Lesson reference

Module 3 Lesson 2

Lesson reference

(not) to have experience in (doing) something – (not) to possess enough language and skills to do something
I don’t have experience in Java, but I learn really fast


To have strong (analytical) skills – to be able to do the activity well, because you have practiced it
I have strong people skills, as I’ve been working as a recruiter in IT for more than 10 years.


(not) to be familiar with – (not) to know much about
I’m not really familiar with Jenkins, but I don’t think it would pose a problem.


To be good at (doing) something – to be successful at something
I’m really good at conflict resolution.


To be a quick learner – to learn fast
I haven’t worked in IT before, but I’m a quick learner so I believe I’ll be able to handle it.


To go the extra mile – to make more effort than is expected of you
I’m ready to go the extra mile to get better results in the project.


To have a can-do attitude – to be confident and willing to deal with problems and new tasks
I have a can-do attitude, which helps me a lot when dealing with new tasks.


To make decisions on your own – to be able to do something independently without other people involved
I can make decisions on my own which enables me to work faster and achieve more.


To deal with (doing) something – take action in order to do something or solve a problem
I deal with fixing bugs as this is part of my job.


To be attentive to (something) – to be listening or watching carefully
I am very attentive to detail which helps me a lot in my job as a tester.