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B. Complete these sentences with the verbs from the box. Use a good dictionary to help you.MARKET LEADER Unit 1 Careers "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." Starting up A. Discuss these questions. 1.Are you ambitious? Why or why not? 2.Do you have a career plan? Where do you want to be in 10 years' time? 3.Which of the following would you prefer to do? a)Work for one company during your career b)Work for several different companies c)Work for yourself
B. Which of the following areas do you work in (or would you like to work in)? Why? 1. Sales and marketing 4. Administration and personnel 2. Finance 5. Production 3. Management 6. Research and development (R&D) 7. IT Department C. What should you do to get ahead in your career? Choose the four most important tips from the list below. 1.Change companies often 2.Use charm and sex appeal with your superiors 3.Attend all meetings 4.Go to your company's social functions 5.Be energetic and enthusiastic at all times 6.Be the last to leave work every day 7.Find an experienced person to give you help and advice 8.Study for extra qualifications in your free time
Vocabulary (Career Moves) A. The phrases below all include the word career. Match them to their correct meanings. Use a good dictionary to help you.
B. Complete these sentences with the verbs from the box. Use a good dictionary to help you.
1.Employees in large multinationals....................excellent career opportunities if they are willing to travel. 2.Some people..................a career break to do something adventurous like sailing round the world or going trekking in India. 3.One way to.................. a career move is to join a small but rapidly growing company. 4.In some companies it can take years to..................the career ladder and reach senior management level. 5.Certain companies.................. career opportunities to the long-term unemployed or to people without formal qualifications. 6.Ambitious people often.................. on a career plan while they are still at school or university.
C. Look at the groups of words below. Cross out the noun or noun phrase which doesn't go with the verb in each group.
A. In your opinion, which three qualities below are the most important for a successful career in business? Reading (Female Train Drivers) A. Are certain careers more suitable for women than for men? Which do you consider a) for women only? b) for men only? c) for either? Include other careers.
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