Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
In today’s world, companies are looking for excellent employees. They want to hire the best worker for each position. It can be difficult to find the perfect job because companies want the most innovative employees. They are looking for people who know about the newest technology and the latest skills. Your resume must be very impressive in order to find the perfect job today. You need to have skills that are on the cutting edge.
When something is on the cutting edge, it is the newest and best. It is very common to hear people talking about cutting-edge technology. This might include the latest computer or a new computer program. People can also be on the cutting edge. If you’re on the cutting edge, you know about the newest ideas in your industry. In order to be on the cutting edge, you need to study new information and practice new skills. This can help you find a wonderful job, and you will feel very pleased.
In today’s lesson, you will meet four new characters who want to be on the cutting edge of things.
3. Watch - Watch the video without reading the dialog.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Kelsey: Hello! Are you Dominique?
Dominique: Hi! Yes! You must be Kelsey. It’s great to meet you!
Kelsey: Thank you!
Dominique: So, I read your resume. It’s very impressive. I want my company to be on the cutting edge of things. The latest, the greatest, the best. I have a few ideas, but I want to make sure my employees are ready for that. Do you think you’re ready for that?
Kelsey: Absolutely! In fact…
Dominique: Oh!
Dominique: There are several people interested in the position, but I was really impressed with your resume. What do you think your strengths are?
Andy_H: Organization. For sure. I am very organized. In fact, I brought this….
Dominique: I am very impressed…
Sheila: By my resume. Absolutely. I know. I’m very impressive.
Kelsey: I really like to travel, and I like to meet people, and I want to work for you and your new company. So, if you hire me, I’d be very pleased... very pleased. Please, hire me.
Andy_H: And that brings us here.… Here, you’ll see how I used the extra time and money to build even more bookshelves for my office. And I became even more organized.
Sheila: I see. I have just a few more questions for you the job. And how long have you enjoyed travelling?
Dominique: Since I was a kid. My family used to go on trips during the summer. I just love seeing new things.
Kelsey: It sounded better this morning.
Dominique: Thank you. That was an innovative and new way to answer my questions. Very cutting edge!
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Discussion
Dominique is starting a new company, and she wants it to be on the cutting edge. Today, she is interviewing possible employees. First, she meets with Kelsey, who is very excited about this opportunity. She even wrote a song because she hopes Dominique will hire her. Dominique enjoys Kelsey’s innovative interview style.
Next, Dominique meets with Andy. Organization is Andy’s greatest skill. He is very happy to share his organizational abilities with Dominique. He explains how he can save her both time and money. Finally, it is time for Dominique to interview Sheila. However, Sheila interviews her instead. Dominique thinks that Sheila’s resume is very impressive.
What was your best interview experience? Do you like working on the cutting edge?
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