| I think its time to start Maybe we should begin by Lets go see Why dont we read | We need to think about where We could find out about available jobs I suppose we should think about I suggest we start by |
Active vocabulary
I. Here is a list of words and expressions connected with jobs. Divide them into the following categories:
| Departments in a company | Money | Losing a job | Adjectives describing different jobs | Hours of work | Applying for a job |
Words:
personnel, accounts, references, a salary, advertising, out of work, rate of unemployment, sales, to go for an interview, a wage, to get a bonus, manual, to make someone redundant, a 7% pay rise, to earn US $50.000p., marketing, skilled, to fire an employee, a 9 to 5 job, challenging, to get a commission, gratifying, an hourly rate, boring, to do overtime, to fill in an application form, to work in shifts, rewarding, to work flexi time, to make ends meet, to do something for a living.
II. Think of a job. Do not say what the job is. Let your group members guess by asking you general questions (to which answers will be Yes or No). The students cannot ask more than 10 questions. You may be asked questions like that:
Do you get a big salary?
Is it a 9 to 5 job?
Do you have to deal with children (patience, people)?
Do you work in shifts?
Do you often have to work overtime?
Speaking
I. Interview each other:
If you have a job:
a) How and why did you make up your mind what to be?
b) Has it always been your ambition to do this?
c) Does your job suit you? Why?
If you dont have a job
d) What would you like to be? Why?
e) What will you have to do to get this job?
f) Why do you think you would be well-suited for this job?
II. Look at the list of jobs below and choose the one you would most like to do and the one you would least like to do.
| nurse | disc jockey | head of a big company |
| journalist | pilot | tourist guide |
| shop assistant | farmer | taxi driver |
| manufacturer | sculptor | interpreter |
| policeman | manager | air steward |
| teacher | car mechanic | engineer |
| cook | secretary | doctor |
Reading
Read the sentences below. Fill in Do or Dont to make useful advice for a job-hunter. Explain your reasons.
DOs and Donts For Job Seekers
stress your qualification for the job opening
mention any experience you have which is relevant to the job
talk and think as far as possible about the future rather than the past.
... escape testing.
... arrive a little late.
... behave as a know it all.
... write incorrect information about yourself to look better.
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... approach the employer with respectful dignity.
indicate where possible your stability, attendance record and good safety experience
assume an air of confidence
be one of those who can do everything
hedge in answering questions
hang around, prolonging interview, when it should be over
arrive late and breathless for an interview
isolate yourself from contacts that might help you find a job
make claims if you cannot deliver on the job
try to be optimistic in your attitude
try to overcome nervousness and shortness of breath
learn ahead of time about the company and its product
apply for a job in person
answer questions honestly
have a good resume
know the importance of getting along with people
recognize your limitations
make plenty of applications
indicate your flexibility and readiness to learn
keep stressing your need for a job
discuss past experience which has no application to the job situation
apologize for your age
be untidy in appearance
beg for consideration
mumble or speak with a muffled voice
write incorrect information on your CV to make it look better
... pay little attention to your own appearance.
... show yourself one who can do everything.
... speak in a low voice.
... think a lot before answering a question.
Reading comprehension
