How to talk about your company & job? - Free English Speaking & Vocabulary lesson.

Summary

In this lesson, SEMA provides practical guidance on how to confidently talk about your company and job, whether in interviews or social settings. She explains key expressions such as 'headquartered,' 'founded,' 'workforce,' 'operates in,' 'market position,' 'competitors,' and 'success strategy' to describe a company’s location, history, industry, employees, and achievements. She also covers how to discuss your job position, responsibilities, and personal likes or dislikes about your work. Using clear examples from both large corporations and small companies, the video equips viewers with the vocabulary and confidence to describe their professional life effectively and engagingly.

Takeaways

• 🏢 'Headquartered' refers to the main office or base location of a company.
• 📜 'Founded' or 'Established' indicates the year or history of the company.
• 👥 'Has a workforce' describes the number of employees, who are a key asset of the company.
• 🌍 'Operates in' explains the fields, industries, or geographic locations where the company conducts business.
• 📊 'Market position' reflects the share of customers a company has compared to its competitors.
• ⚔️ 'Competitors' are other companies operating in the same field or market.
• 🚀 'Success strategy' highlights the reasons behind a company's achievements, such as quality, technology, or customer service.
• 💼 When discussing a job, mention your 'job position' or designation, e.g., Sales Executive or HR Executive.
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• 📝 Describe your 'job responsibilities', detailing daily tasks and roles within the company.
• 😊 Express what you like about your job, such as personal growth or challenges, and what you dislike, like excessive travel or late hours.
• 🗣️ Combine company and job details in conversations or interviews for a comprehensive and professional response.

Q & A

What does 'headquartered' mean in the context of a company?

'Headquartered' refers to the main office or the central location where a company's primary operations are based.

When should we use the expressions 'was founded' or 'established'?

These expressions are used to describe the history of a company, indicating the year or period when the company began operations.

What does 'has a workforce' signify?

'Has a workforce' refers to the employees of a company, emphasizing the total number of people employed and their importance as a company asset.

How is the expression 'operates in' used?

'Operates in' is used to describe either the field or industry in which the company works or the geographical locations where the company functions.

What is meant by 'market position'?

'Market position' indicates a company's share of the market relative to competitors, showing how many customers it has captured compared to others.

Who are considered competitors in a business context?

Competitors are other companies operating in the same field that oppose or compete with your company for market share and customers.

What is a 'success strategy' for a company?

A success strategy refers to the reasons behind a company's success, such as quality products, customer service, cutting-edge technology, or employee empowerment.

How can one describe their job position?

One can describe their job position by stating their designation, such as 'I work as a Sales Executive' or 'I am the receptionist at Hotel Mirador.'

What should be mentioned when talking about job responsibilities?

When discussing job responsibilities, you should mention the specific tasks and duties performed daily, such as recruiting employees or managing sales.

How can you express what you like or dislike about your job?

To express likes, you can say what aspects challenge or satisfy you, like 'I enjoy my job because it challenges me to grow.' To express dislikes, mention specific difficulties, such as long hours or excessive travel.

Can small companies also have headquarters and branches?

Yes, even small companies can have a main office (headquarters) and other branches located in different areas.

How can you summarize your company using the key expressions?

You can describe your company by combining expressions: where it is headquartered, when it was founded, its workforce size, the fields it operates in, its market position, and its success strategy.