Talk a Lot Getting a Job Agree or Disagree? Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Say why Find out what your partner thinks, and mark the boxes with for agree and x for disagree: Me: My Partner: I never prepare before a job interview I prefer to think on my feet! … … Looking for a job is too boring for words … … I haven’t got a CV … … “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen … … A job interview is a marvellous opportunity to showcase your talents … … I’m always scared stiff the night before an important interview … … I’m not very good at selling myself … … … … It’s really hard to find job security these days … … 10 I look good on paper, but I don’t come across well at interviews … … 11 Voluntary work is a great way to gain valuable work experience … … 12 I can always rely on my referees to give me a good reference … … … … … … … … … … … … “Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice, and need.” – Voltaire 13 “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius 14 I usually add a few “extra” qualifications when filling out forms 15 In my opinion, the interviewer will decide whether you’ve got the job within fifteen seconds of first clapping eyes on you [seeing you] 16 When it comes to actually getting a job, it’s not what you know, but who you know 17 Without rejection and failure, it is hard to appreciate acceptance and success 60