Interviewer: If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
Greg: That’s an interesting question. If I were an animal, I think I would be a dog because I work fast and I am extremely loyal.
Interviewer: Can you explain how you are loyal?
Greg: If I am treated well and have an opportunity to advance my career, then I prefer to stay at one company. I like to make long-term relationships and show loyalty to the people who have helped me.
Interviewer: Well, then do you mind if I ask why you are leaving your current company?
Greg: To be honest, I am ready to take the next step in my career which is becoming a manager. Unfortunately, there are no management positions available at my current company, and I don’t think there will be any available for a long time. So, I feel like I have no choice but to leave.
Interviewer: I see.
Patterns and Examples
If I were an animal, then I would be ____________________. ____________________ are ____________________ like me.
- If I were an animal, then I would be a tiger. Tigers are strong, proud, and do well working alone like me.
- If I were an animal, then I would be a shark. Sharks are tenacious and strong like me.
If were an animal, then I would be a/an ____________________ because ____________________.
- If were an animal, then I would be an eagle because I would want to fly and be free.
- If were an animal, then I would be a monkey because I am playful and likable.
I would be a/an ____________________ because ____________________.
- I would be a dog because dogs are loyal and fun.
- I would be a lion because they are strong and proud.
