Applying for a job

Some weeks after Leo Johnson had sent his resumé to Glow Co., a big fashion company,

 he was invited for an interview with Mr. Glen Custer, the general manager.

Mr. Custer: Why are you applying for a job here?

           Leo: Because this is a good company. I believe I will be able to improve

                   myself and be useful to the growth of the firm.

Mr. Custer: Do you have an experience?

           Leo: Last year I worked as a trainee at the bank.

Mr. Custer: Hmmm… So, you have no experience…

           Leo: I have no experience as an employee, sir. But I’m sure you   

                   will like my work if you will give me a chance.  

Mr. Custer: Uh uh! How much do you expect earn?

           Leo: I don’t know the company’s wage policy. Perhaps you

                   could help me with my answer.

Mr. Custer: Our policy is according to the present job market.

           Leo: That’s great for me.

Mr. Custer: How long do you plan to work with us?   

           Leo: As long as it is interesting for both of us. But if it depends on me

                   it will be for a long time.

Mr. Custer: Well, I liked yours answers. The job is yours. Congratulations!!

           Leo: Thank you very much, sir.

Mr. Custer: You’re welcome.

Vocabulary:

to apply − to ask, to request                    resumé − curriculum vitae

manager − organizer                              growth − expansion, development

trainee − someone in training                 employee − worker

to be sure − to be certain                       to earn − to get, to gain

wage − remuneration                             policy − plan, program

perhaps − maybe                                  great − fine, excellent

as long as − while, until                         both − the two

Obs.: Leia e analise o texto, só após resolva as questões.

1. According to the text, Leo Johnson:

    a) answered objectively al the questions Mr. Custer asked him.

 x b) didn’t answer all the questions Mr. Custer asked him.

    c) was insecure about some questions.

    d) has experience in bank management.

    e) wants to work for the Grow Corporations for some time.

2. How much will Leo Johnson earn in his new job?

 x a) It’s mentioned in the text.

    b) A high salary.

    c) A low salary in the beginning.

    d) It will depend on his qualifications.

    e) Mr. Custer will decide after Johnson’s trial period.

3. Mr. Custer probably gave the job to Leo Johnson because he:

    a) had to think about Johnson’s questions.

    b) appreciated Johnson’s experience ay a bank.

    c) felt sorry for Johnson.

 x d) appreciated the interview.

    e) considered Johnson a good young student.

4. The expressions “Hummm” and “Uh hu” in the text probably mean:

 x a) hesitation and agreement.

    b) disgust and indifference.

    c) doubt and irony.

    d) disatisfaction and surprise. 

    e) disappointment and reproach.

5. The question “How much do you expect to earn?” is approximately the same as:

    a) How much dollars do you intend to get?

    b) How many dollars you pretend to receive?

 x c) What salary are you expecting to get?

    d) How high is the money you plan to make?

    e) Which wage you have in mind?

6. Transcreva todos os pronomes interrogativos do texto.

    Why  -  how much  -  how long

7. Leo Johnson nunca esteve empregado. Transcreva uma frase do texto que

    justifique esta afirmação.
    I have no Experience as an employee, sir.

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