Asking About a Job Spanish Listening Test

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The speaker asked whether training happens before applying for the job. The position has no training under any circumstances. The speaker asked whether the job includes training during the first weeks. The speaker asked whether training is required only after leaving the job.

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The speaker has never handled customer payments. The speaker already knows this exact register system very well. The speaker has payment experience but has never used this particular register system. The speaker used the system only for tracking inventory.

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The speaker is unavailable every morning of the week. The speaker can work Friday mornings but not other mornings. The speaker can work mornings except on Fridays because of classes. The speaker has classes only at night and is free every morning.

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The job involves only online orders and no customers in the store. The job is limited to stocking shelves after closing. The position requires helping in-person customers and handling online orders. The position requires customers to place every order by telephone.

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The speaker submitted only a contact number without a résumé. The speaker forgot to include any way to make contact. The speaker submitted a résumé and a short letter containing contact details. The speaker submitted a long contract instead of application documents.

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Employees learn their schedule only on the day of each shift. The schedule is fixed permanently when someone is hired. The work schedule is published two weeks in advance. The schedule changes every two weeks without being announced.

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The speaker has already accepted without asking about extra hours. The speaker wants to avoid working at all during the busy season. Before accepting, the speaker wants to know whether overtime is offered in the busy season. The speaker is asking whether the store closes during the busy season.

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The store wants someone who needs constant supervision to learn tasks. The store is hiring only a person with management experience. The store wants someone who learns quickly and can work with little supervision. The store wants someone who refuses unfamiliar tasks.

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The interview date is sent before anyone reviews the application. The speaker must choose an interview date without hearing from the store. If the speaker passes the initial review, the interview date will be sent by email. Passing the first review means the speaker is hired without an interview.

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The speaker asked only about salary because there is no sales experience. The speaker assumes sales experience is the only skill the employer values. Despite having sales experience, the speaker asked which skills matter most for the role. The speaker asked which skills are least useful before deciding not to apply.