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Individual Activity: Central Mindanao University

This document contains an English language activity from Central Mindanao University assessing a student's answers to exercises about talking about weaknesses in a job interview context. The activity contains 3 parts: (1) completing a response explaining why a previous job did not provide enough challenge or opportunity for growth, (2) rewriting descriptions of weaknesses to soften the negative language, and (3) matching negative job descriptions with more positively framed alternatives. The activity evaluates a student's ability to discuss weaknesses constructively and focus on growth opportunities.

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Individual Activity: Central Mindanao University

This document contains an English language activity from Central Mindanao University assessing a student's answers to exercises about talking about weaknesses in a job interview context. The activity contains 3 parts: (1) completing a response explaining why a previous job did not provide enough challenge or opportunity for growth, (2) rewriting descriptions of weaknesses to soften the negative language, and (3) matching negative job descriptions with more positively framed alternatives. The activity evaluates a student's ability to discuss weaknesses constructively and focus on growth opportunities.

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Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL MINDANAO UNIVERSITY


University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon

ELS 67: English for Employment Across Profession 1


Activity 7: Unit 6 Exercises (Talking about your weakness)

Name: Date: 07-23-21


Grade &
BSN 2A Score:
Section:

Individual Activity

A. Compare Jarek’s and Olivia’s answers to the question, ‘Why did you leave your last job?’ Complete
Olivia’s answer using the words in the box. (1 point)

although develop feel further liked position stretched working

Jarek’s answer: Olivia’s answer:


I hated my last job, I couldn’t stand the (1)Although I really (2)liked my job, and
boss. He used to drive me crazy!... I the people I was (3)working with, I
handed in my notice and left as soon as I didn’t (4)feel I was being (5)stretched
could. enough. I’m looking for a (6)position in
which I can (7)develop my professional
skills (8)further.

B. Rewrite the descriptions of weaknesses using the expressions in brackets to soften the negative
information. (2 points each)

1. I have difficulty making decisions. (occasionally/ a bit)


I ocassionally have a little difficulty making decisions.
2. I used to be too stubborn and it was hard to get me to change my mind. (a bit/ sometimes)
I used to be a bit too stubborn and it was sometimes hard to get me to change my mind.
3. When working on projects I am a ‘big picture’ person. This means that I miss some details. (from
time to time/ might/ minor)
When working on projects, I am a ‘big picture’ person. This means that from time to time, I
might miss some minor details.

C. Match the negative expressions (1-6) to the more positive expressions (a-f). (1 point)

a. I’m bored with my job. It’s too easy. e. I’m seeking fresh challenges.
b. I can’t stand dealing with customers. d. I feel I’m best suited to working
behind the scenes.
c. The place where I work is too small. c. I’m looking for an opportunity to
contribute these skills to a larger
organization such as yours.
d. I don’t have many professional skills. f. I’m seeking the possibility to develop
further professionally.
e. I only know the theory. b. I’m keen to develop my practical
skills.
f. There are things that I don’t like at a. I enjoy a great deal about my current
work. job.

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