decisions — this lesson prepares you for professional success in English.
Career Collocations
Fill the Gap
- She decided to pursue a career in marketing after graduating from university.
- He was offered a promotion after three years of hard work at the company.
- It is important to maintain a good work-life balance to avoid burnout.
- The company decided to hire ten new employees to handle the growing workload.
- After the merger, many workers were afraid of being made redundant.
- She had to hand in her resignation after disagreeing with the new management.
- The team worked hard to meet the deadline for the product launch.
- He decided to start his own business after years of working for others.
- Good communication skills are essential to succeed in today's workplace.
- The manager asked all staff to complete a performance review at the end of the year.
CV Sentences
Correct the Mistake
I have worked in marketing since five years.
I have worked in marketing for five years.
She is very good in solving complex problems under pressure.
She is very good at solving complex problems under pressure.
He was responsible of managing a team of ten people.
He was responsible for managing a team of ten people.
I am interesting in applying for the position of project manager.
I am interested in applying for the position of project manager.
She has a strong experiment in customer service and sales.
She has a strong experience in customer service and sales.
He achieved to increase sales by 30% in the first quarter.
He managed to increase sales by 30% in the first quarter.
I am looking forward to hear from you soon.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
She made a research on market trends before the presentation.
She did research on market trends before the presentation.
How to prepare for an interview
Content Block
Interview Questions
Talk Time
- Tell me about yourself and your professional background.
- What are your greatest strengths and how do they help you at work?
- Describe a challenging situation at work and how you handled it.
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- Why do you want to leave your current job?
- What motivates you to do your best work every day?
- Describe your ideal working environment and team.
- What salary are you expecting and how did you arrive at that figure?
Grammar in Career Context
Word Choice
- She worked forhas worked forworks forwas working for three companies before joining this firm.
- I managedam managinghave been managingwas managing this project since January and it is almost complete.
- He completeshas completedwas completingcompleted his MBA last year and immediately got a promotion.
- We have metmeetwere meetingmet our sales target every quarter this year.
- She joinedwas joininghas joinedjoins the company in 2015 and never looked back.
- I was havinghave hadhavehad three job interviews this month and feeling confident.
- The CEO presentedhas presentedpresentswas presenting the new strategy at last week's board meeting.
- They had been workingworkedworkhave worked on this deal for six months before signing the contract.
- He has workedworksworkedwas working in finance his whole career and knows the industry well.
Career Topics
Speed Debate
Useful phrases
- I strongly believe that...
- In my opinion, the evidence suggests...
- One key argument for this is...
- However, we should also consider...
- I disagree because...
- Research shows that...
- From a practical standpoint...
- On the other hand...
- This is particularly important because...
- To sum up my argument...
- Working from home is more productive than working in an office.
- A high salary is more important than job satisfaction.
- University degrees are no longer necessary for career success.
- Employees should stay loyal to one company rather than change jobs frequently.
- Artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it destroys.
- A four-day working week should be standard in all companies.
- Entrepreneurs are more successful than people who work for others.
- Women still face unfair barriers to reaching top positions in business.
- It is acceptable to lie on your CV to get a job you are qualified for.
- Social media profiles should not be checked by employers during hiring.
Job Crisis Simulation
Mission Briefing
Scenario
Your company's biggest client has just sent an urgent message threatening to cancel their contract worth $2 million. The meeting is in 45 minutes. Each team member has received different information about the situation. You must coordinate and agree on one response strategy before the meeting begins.
Account Manager
You spoke to the client's assistant this morning. They are unhappy because three deliveries were late last month and one report had errors. The client's CEO is personally involved now.
Must use: You can only share facts from your conversation. No opinions or suggestions.
Project Manager
Your team has been understaffed for two months. The delays were caused by a software failure, not human error. You have documented proof. You can fix the errors in the report within 30 minutes.
Must use: You must start every statement with "From a project perspective..."
Finance Director
Losing this client means cutting 8 jobs next quarter. However, offering a discount of more than 15% will affect this year's profit targets. The client's contract is up for renewal in 3 months anyway.
Must use: You can only speak in numbers and financial facts. No emotional language.
CEO
You have a personal relationship with the client's CEO from a golf event last year. You can call him directly but only as a last resort. You also have authority to offer up to 20% discount and a dedicated account team.
Must use: You must ask at least one question before making any statement.