Unit 1 Applying For A Job
Learning Objectives
Preparing for a job interview Talking about educational background, qualifications, experiences and special skills Writing a curriculum vitae and a letter of application
◆ Warm-up Practice
◆ Listening Task
◆ Speaking Task
◆ Reading Task
◆ Writing Task
◆ Follow-up Practice
We need to discuss some questions about what we are going to learn in this unit. Sure, that’ll help us understand better about what we are asked to do.
1.Read the following telephone tips.
Tips for Job Interview
1) Learn about the company.
2) Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
3) Prepare answers to broad questions about yourself.
4) Prepare questions of your own.
5) Practice an interview with a friend or relative.
6) Arrive before the scheduled time of your interview.
7) Make a good first impression.
8) Relax and answer each question concisely.
9) Be positive and enthusiastic.
10) Thank the interviewer for their time and shake hands firmly.
2. Discuss the following questions:
a) Which do you think are the five most important interview tips? Why?
b) Which of the tips do you disagree with? Why?
c) Can you add more tips as advice for job interview? d) When looking for a job, what factors do you consider important? Please list a number of factors in order of importance, and compare it with your partner’s. Try to state your reasons.
e) When applying for a job, what preparations do you think you should make?
f) Discuss in pairs or groups what kind of company you would like to work in and give reasons.
3. Key vocabulary
Can you complete the passage with right words or phrases?
When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may decide to advertise the job or position in the appointments section of a newspaper. People who are interested can then apply for the job by sending in a letter of application or covering letter (US cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or CV ( US résumé) containing details of their education and experience. A company may also ask
Preparing for a job interview Talking about educational background, qualifications, experiences and special skills Writing a curriculum vitae and a letter of application
◆ Warm-up Practice
◆ Listening Task
◆ Speaking Task
◆ Reading Task
◆ Writing Task
◆ Follow-up Practice
We need to discuss some questions about what we are going to learn in this unit. Sure, that’ll help us understand better about what we are asked to do.
1.Read the following telephone tips.
Tips for Job Interview
1) Learn about the company.
2) Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
3) Prepare answers to broad questions about yourself.
4) Prepare questions of your own.
5) Practice an interview with a friend or relative.
6) Arrive before the scheduled time of your interview.
7) Make a good first impression.
8) Relax and answer each question concisely.
9) Be positive and enthusiastic.
10) Thank the interviewer for their time and shake hands firmly.
2. Discuss the following questions:
a) Which do you think are the five most important interview tips? Why?
b) Which of the tips do you disagree with? Why?
c) Can you add more tips as advice for job interview? d) When looking for a job, what factors do you consider important? Please list a number of factors in order of importance, and compare it with your partner’s. Try to state your reasons.
e) When applying for a job, what preparations do you think you should make?
f) Discuss in pairs or groups what kind of company you would like to work in and give reasons.
3. Key vocabulary
Can you complete the passage with right words or phrases?
When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may decide to advertise the job or position in the appointments section of a newspaper. People who are interested can then apply for the job by sending in a letter of application or covering letter (US cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or CV ( US résumé) containing details of their education and experience. A company may also ask
References: HONORS & Dean’s list, 3 semesters ACTIVITIES Member, Academic Affairs Advisory Committee, College of DuPage, 1997-99