Unit 5 Working for a Living

Steps

Guess and Match

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Watch a Video

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Role Play3

Listening 4

Test and Discuss

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Cao xueqin-Writer

Michael SchumacherRace-car driver

Step 1 ： who are they? What is his/her job?

Celine Dion-singer

directoractress

actor

An accountant

An actor

An artist

A chef

A flight attendant

A lifeguard

A nurse

A professor

A salesclerk

A teacher

Step 1 ： match

In a hospital

In a restaurant

In a school

On a movie set

In a store

In a studio

In a university

In an office

At the beach

On an airplane

□ speak and write well in your first language?

□ speak a foreign language?

□ tell interesting stories?

Group 1 Total: □

□ play a musical instrument?

□ read or write music?

□ sing well?

Group 3 Total: □

□exercise for 30 minutes or more a day?

□play a sport well?

□ dance well?

Group 5 Total: □

□ solve problems quickly?

□ play chess well?

□ do math quickly in your head?

Group 2 Total: □

□ fix or make things?

□ draw or paint well?

□ follow directions on a map?

Group 4 Total: □

□give good advice?

□ talk to new people easily?

□understand other’s feelings?

Group 6 Total: □

Pair work: ask your partner the questions in the chart. For your partner’s answers, write a number:

3= Yes, I can. 2= Yes, a little bit. 1=No, I can’t.

Step 2: do the test

Pair work: ask your partner the questions in the chart. For your partner’s answers, write a number:

Now look at the chart below. Which jobs are suitable for you?

7-9 points in… Good jobs for you:

Group 4 graphic artist,

fashion designer,

photographer, engineer

Group 5 dancer, athlete

fitness instructor

Group 6 teacher, manager,

salesperson

7-9 points in… Good jobs for you:

Group 1 teacher, lawyer,

salesperson, actor

Group 2 businessperson,

computer programmer,

doctor

Group 3 musician, DJ,

singer

Step 2: check the result

Discuss the following questions:

Different jobscollege professor / civil engineer / teacher/ programmer / engineer/ administrator/ architect / sales manager /lawyer /scientist/ tour guide/ banker/ writer/ photographer/ financial manager…

Information for practice

Step 2: discuss the questions

1. What do you think of the test result?2. Are the jobs really suitable for you? Why?3. Do you like the jobs? Why? Why not?4. Tell your partner what you really want to be in the future and why.

Ask students to ask and answer the questions.

1. What’s the employer looking for？2. What questions will the

interviewer ask?3. What should be included when

introducing yourself?4. How to make a good impression?5. What preparations shall you

make before interview?6. What other detains do you know

about interview?

Ask &

Answer

Step 3: ask and answer

What is the What is the employer looking for?employer looking for?

Creative Hard-working Honest Loyal Well- experienced

Step 3: reference answer for Q 1

Why do you want to work for this company?What positive attributes do you feel you can bring to

this company?What are your strengths and weaknesses?Do you prefer working individually or in a team

atmosphere and why?

What question will the What question will the interviewer ask?interviewer ask?

Step 3: reference answer for Q 2

Tell Me About Yourself

Create a 60-second sound byteInclude Geographic origins Reason for choosing major Educational background 2 or 3 strengths related to position Specific expertise and accomplishments How you can contribute to company Identify your career goals Speak clearly and honestly

Step 3: reference answer for Q 3

Make a good first impressionMake a good first impression

Natural, clean looking face/makeup

Nicely styled hair Press your clothes Clean your fingernails Shoes shined No Gum, Candy, or

cigarettes at the Job Interview!!!

Avoid strong perfumes

Step 3: reference answer for Q 4

Preparations • Research the company thoroughly

• Tailor your skills to company’s needs (review job description)

Development of the companyServices or products

Competitors within the industryGrowth pattern

ReputationNew products or projects

Culture and values

Step 3: reference answer for Q 5

Other Tips for the Interview Smile regularly Remember “Please” and “Thank

you” (Good manner of speaking) Stand up to meet people Keep good eye contact Be confident and enthusiastic If you feel nervous, try taking deep

breath Don’t answer with a simple “yes” or

“no”.

Step 3: reference answer for Q 6

Step 3: role play—interview

Use the previous information to Use the previous information to start an interview: start an interview:

Step 4: listening on Page 24 (Track 17&18)

LindaDolphin trainer

Ellen Video-game tester

Bruce lumberjack

AndyMovie extra

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B. Check (√) what they like about the jobs.

Linda Doesn’t get much time off

Ellen

Bruce

Andy

C. What don’t they enjoy about their jobs? Take notes.

Concentrating is stressfulGets headaches

Sitting around waitingHaving to be quiet

If he doesn’t work, he doesn’t get paidNot having a steady salary

Step 4: listening on Page 24 (Track 17&18)

First, Linda. I = Interviewer L= LindaI: Linda, you must really enjoy your work.L: Oh, it’s the best job in the world.I: what are the best things about it? Do you enjoy performing?L: Hmm…well, not so much, actually.I: Oh?L: Oh, what I do enjoy are the animals themselves. Well, they each have their own personalities, and we get to know them, like friends almost.I: Really?L: Yeah. they are so intelligent and well, they have such a great sense of humor. You are learning more all the time, you know, about the animals and their behaviors.

L: Right.I:Oh, it’s amazing. And every day is a surprise. You know you are always learning new things. Oh, it’s wonderful.L: so it’s all fun?L: well, no. there is a lot of hard work, too.I: I will bet.L: But I don’t mind that because, well, the work is interesting. Now, the pay isn’t great but, you know, that’s fine, too, because, gosh, I do enjoy my work a lot. The worst thing for me is that I don’t get much time off. I-- L: that’s too bad.I: I just wish I had more free time.

Next, Ellen.I = Interviewer E= EllenI: So, how about you, Ellen? To me, your job sounds like the perfect job.

E: Ha-ha. Well, it’s really hard work, you know. It’s not just fun.I: Oh, Ok, so what do you enjoy most?E: well , I mean, of course, its great to see the latest games before they come out --I: I bet.E: you know, and play them and suggest changes. And it’s good that I can work when I fell at my best, you now? I mean, as long as I put in 30 hours a week, I can work anytime I want. So the flexibility is really great.I: Don’t you get lonely, being alone?E: Oh, I am not alone. We work in a big open-plan office. I have lots of coworkers and we discuss all the games. That’s part of the job, actually, you know, comparing ideas.I: Right, so what’s the downside?E: Hmm. Well, I think the problem is that concentrating hard on the games, it’s really stressful.

I: Oh?E: It’s bad for the eyes looking at the screen all the time. I do get headaches, you now, that’s not so good.

Next, Bruce.I = Interviewer B= BruceI: Bruce, you must enjoy working outdoors.B: Oh, I wouldn’t say I enjoy it. It’s pretty nice this time of year, but when it’s snowing or raining, it’s not so wonderful.I: Mm-hmm.B: You just have to ignore the weather on this job.I: So, what do you enjoy?B: Enjoy? Hmm. Well, the money is good. Ha-ha. You now, the more you work, the more you make.I: Mm-hmm.B: And I also enjoy working with my friends, you know? We get along really well. It’s a pretty sociable job, believe it

or not.I: Hmm, well, how about getting up early? That must be bad.B: Not really, not at all. In fact, I enjoy that quite a bit. It’s good to be out in the forest early.I: Well, so, is there anything you don’t enjoy? I mean, the noise of these chain saws must be pretty annoying.B: Well, that’s not a problem because we wear ear protectors. You get used to the noise. No, you know, what I don’t like about this job is that if I don’t work, I don’t get paid.I: Ha!B: We don’t get a regular salary like office workers.I: Mm-hmm.B: We get paid according to how many trees we cut down. You know, I’d love to have a job someday that paid a steady salary.

Finally, Andy.I = interviewer A = AndyI: Andy, you are an actor, right?A: Well, I suppose so. But I can’t always get acting jobs. So, often, I work as an extra.I: Now, what do extras have to do?A: well, sometimes we just do crowd scenes. But mostly I play like, non-speaking roles. You know, like when a star gets in a taxi, I might be the guy who gets out of the cab before he gets in.I: well, that doesn’t sound like much fun.A: oh, well, it is. You get to meet the stars, which is really cool, and talk to them and interact with them off the set, when the cameras are not running. I: Ah.A: also, it’s really exciting to be in front of a camera. We have to get all our movements and actions right the first time.

An extra doesn’t speak any likes, but they can still destroy a shot by doing something wrong.I: That sounds very stressful. I am sure you don’t enjoy that.A: Oh, well, no, it’s fine. In fact, you know, what I don’t like is the opposite of that. We spend a lot of time just sitting around and waiting.I: Ah.A: We still get paid to sit around, but you know, it gets boring because we have to be quiet.I: Of course.A: We are not allowed to talk, so I just, you know, read a watch what’s going on.Assistant Director: quiet on the set, please.I: well, do you—A: Shh!I: Sorry!Assistant Director: Rolling. And action!

Reasons for applying for a job:

Reasons for resigning from a job:

Step 5: watch videos

Reasons forApplying for a job

Summarize

Reasons for resigning from a job

Ask students to make summaries.

How to write job application letters

How to write An application letter accompanies and introduces a résumé when the résumé is being mailed to a prospective employer. Here are some guidelines for composing an effective application letter:

1. An application letter should always be addressed to a specific individual.

2. In the opening paragraph of the letter, you should clarify which specific job you want and how you

How to write job application letters

learned about the job vacancy.

3. The letter should go on to state, in summary

fashion, why you want the job and why you qualify

for it.

4. End by requesting an interview. Provide a phone

number so the employer can contact you quickly.

If you can be reached only at certain times, specify

them.

How to write job application letters5. Be concise. Generally speaking, an application

letter shouldn't be longer than one page.

6. Avoid bragging or boasting. Call attention toyour most impressive achievements relating to

the job you are seeking, and let these achievements

speak for themselves.

How to Write an Application Effectively

English Dept. Southwest Jiaotong University Chengdu 610031 P.R. China Oct.12,2005

Dear Sir or Madam,

Yours sincerely, XXX

APPLICATION LETTER

How to write the opening paragraph?How to write the opening paragraph?

Sample 1: I have learned from a friend that there is a vacancyin Chinese Import & Export Corporation, and I wish to apply forthe position.

Sample 2: Having noticed your advertisement on the Internet, I wish to apply for the position of Intelligence Agency.

Sample 3: Your advertisement interests me because it offers advancement in a field for which I am particularly qualified by knowledge and experience.

Sample 4:It’s my honor to take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I’m very interested in your company and I’d like to be a member of it.

Supply information on yourself. This should include: 1) Personal background ;2) Education;3) Academic qualifications;4) Work experience;5) Personal skills and specific training.

Sample I :I am 22 years old, female, and expect to graduate from the Southwest Jiaotong University with a bachelor of science degree in … next June. I have a great deal of working experience though I am still young. During the past time, in addition to finishing the major courses with excellent grades, I have been working at the … Maybe my working experience in your field is quite limited, but I will learn the details of the position and do my best to do this work.

Sample 2: The job sounds particularly interesting because it is precisely the kind of work I have wanted to do for many years. I have been already grasped a great deal of accountant knowledge and could put to use computer processing Systems such as Office Word, Excel, etc. I can speak fluent English and I’ve passed both CET Band Four and Band Six.

Sample 3:During my three-year study at college, I passed all the required courses of study with satisfactory marks. I have a fairly good command of English and computer skill. Though I haven’t got rich workingexperience, I believe you will find me fully competent for the job if I am offered to work in your service.

Ending Paragraph

1)I should be most grateful if you would give my application your favorable consideration. Please call me for an interview if you think I am an appropriate candidate. Thanks.

2) If my application has convinced you of my ability, I should welcome the opportunity to talk with you so that you may judge my personal qualifications further. I may be reached by e-mail

…, or by mobile phone ….