The document discusses employment topics such as jobs, personal characteristics, applying for jobs, job advertisements, the job application process, working conditions, job requirements, and presenting job information. It includes exercises for students to discuss strengths and weaknesses, complete sentences about skills and experience, listen to conversations, and present on a chosen job.
The document discusses employment topics such as jobs, personal characteristics, applying for jobs, job advertisements, the job application process, working conditions, job requirements, and presenting job information. It includes exercises for students to discuss strengths and weaknesses, complete sentences about skills and experience, listen to conversations, and present on a chosen job.
The document discusses employment topics such as jobs, personal characteristics, applying for jobs, job advertisements, the job application process, working conditions, job requirements, and presenting job information. It includes exercises for students to discuss strengths and weaknesses, complete sentences about skills and experience, listen to conversations, and present on a chosen job.
The document discusses employment topics such as jobs, personal characteristics, applying for jobs, job advertisements, the job application process, working conditions, job requirements, and presenting job information. It includes exercises for students to discuss strengths and weaknesses, complete sentences about skills and experience, listen to conversations, and present on a chosen job.
2. Comment on the proverb above. 3. Say similar expressions in your mother tongue, and then translate them into English.
RESEARCHING ABOUT YOURSELF
Complete the the sentences (a-j) using the prepositions in, to or at ; and then fill in the headings (1-6) in the mind map using the words in the box below. (E4JH)
Achievements Experience Knowledge
Languages Personal characteristics Skills
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LISTENING o Listen to two friends, Federico and Jack, talking about Federico's strengths and weaknesses. In pairs, discuss the following questions. 1. What has Federico recently decided to do? 2. Why has he made this decision? 3. What does Federico claim to be good at? 4. What would Federico really like to be able to do? 5. What is Federico doing in order to achieve this aim?
o Listen again and underline the personal characteristics in the box below that best describe Federico. In pairs, discuss your answers using evidence from the conversation to support your opinion.
creative disorganised flexible
impatient reliable successful
o Match the personal characteristics (1-6) to the questions (a-f)
1. creative a. Do you always do what you say you'll do?
2. decisive b. Are you good at getting other people to agree with you? 3. flexible c. Are you good at making your mind up quickly? 4. organised d. Are you able to plan ahead successfully? 5. persuasive e. Are you able to cope with last-minute changes? 6. reliable f. Are you good at coming up with imaginative solutions?
o Put the personal characteristics above in the negative by adding a prefix (dis-, un- or in- )
e.g. uncreative
o Talk about your strengths and weaknesses to a neighbour. Use the table below
Strengths Weaknesses Positive Negative
characteristics characteristics I'm excellent at... I'm not very good at... I am ... I can sometimes be.. I'm able to ... I could be better at... I try to ... Occasionally I am ... I'm interested in ... I'm reasonably good at... I can be a little bit ... I recently managed to ... I would like to be able to ..
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VOCABULARY (E. O.)
Applying for a job
Use the correct form of these verbs to complete the sentences : offer - send it off – find - go into - fill in - apply for 1. I left university six months ago and I still……………..haven't a job. It's more difficult than I thought it would be. 2. I've ………….a part-time job. I hope I get it - it's four afternoons a week. 3. I'm not really sure what I want to do when I leave school. I might…………. banking like my Dad. 4. I've the application form and………………, so now I've just got to wait until I hear from them. 5. I can't believe it. They've…………….. me that job in New York. They want me to start next month.
When you apply for a job, the employer might ask for references from people who know you, particularly a previous employer. The person who writes your reference is called a referee.
Job advertisements
Use these words to complete the adverts:
Cleaner salary experience Local hotel............... cleaner, Monday--Friday, 9am-1pm. Good..........of pay. Tel: 221 87 654 56. temporary rates Accounts Full-time.......... in busy car hire company. To start immediately. training leave Computer skills essential. ............... according to age and experience. Phone Busby's on 01267 435 985. Sales Assistant applicant apply The successful……… must be hard-working, responsible and honest. Previous……….. an advantage but full will be given. …………….to: Mr Kwasi, Tel. 01274 768231. requires position Nurse ………….position for three months to replace nurse on maternity……………. .
JOB APPLICATION PROCESS
Rank the process from top to bottom (1-8).
Sending a cover letter Responding to interview questions
Sending a CV/resume Making interview small talk Sending a follow-up letter Reading a job advertisement Researching the market Researching yourself
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Read the sentences and then put the phrases into the correct list below :
1. I work very long hours.
2. It isn't very well-paid. 3. I get a company car. 4. I get six weeks' paid holiday 5. They've got a good pension scheme. 6. I'm on a pretty good salary. 7. I’m hoping to get promoted next year. 8. I can do overtime if I like. 9. You can work your way up quite quickly. 10. They run a system of flexi-time. 11. I get a regular pay rise. 12. I get private health insurance. 13. They've said I can go part-time after I've had my baby. 14. I'm taking a few days off next week. The kids are off school. 15. I’m ambitious. I want to move up the career ladder. 16. They give us a bonus at the end of the year.
Money Hours Benefits/ Perks Promotion Holiday
Benefits are extras you get from your employer in addition to your salary. Perks is an informal word for benefits. e.g. "A company car is one of the perks of the job. "
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1. Form groups of 4 or 5, choose one job and discuss the following requirements:
Qualifications (diplomas, degrees)
Personal qualities Responsibilities Experience Age range, if appropriate Pay and benefits
2. Write a report 3. Make a short presentation ; each of the above requirements should be presented by one group member. 4. Answer the questions your classmates ask. 5. A mark will be allocated for your performance.
