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How to talk about your job

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Sat, 04/25/2009 - 00:44 — Chris McCarthy

When someone asks you 'What do you do?', they're asking 'What's your job?'. You, for example, might answer 'I work for an insurance company.'

Someone may then ask for more information using one of these questions:

  • What do you do exactly?
  • What does that entail?
  • What are you responsible for?

You can give more information using the following expressions:

  • Basically, I sell insurance policies.
  • I am responsible for customer accounts.
  • I take care of corporate accounts.
  • I usually answer customers' questions.
  • I mainly handle claims.
  • I'm an underwriter.

So my question to you is - what exactly do you do at work?

Business English - the language of business meetings

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Sat, 04/25/2009 - 08:06 — xpolstarekx

:)

Hey Smile
such a nice question Smile I'm a fitness trainer in a gym and I usualy pressurize people to do their best:)) haha Laughing I really enjoy it, cos I'm just watching them and criticize their work out:))
have a nice day Smile

Sat, 04/25/2009 - 12:05 — Sozanove

Hello

I am still a student, but at summer I work as a swimming trainer. I like such a work because I like swimming and like water very much.
A nice lesson to learn.
Thanks very much..... Applause Big Grin

Sat, 04/25/2009 - 21:17 — Yura

My job

I am responcible for knowledge of my students Devil

Sat, 05/08/2010 - 07:44 — hanuman.hkcs

We should not reveal our

We should not reveal our real attitude.Instead we should observe them very deeply like how they are talking with their colleagues.And monitor them few days after that talk about your job.If you want to search job I came across one site

Mon, 04/27/2009 - 12:42 — azadeh rezaee

what exactly do you do at work?

i am responsible for customer accounting.

Thu, 04/30/2009 - 04:39 — fishball

I'm student.But now is

I'm student.But now is holiday.So,basically,I'm a clerk.=)

Thu, 05/28/2009 - 11:19 — ces

How to talk about your job

Hello Chris,

I work as a part time bus monitor for bae here in saudi, I am responsible for all the childrens safety while they are in my care. I have to be sure that all the kids who's on the bus are being safely transported from the compounds to school and back. I also observe that the regulations are being adhere to and that any unruly behaviour is defused in firm but fair manner. My colleague and I has to check the bus and write a report if there's anything unusual or something wrong with the bus. We have to make sure that the bus are safe for the kids to ride before use.

I think I managed to answer your question and explained what do I do at work. Actually Chris this is very good for me as I get more practice writing in english. Thank you again.

Wed, 11/25/2009 - 19:42 — abshandra

Many thanks for the lesson.

Many thanks for the lesson. I really enjoy the lesson. It is easy to understand and clear explanation. I'm so lucky found this site to improve my english.

Fri, 03/12/2010 - 14:56 — vangtrangkhoc710

I am working as purchasing

I am working as purchasing expert of telecomunication comapny. My main responsibilies are purchasing all goods, services and materials for my company.I really like this work

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 13:26 — TinaSimon

I'm a photo retoucher. I am

I'm a photo retoucher. I am responsible for making customers' photos look brilliant:)
Thank you for the lesson. I adore this website.
Tina

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 15:00 — avarednob

Hi, everyone! I am a manager

Hi, everyone!
I am a manager and basically, i take care with foreign partners, handle all processes of cooperation, responsible for a customer accounts and take care of corporate accounts.
Moreover, all questions connected with purchasing goods, its delivery, all the claims have to be discussed with me

Mon, 07/12/2010 - 13:30 — Ethan8

Best Weather

I am  team leader basically i take care with all staff and handle the prosess of co operation and customer details.......

 

 

Sat, 07/16/2011 - 06:46 — nearnoori

 I work for a...

 I work for a telecommunication company. Basically, I am responsible for a productive department as a technical manager. 

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 06:28 — cherylrobort

Basically polite and decent

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