ielts speaking part one about dream job, ideal colleague

Candidate: My ideal colleague should be 'understanding', 'co-operative' and 'helpful'.

It's difficult to think of an ideal colleague. In fact, I work well with most people. If I had to choose three qualities, I would say 'communicative', 'dutiful' and 'caring'.

Candidate: Well, that's not something I've ever really thought about, but I suppose would say I have a good sense of business.

Well, that's an interesting question. Um ... I suppose he/she would perceive me as a who has a good sense of direction.

My boss would say that I have a strong sixth sense for markets and I learn new things and procedures quickly. I think these skills have been the main factors which helped me promoted in the last two years.

My boss would describe me as a hard-working, loyal and committed person. He/she say that I work well on my own initiative and deliver what he/she wants on time with standards.

I've never really thought about that. My boss would describe me as a person who has head for business. o He/she would say I'm determined, hard-working and goal-oriented. He would al so say I so active and efficient that no one in the office can keep up with me.

Candidate: I prefer to work with people who are understanding and helpful.

I admire and work best with people who are of good character and have integrity.

I lend to work well with people who are confident and straightforward.

I work well with anyone who delivers what they promise. At the same lime, I always try to keep my word. Er. .. let's say, a 'win-win' situation.

I like to work for someone who allows me the autonomy to perform my job to the best of my knowledge and abilities.

Candidate: I prefer to work in teams. I find that better decisions are made when people work together and share ideas. Of course. I'm happy to work alone when required too.

Both. I can work independently and also enjoy working as a part of a team if required.

I work very well by myself because I'm self-motivated and conscientious if not selfish. I'm comfortable working in teams too.

Candidate: Well, both arc important ... er. .. let's put it this way, I have always tried to achieve a balance between my career and my family life.

Well, I tend to spend more time with my family.