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  1. Carlos
    Spanish He estado considerando solicitar un nuevo trabajo. La fecha límite de la solicitud es la próxima semana.

    I've been thinking about applying for a new job. The application deadline is next week.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish Suena prometedor. ¿Qué tipo de puesto buscas? Un cambio de carrera puede ser emocionante pero estresante.

    Sounds promising. What kind of position are you looking for? A career change can be exciting but stressful.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish Es un puesto de marketing en una gran empresa. Si consigo la entrevista, necesitaré prepararme con cuidado.

    It's a marketing position at a large company. If I get the interview, I'll need to prepare carefully.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish ¿Has actualizado tu currículum? El candidato con las cualificaciones más claras suele ganar.

    Have you updated your resume? The candidate with the clearest qualifications usually gets the job.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Sí, lo revisé el fin de semana pasado. El certificado de mi curso en la universidad también debería ayudar.

    Yes, I checked it last weekend. The certificate from my university course should also help.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Sin duda. ¿Mencionaste tu trabajo en la firma el verano pasado? La experiencia real importa más que cualquier título.

    No doubt. Did you mention your work at the firm last summer? Real experience matters more than any degree.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Lo incluí. El gerente de allí dijo que me escribiría una buena referencia si se la pidiera.

    I included it. The manager there said he would write me a good reference if I asked.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Brillante. Creo que también deberías incluir tu francés intermedio. Los idiomas siempre impresionan a un empleador.

    Great. I think you should also include your intermediate French. Languages always impress an employer.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Buen punto. ¿Debería asistir al curso que empieza el próximo mes antes de la entrevista?

    Good point. Should I attend the course that starts next month before the interview?

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Podría ayudar, pero si el horario de la lección choca con tu cita, sáltatelo.

    It might help, but if the lesson time conflicts with your appointment, skip it.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Cierto. En su lugar, me concentraré en practicar respuestas de entrevista. El profesor de mi antigua clase se ofreció a entrenarme.

    True. Instead, I'll focus on practicing interview answers. The teacher from my old class offered to coach me.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Eso es maravilloso. Estoy segura de que tendrás éxito.

    That's wonderful. I'm sure you'll succeed.

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