u8 Job Application

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JOBAPPLICATION

OBJECTIVES

To understand a basic rsum

To talk about training and knowledge

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Is it difficult to apply for a new job?

What do you write in a rsum?

Lesson 1

1- Apply ing for a job.

Describe five accomplishments, strengths, skills, or personal qualities that

you think would best sell yourself to an employer.

What are your personal skills and abilities, and how do they relate to a

particular job?

Write about specific examples of how you have used them.

What are your weaknesses, and what steps are you taking to improve

them?

Describe your ideal work environment, which may include the kinds of

companies and their philosophies, physical environment, types of people

with who you work, amount of supervision, and types of responsibilities.

Describe your educational background. How is it relevant to your desired

job?


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2- Gett ing meaning s.

Find out the appropriate meaning for each word on column A

A B

GraduateSuccessfully complete a degree,course or high school

DiplomaEducation below degree level forpeople above school age

Degree A person who has been awarded afirst academic degree or a high-school diploma

Engineering An academic rank conferred by acollege or university afterexamination or after completion of acourse

Further educationInformation Technology

To graduate A field of study or activityconcerned with modification ordevelopment in a particular area

IT A certificate awarded by aneducational establishment forpassing an examination orcompleting a course of study


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3- Read and com plete.

Complete the following paragraph. Use the words from the box.

I am writing this ___________ to _______________ the _____________ ofassistant that you published in the newspaper. I am ________________ inworking in your company.

I _____________ recently graduated from Business at Grand University and I got

excellent grades not only in my business ___________ but also in English. I alsohave many courses on Microsoft Office programs so I m _______ to do manythings with _____________. I have also worked in a small family _____________for 5 years and I have a lot of _____________ and in this way Ican______________ a lot of different situations. Im very __________ and I havean outgoing personality.

Yours faithfully,

Frank Taylor.

4- Writ ing.

Imagine you want to apply for a job.

Write a letter to the company with your personal information.

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________.

letter have able apply for

experience computers interested deal with

position subjects business responsible


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Lesson 2

1- Practice.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. I would be very interested in _______________ for that job.

(a) entering

(b) working

(c) applying

2. I studied English and French so I could earn an MA in _______________?

(a) Sociology

(b) Modern Languages

(c) Marketing

3. I began my five-year degree in 1995 and I _______________ in 2000.

(a) research

(b) study

(c) graduated

4. I spent six months at an accounting firm as part of my _______________in Business studies.

(a) time

(b) subjects

(c) degree5. After all these years she has decided to take early _______________.

(a) leave

c) departure

(c) retirement


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2- Reading .

Read the following things that you must or must not do when filling anapplication form for a job.

DO

Read the form thoroughly so that you put relevant information inappropriate sections

Follow the instructions accurately (e.g. ink color, continuation sheets,block capitals)

Answer the questions with evidence from your experience whichdemonstrates you know what job involves

Keep a copy of your form so that you can use it to prepare for an interviewor complete other forms

Write using active words and I/Me statements Put a positive emphasis on your experiences

DON'T

Leave any sections blank Write illegibly or cross things out Fail to research the employer and the type of work for which you are

applying Leave gaps in your employment/study record Misspell words


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3- An appl icat ion form .

Complete the following application form. Be creative in the information yougive.


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4- A rsum.


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Decide if the following statements are True or False, according to theinformation in the Rsum.

True False

1. In September, 1998, Jessica was President of the

Associated Students Legislative Council. ____ ____2. She worked in a bank as part of her work experience. ____ ____

3. She participated in six training programs when she was

Working in Dauphin Deposit Bank. ____ ____

4. In BancFlorida, she replaced employees during their

vacations. ____ ____

5. Jessica has experience training people. ____ ____

6. Jessica has a Master of International Management. ____ ____7. Jessica speaks Italian and French . ____ ____

8. She has a lot of ability working with computers. ____ ____

9. Jessica does not like sports. ____ ____

10. She lives in Florida. ____ ____


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5-Role play.

Write a conversation with your partner. Present it in front of your class.

You may need to write your rsum first.

Student A is applying for

a new job and has topresent his/her rsumand answer differentquestions.

Student B is theinterviewer at thecompany and asksstudent A manyquestions about his/herskills and educationalbackground.

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