How to Talk About Your Job in English
How to Talk About Your Job in English (ইংরেজিতে নিজের চাকরি নিয়ে কথা বলা)
Introductionভূমিকা
"What do you do?" is one of the first questions people ask when they meet you. Knowing how to talk about your job in English — clearly and naturally — helps you sound confident at interviews, at networking events and in everyday small talk.
"What do you do?" — কারও সাথে পরিচয় হলে এটাই প্রথম প্রশ্নগুলোর একটি। ইংরেজিতে নিজের চাকরি নিয়ে স্পষ্ট ও স্বাভাবিকভাবে কথা বলতে পারলে interview, networking বা প্রতিদিনের কথাবার্তায় আত্মবিশ্বাসী শোনায়।
Definitionসংজ্ঞা
Talking about your job means saying your role, where you work, and what you do day to day — usually with the present simple: "I'm a teacher", "I work at a bank", "I handle customer support".
চাকরি নিয়ে কথা বলা মানে নিজের পদ, কোথায় কাজ করেন আর প্রতিদিন কী করেন তা বলা — সাধারণত present simple দিয়ে: "I'm a teacher", "I work at a bank", "I handle customer support"।
Bangla Explanationবাংলা ব্যাখ্যা
নিজের কাজ বোঝাতে সহজ তিনটি structure মনে রাখুন। পদ বলতে: "I'm a / I work as a…" (I'm an accountant)। প্রতিষ্ঠান বলতে: "I work at / for…" (I work at Grameenphone)। কাজ বলতে: "I'm responsible for… / I deal with…"। খেয়াল রাখুন — পেশার আগে a/an বসে ("I'm a doctor", "I am doctor" ভুল), আর প্রতিদিনের কাজ বোঝাতে present simple ব্যবহার হয়, present continuous নয়।
Examplesউদাহরণ
- What do you do? — I'm a software engineer.তুমি কী করো? — আমি একজন সফটওয়্যার ইঞ্জিনিয়ার।
- I work at a private bank in Dhaka.আমি ঢাকার একটি বেসরকারি ব্যাংকে কাজ করি।
- I work as a graphic designer for a startup.আমি একটি স্টার্টআপে গ্রাফিক ডিজাইনার হিসেবে কাজ করি।
- I'm responsible for handling customer complaints.গ্রাহকের অভিযোগ সামলানোর দায়িত্ব আমার।
- I've been working there for three years.আমি সেখানে তিন বছর ধরে কাজ করছি।
- I'm currently looking for a new job.আমি এখন নতুন একটা চাকরি খুঁজছি।
- My job involves a lot of travelling.আমার কাজে অনেক ভ্রমণ করতে হয়।
Common Mistakesসাধারণ ভুল
I am doctor.
I am a doctor.
Before a job title in English you need a/an: 'a doctor', 'an engineer'.
I do job in a bank.
I work at a bank.
'Do job' is a direct translation from Bangla. In English we say 'work at/for' a place.
I am working there since 2020.
I have been working there since 2020.
For something that started in the past and is still true, use the present perfect continuous with 'since/for'.
My service is a teacher.
My job is teaching. / I'm a teacher.
'Service' for a job is a Bangla habit; in English use 'job', 'work' or just the role.
Tipsটিপস
- Keep your first answer short — say the role, then add detail only if they seem interested. — প্রথম উত্তরটা ছোট রাখুন — শুধু পদ বলুন, আগ্রহ দেখলে তারপর বিস্তারিত বলুন।
- In interviews, describe results, not just tasks: 'I improved sales by 20%' sounds stronger than 'I did sales'. — Interview-এ শুধু কাজ নয়, ফলাফল বলুন: 'I did sales'-এর চেয়ে 'I improved sales by 20%' বেশি শক্তিশালী শোনায়।
- 'What do you do?' is casual and friendly — it doesn't mean 'what are you doing right now?' — 'What do you do?' একটা বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ প্রশ্ন — এর মানে 'এখন কী করছ?' নয়, বরং 'তোমার পেশা কী?'
Quizকুইজ
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1. Someone asks 'What do you do?' Choose the natural reply.
2. Choose the correct sentence.
3. You started your job in 2021 and still work there. Which is correct?
Practiceঅনুশীলন
Try each one, then reveal the answer.
1. Complete: 'I ___ as a nurse at a hospital.' (naming your role)
Hint: work as a + job title
2. Fix the sentence: 'I am accountant.'
Hint: Add the right article before the job.
3. Complete: 'I'm ___ for training new staff.' (saying your duty)
Hint: be responsible for + something
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How do I answer 'What do you do?' in English?
Name your role in a full sentence: 'I'm a teacher' or 'I work as an accountant at a bank.' You can then add one detail about your daily work if the conversation continues.
What's the difference between 'work at' and 'work as'?
'Work at/for' is followed by the company or place (I work at Robi). 'Work as' is followed by your role (I work as a manager).
Is it rude to ask someone about their job in English?
No — 'What do you do?' is normal, friendly small talk in most English-speaking settings. Just avoid asking directly how much someone earns, which is considered private.