Work experience: applications and part-time jobs

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apply for a position

подавать заявку на вакансию

syn:

apply for a job

to formally ask to be considered for a job

My sister applied for a position as a camp assistant and included her volunteering experience.

I decided to apply for a position at a local café because the weekend hours suited me.

attend a job interview

приходить на собеседование

syn:

go to a job interview

to go to a meeting where an employer asks questions to assess your suitability

I will attend a job interview on Friday, so I am practising answers with a friend.

My cousin attended a job interview at the library and explained why she enjoys helping readers.

balance work and study

совмещать работу и учёбу

to give enough time and attention to both a job and education

My cousin balanced work and study by keeping weekday evenings free for assignments.

I need to balance work and study, so I only do one shift during exam weeks.

build your CV

нарабатывать опыт для резюме

syn:

strengthen your CV

to gain experience and achievements that make your employment record stronger

I built my CV through a summer placement and a first-aid course.

Volunteering can build your CV by showing that you can organise events and work with others.

deal with customers

работать с клиентами

syn:

serve customers

to communicate with and help people buying goods or services

You need patience to deal with customers who are unsure what they want.

At the bookshop, I dealt with customers looking for gifts and suggested suitable titles.

earn your own money

fill in an application form

gain practical experience

learn from experience

make a good impression

take on responsibility

work flexible hours