How to talk about Occupations
Key phrases for practice:
I’m a sales rep.
I’m an office assistant.
I work at a trading company.
I work at Sony.
I’m responsible for dealing with customers.
I’m responsible for quality assurance.
What do you do?
Where do you work?
Tell me more about your job.
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Steph: (sigh) Tough day at the office.
Al: Oh really? What do you do?
Steph: I’m a financial advisor.
Al: Oh yeah? Where do you work?
Steph: I work at Citibank.
Al: Oh! Citibank! I have a bank account at Citibank.
Steph: Oh really? Thanks for your business.
Al: It’s a great place. I really think they have good customer service. So tell me more about your job.
Steph: Well, um, basically I’m responsible for investing my clients’ money and offering them some personal banking services.
Al: I see. Excellent. Oh, by the way, my name is Al.
Steph: Oh, I’m Steph. Good to meet you.
Al: Nice to meet you too.
2 replies to "How to talk about Occupations | Global English Course: Level 1 – Lesson 1"
I work at and I work for have equivalent meaning?
Hi Sergio,
Yes, they are very similar and they can both be used for basically the same meaning.
There is a small technical difference which is, “I work at” focuses more on the PLACE and “I work for” focuses more on the EMPLOYER or COMPANY.
In everyday conversation, not a big difference though.
I hope that helps!