15.2 Changing jobs - hv12

15.2 Changing jobs - hv12

Changing jobs

Introduction

The subject of this double period is changing jobs.

  • Form groups of three or four pupils.

Discuss the following questions in your group:

  • Why do you think people change jobs?
  • What do you think is important in a job?
  • What do you think an application letter looks like? What should be in it?
Step   activity aim time
  introduction Find out what you already know. 10
Step 1

listening
New job

 You can understand conversations about jobs and answer questions about it. 15
Step 2

reading
Covering letter

 You can understand a job advertisement and covering letter and write questions about them. 15
Step 3 vocabulary You can understand and use a vocabulary about jobs. 15
Step 4 grammar
Active and passive		 You can understand and use active and passive sentences. 15
Step 5 speaking
A discussion about jobs		 You can have a discussion about jobs. 10
Step 6 writing
Job advertisement		 You can write a job advertisement. 15
Step 7 evaluation Reflecting on what you have learnt. 05

Step 1 - Listening

New job

You are going to listen to three conversations in which Harry is offered a job.

  • Listen to the recording and do assignment 1.
  • Read the questions.
  • Listen again and do assignment 2.

Assignment 1

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

Worksheet: 15.2 Changing jobs - Listening
Maak een kopie van het werkblad in je eigen omgeving (Bestand - Een kopie maken...) of download het werkblad (Bestand - Downloaden als).​

Questions

  1. What does Harry say about Johnny’s job?
  2. What is important in a job according to Johnny?
  3. What vacanties are there at Johnny’s company?
  4. Why isn’t Olivia at work?
  5. What does Harry suggest Olivia could do?
  6. What does Olivia ask Harry?
  7. What is Fadi’s problem?
  8. Who owns the business Fadi works for?
  9. What does Fadi ask Harry to do?
  10. Which job is Harry going to take?

Step 2 - Reading

Covering letter

You are going to read a job advertisement and a covering letter (i.e. an application letter).

  • Read the texts and do assignment 1.
  • Read the texts again and do assignment 2 and 3.

Advertisement

Wanted
We are a well reputed company that has shown growth during the past six decades. In our Brighton office we are looking for a dynamic:

IT Support Officer: the ideal candidate would have a diploma in IT with 3-5 years hands on experience of installation of software, SQL data base, ERP and MS Office (expertise in Excel and Access).
The candidate should also show professional integrity, initiative, flexibility, effective performance under pressure, good communication skills and should be able to build up excellent working relationships.

A very attractive salary awaits the ideal candidate.
Send us your CV and cover letter to hr7@cyber.net.co.uk

Covering letter

Dear Sir / Madam,  

I would like to apply for the job of IT Support Officer as advertised on your company’s website.

For the past four years I have worked in IT with Brown’s. Because the company is moving to another part of the country, I will be made redundant in two weeks’ time.

My present job involves various IT duties in person and by phone. I also deal with IT questions, handle incoming calls, handle incoming and outgoing post, order printer consumables.
Before this job I did an internship at Brightston’s in North Street, Invertown and gained experience with the MS Office package.

I am available for an interview at any time and could start work immediately.

Please find attached a copy of my CV for more information.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

David Scrivener

Assignment 1

The paragraphs of the advertisment and the letter are mixed up.

Download the worksheet and fill in the grid (on your own) and discuss the answers in your group.

Worksheet: 15.2 Changing jobs - Reading
Maak een kopie van het werkblad in je eigen omgeving (Bestand - Een kopie maken...) of download het werkblad (Bestand - Downloaden als).​

Assignment 2

The paragraphs are still in the wrong order.

  • (On your own) read the paragraphs and reconstruct the advertertisment and the letter.
  • (In your group) discuss your answers.

Assignment 3

Divide the texts into four parts.

  • Each one of you takes a part.
  • Write three questions about it.
  • Give your questions to your group members.
  • Answer the questions.
  • Check the answers.

You could also swap your questions with another group.

Step 3 - Vocabulary

  • Study the vocabulary. (10 minutes)
  • Do the exercise.

Woordenlijst Changing jobs

Step 4 - Grammar

Take a look at:

Active versus passive

Now you are ready to do the following exercise.

Step 5 - Speaking

A discussion about jobs

In your group discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the following jobs:

  • hairdresser
  • tour guide
  • GP
  • CEO
  • teacher
  • nurse
  • manager
  • shopkeeper
  • veterinarian
  • journalist

Step 6 - Writing

Job advertisement 1

SUNLIFE is a company looking for a new customer service employee. You are going to read their advert.
After that you are going to answer the following questions.

  • Om te solliciteren op de baan heb je ervaring als 'customer service representative' nodig.
  • Voordat je aan de slag gaat bij ‘Sunlife’, moet je een training volgen die je zelf moet betalen.
  • Als je de baan krijgt, zijn er mogelijkheden voor carrièregroei.
  • Als je de baan krijgt, werk je altijd op dezelfde tijden.
  • Om in aanmerking te komen voor de baan heb je goede muzikale vaardigheden nodig.
  • Om in aanmerking te komen voor de baan moet je zelfstandig kunnen werken.

Now read the advert and do the exercise.

SUNLIFE seeks CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES for new locations
  • no experience necessary
  • paid training
  • regular bonuses
  • opportunities for career development
  • flexible timetable
Requirements:
  • Keyboarding skills
  • Team player but also be able to work independently
For more info send CV to hr@sunlife.co.uk or call 1-888-581-888

Job advertisement 2

PAWLY's is looking for a new employee. Read the advert thoroughly.
After that determine which of the following statements are true.

  • Een 'veterinary nurse' werkt als verpleegster in een ziekenhuis.
  • Als je de baan krijgt, krijg je een contract voor 12 maanden.
  • Om een kans te maken op de baan als 'veterinary nurse' heb je ervaring nodig.
  • Als je de baan krijgt, werk je samen met vijf dierenartsen.
  • De datum waarop je moet beginnen is 24 september 2012.
  • Als je wilt solliciteren kun je een aanmeldingsformulier opvragen bij Sarah Smith.

Now read the article and do the exercise.

PAWLY’S seeks a VETERINARY NURSE 12 month contract

We are looking for an experienced, motivated veterinary nurse to join our small animal practice with 5 veterinarians.

Closing date: Thursday 24th September 2012

SALARY: £14,036 - £14,670 (depending on experience)

LOCATION: Stoneleigh, Coventry

For more information and application form contact Sarah Smith on 02 467 0247 025 or email recruitment@pawlys.co.uk.

Step 7 - Evaluation

What have you learnt in this double period?

Answer the following questions:

  • What was the easiest part of this lesson?
  • What did you already know?
  • What was the most difficult part?
  • What was new to you in this lesson?
  • What do you have to ask your teacher?

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    Toelichting
    Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor havo en vwo, leerjaar 1 en 2. Dit is thema 15 'Jobs'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Changing jobs. In deze les gaat het over waarom iemand van baan zou willen veranderen, personeelsadvertenties en sollicitatiebrieven (covering letter). In de grammaticaopdracht gaat het over 'active and passive' zinnen.
    Leerniveau
    VWO 2; HAVO 1; VWO 1; HAVO 2;
    Leerinhoud en doelen
    Engels;
    Eindgebruiker
    leerling/student
    Moeilijkheidsgraad
    gemiddeld
    Studiebelasting
    1 uur en 40 minuten
    Trefwoorden
    active and passive, arrangeerbaar, changing jobs, covering letter, engels, hv12, personeelsadvertenties, sollicitatiebrieven, stercollectie, van baan veranderen
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