10. SPEAKING ABOUT JOB RESPONSABILITIES


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To find out what someone's job is you ask: What do you do?  / What is your job? 

How to talk about your job: I'm an office assistant. | I work as a team leader. 

Here are the key expressions you can use to say what you do: I deal with...  / I handle... / I oversee...  /I'm in charge of + noun | I'm in charge of + VERB + -ing / I'm responsible for + noun | I'm responsible for + VERB + -ing / My job involves + noun | My job involves + VERB + -ing 

to deal with = to handle
to oversee - to watch somebody / something and make sure that a job or an activity is done correctly (Synonym: supervise)
to be in charge of - It is used when you are responsible for someone or something.

You can also use the structure:
One of my responsibilities is to make sure...
One of my responsibilities is making sure... 

Examples: 
  • I work as an office assistantOne of my main responsibilities is to schedule and plan meetings and appointments. I deal with suppliers, customers and colleagues. I'm responsible for collecting and mailing correspondence, serving customers as well as maintaining supplies and equipment. 
  • I am a marketing assistantOne of my main responsibilities is to conduct marketing research and to gather important data (social media, web analytics, etc.). I'm in charge of online content on the company's website and social media accounts. I'm responsible for preparing and delivering promotional presentations. 
  • I am a customer service representativeMy job involves managing large amounts of incoming calls. I'm responsible for identifying customers' needs. I handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and keep records of customer interactions. 
EXERCISE

Read the job responsibilities below and match them with the jobs. There are three extra answers.
telemarketer, editor, cashier, media assistant, media buyer, promoter, social media specialist, copywriter, typist 

1. This person is responsible for data transfer from paper formats into digital files or database systems and for transcribing documents from dictated tapes.
2. This person oversees layout (artwork, design, photography) and checks content for accuracy and errors.
3. This person handles cash transactions with customers using cash registers.
4. This person is responsible for cold calling people using a given phone directory to sell products.
5. This person is responsible for comparing and negotiating rates, ad space and time slots with various media outlets.
6. This person is in charge of distributing product samples, brochures, flyers, etc. to source new sales opportunities.

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