Module 3 Job Hunting

PREVIEW

A. Work in pairs. What do the people in the photos do?

B. Read the following tips for finding a job and discuss which ones you agree or don’t agree with. Why?

v Contact your friends and see how they can help.

v Visit an employment agency and ask about available jobs.

v Look for the job that gives the best salary.

v Read the advertisements in the Business section of your local newspaper and try to find a job that matches your skills, qualifications and interests.

v Ask your parents or their colleagues to get you a job in the companies where they work.

v Discuss your goals and interests with your friends and make a plan for how to proceed.

v Talk to a counselor at the place where you are studying and ask for some advice.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: EXPRESSING YOUR PERSONAL VIEW

A. How would you personally start job hunting? Use the phrases in the box to help you.

e.g. I think it’s time to start by asking my friend to help me.

May be I should begin by visiting an employment agency.

Why don’t Ilook through a Job Advertisements Section in a newspaper to find the most suitable position?

READING: FIRST DAY NERVES

A. What do you remember about your first day at school or university? Describe your feelings and behavior (mind using Past Tenses).

B. Here are some “dos” and “don’ts” about how to behave in a new job. Can you tell which are which?

Smile and be friendly Learn all the office gossip Compare the new job with your old one Introduce yourself to everyone	Learn the names of your colleagues Refuse offers to help Leave on time, you aren’t paid to stay on Volunteer for projects
Wear casual clothes, it’s more relaxed Arrive at work on time Stick to your lunch hour, it’s part of the contract Ask questions Stick to deadlines

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