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Lunch English Mini — Job Interviews & Career Moves

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5 Key Expressions

  1. land a job — to successfully get a job -- She finally landed a job at a top tech company.

  2. nail the interview — to do really well in an interview -- He nailed the interview and got an offer the next day.

  3. make a career move — to change jobs or switch careers -- I'm thinking about making a career move into AI.

  4. bring something to the table — to have something to contribute -- What skills do you bring to the table?

  5. a good fit — a suitable match -- I think you'd be a good fit for our team.


5 Fill in the Blanks

  1. She ___ a job at Google after three rounds of interviews.

    Show Answerlanded

  2. If you prepare well, you can ___ the interview.

    Show Answernail

  3. He decided to make a career ___ from finance to tech.

    Show Answermove

  4. What unique experience do you ___ to the table?

    Show Answerbring

  5. The hiring manager said I was a good ___ for the role.

    Show Answerfit


3 Speaking Practice Exercises

Say these out loud right now!

  1. "I'm confident I can bring a lot to the table — especially my experience with AI projects."

  2. "I've been preparing to nail this interview for weeks."

  3. "Making a career move is scary, but sometimes it's the best decision you can make."


3 Translation Quizzes

Try to say these in English!

  1. I finally got a job at the company I wanted.

    Show AnswerI finally landed a job at the company I wanted.

  2. You are a perfect match for our team.

    Show AnswerYou're a good fit for our team.

  3. What strengths can you showcase in the interview?

    Show AnswerWhat strengths can you bring to the table in the interview?


3 Listening Practice Exercises

Listen to the TTS audio and try to write them down!

  1. I'm planning to make a career move next year.
  2. She nailed the interview and got promoted within six months.
  3. A good fit means both sides benefit from the partnership.