Unit Two Job Hunting

   In this unit you willlearn about:

1 How to get information from job-offeringadvertisements

2 What is a resumecontained

3 What to prepare for a job interview

4 How to write resume and cover letter

Learning outcomes

At the end of this unit, you will be able to:

1 have a clear understanding ofjob-offering advertisements

2 know something about the resume

3 make preparations for a job interview

4 write resume and cover letter

Part one Ear Practice

Task one: Listen and fill in the missing parts.

1. Aresume is a description of you            your skills, abilities, andaccomplishments. It will be the most important            in your impending job search. The purpose ofthe resume is            theemployer. Its' goal is to get the employer to speak to you          about how you might best aid hisor her organization. Your resume should be honest,          , concise, and easy to read.

 2. When applying for a job a           should be sent or posted withyour resume.Your cover letter should          you are applying for, relating your            to those         the job posting. Your cover letter is your            to make a good impression! If you have contact informationfor the employer, include that. Otherwise, just list your information.

Task two : Listen and fill in the 

Hereare some practical things you can do to make your interviews run smoothly

Step 1

Practice by going on interviews, even for jobs you have no               of taking.

Step 2

Research the company thoroughly. Use the Internet,libraries and               to find current information.

Step 3

Know the company's market, products and             .

Step 4

Memorize some facts about the company and be prepared to             them during the interview.

Step 5

_____________ a list ofintelligent questions to ask during your interview.

Step 6

Talk to people who work or have worked at the company.

Step 7

Hang around the building in the morning, noting how the  staff  dresses, as well as their _________

Task 3 Check (√)Ms. Wilson’s four job skills .

 □ can type                                                   □ does math well

 □  Reads and writes English well                   □ drives atruck

 □  Knows Spanish                                        □ can deliver machines

 □   canuse computer                                    □ can answer the phone

                                                                        and take message

Task4    Listen to the tape .You will hear a candidate for the job who has telephonedthe massage for further details .As you listen complete the table below foreach of them .

Fill in the blanks with missing words.

Jobinterviews are always _______________________ for me. Sometimes I have a great interviewand get the job. Other times, my interview _______________________I don’t get the job. It’sreally important _______________________. You must also be confident and _______________________ theinterviewer knows you really want the job. The _______________________make the interviewer thinkyou are _______________________ for the job. I always wear my best suit and______________________. I always smile when I walk into the interview room.First _______________________ very important. It’s also a good idea to talk about your experiences - _______________________. Make sure you have a few good questionsto ask at the end of the interview. Interview technique is something we learnover time – you _______________________ more the more interviews you have.

Task five  Please watch  and tell what you have learned from this job -hunting video.

The main idea                                                       _____________________________________________________________

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