D. Choose the sentence that reveals the main idea of the text.
Ø EEng., adopting the latest discoveries, contributes to technical progress.
Ø A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering gives you a chance to find the well-paid job.
Ø It’s easy to promote yourself and make a career working in the field of EEng.
VIII. Read the CV. Act out the job hunting interview with this candidate discussing her strong and weak points. Then make your own CV.
Education:
Double Majors:
Minor:
Study Abroad:
Related Experience:
Other Experience:
Susan Quigley
432-543-6543 Cell: 333-123-1234
susan.quigley@abcu.edu
35 White Street
New York, NY 10001
Bachelor of Arts, ABC University, New York, NY, May 2011
English and Latin American Studies
Spanish
Bogota, Colombia - January 2010
Library Assistant, Cervantes Library, ABC University
Sept. 2007 - present
Perform general administrative duties to support professional staff
Founder and leader, Harry Potter Book Club, New York, NY Jan. 2007 - present
Intern, Calles y Sueños Cultural Space, Bogotá
Spring 2009
Assisted in teaching complimentary English lessons to
community members
English Tutor, Queens, NY
Jan. 2008 - May 2008
Assisted student in writing and proofreading essays, focusing on emphasis through rhetorical devices
Volunteer at Community Library, Queens, NY
Jan. 2008 - May 2008
Catalogued thousands of donated books, CDs, and DVDs
Started weekly book group for elementary students to learn basic Spanish words through listening to children's books read aloud and translated
Summer Counselor, NY Arts Camp
Summer 2004 - Summer 2007
Coordinated cultural outings for children aged 10-13 i.e. trips to the theater, musical concerts, and museums including backstage conversations with artists when possible
Helped students to plan, advertise, and hold their own artistic performances and exhibitions
Swim Team Assistant Coach, Brooklyn, NY Summer 2006
Taught 6-8 year olds to swim the four major strokes
Trombonist in All-state wind ensemble, section leader in jazz band
Arts & Culture Editor, PS 101 High School Paper High School
IX. Pre-reading task:
Think and answer
1) Have you ever done any seasonal work? If so, can you about this experience?
2) What kinds of business may want seasonal employees/workers?
3) What are the advantages and disadvantages of seasonal hiring for employers and employees?
Read the following text to check your ideas. Compile your application letter for at Jobofer.org . Include:
1. an introduction: introduce yourself and say where you saw the job advert.
A summary of your qualifications.
A summary of your working experience.
Use the following phrases to help you:
I am writing in reply to your advertisement in [name of newspaper/website] for
[job title].
I am currently working on ...
My main qualifications are ...
I started working in ...
I believe I have the right experience and qualifications for this job, specifically my ...
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.