Getting a job - hv3

Getting a job - hv3

Getting a job

Introduction

The subject of this double period is getting hired.

  • Form groups of three or four pupils.

Discuss the following question in your group:
Imagine your friend is looking for a job and he or she doesn’t know where to start.

  • Think of a top 5 of things your friend might do to find a job.

Step

activity

aim

time

 

introduction

Find out what you already know.

10

Step 1

listening
Looking for a job

You can understand a video about how to find a job and answer questions about it.

15

Step 2

reading
Getting hired

You can understand a text about getting hired and answer questions about it.

15

Step 3

vocabulary and irregular verbs

You can understand and use vocabulary about work. The irregular verbs: to see, to seek and to sell.

15

Step 4

grammar
Modal verbs

You can understand and use modal verbs.

10

Step 5

speaking
Talking about jobs part 2

You can have a discussion about work.

10

Step 6

writing
Application letter nurse

You can write an application letter in English.

20

Step 7

evaluation

Reflecting on what you have learnt.

5

 

Step 1 - Listening

Looking for a job

You are going to watch a video of Graham Martin who works at a recruitment agency.

  • Watch the video and do assignment 1.
  • Read the questions.
  • Watch the video again and do assignment 2.

Assignment 1

Watch the video and answer the question on your own, then discuss the answer in your group.

  • What tips does Graham give to find work?
 

Questions

  1. What is Graham’s nick name?
  2. How did Graham first wanted to share his knowledge?
  3. Why is it difficult to find a job?
  4. What does Graham say about the number of jobs?
  5. In the past how could you find a job?
  6. What is looking for a job like nowadays?
  7. Why should you go to a local recruitment agency?
  8. What does he say about the job centre?
  9. Why should you look at the web site of the company you would like to work for?
  10. What warning does he give about social media?

Step 2 - Reading

Eight traits that will boost your chances of getting hired

You are going to read a text about enhancing your chances of being hired.

  • Read the text (in sections) and answer the questions.

Step 3 - Vocabulary

  • Study the vocabulary. (10 minutes)
  • Study the irregular verbs.
  • Do the exercises.

Woordenlijst Getting a job


Tip!
Er zijn verschillende manieren om woordjes te leren.
Je kunt de woorden hardop voorlezen of overschrijven.
Het belangrijkste is dat je dit niet te lang achter elkaar doet, want dan leer je niets meer.
In twee keer 10 minuten leer je meer dan in een half uur.

Irregular Verbs

Bekijk de onderstaande kennisbank en bestudeer de volgende irregular verbs (onregelmatige werkwoorden):

  • to see
  • to seek
  • to sell

Irregular verbs

Step 4 - Grammar

Modal verbs

  • Study the theory.
  • Do assignment 1.

Modals of necessity

Step 5 - Speaking

Talking about jobs part 2

Read the questions and decide which 5 you are going to discuss in your group.

  1. Do you have good employment prospects, or will you have, once you have left school?
  2. Do you ever look at the employment pages in newspapers? What other sources of information about positions can you think about?
  3. Do you think companies should offer employees lifetime employment? Why?
  4. Are there any conditions of employment you insist on? If so, what are these?
  5. Are there equal opportunities in employment in your country? Theoretically and practically? Consider sex, gender, skin, origins, etc.
  6. Would you like to be self-employed? Why do you or don't you?
  7. Do you think young people care enough about their employment prospects? Do you?
  8. What rules should there be regarding children and employment?
  9. Which countries and companies do you think offer the best employment opportunities? What makes you think so?
  10. What help should a government give those looking for employment? Why?

Step 6 - Writing

Application letter nurse

You are going to write an application letter.

  • Read the advertisement (from monsterboard.com).
  • Write the letter (on your own).
  • Form groups of three or four pupils.
  • Read and discuss your work.
  • Help each other and correct mistakes.
  • Hand in the final letter to your teacher.

Read the advertisement.

Job Summary

Company peopleCare - Oakcrossing London
Location London, ON N6H0G2
Industries Healthcare Services
Job Type Full Time
  Employee
Career Level Entry Level
Job Reference Code     28749

Registered Nurse - About the Job
peopleCare is one of Ontario's leading - owner / managers of Long-Term Care Communities, with properties located in Cambridge, London, Stratford, Tavistock, Delhi and Kitchener.

peopleCare has been recognized as Canada's 50 Most Engaged Employers, granted 'Exemplary Standing' by Accreditation Canada and earned 'Best Practice Spotlight Organization' candidacy by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario.

As a member of the peopleCare nursing team, this position provides for all aspects of nursing care and directs the work of nursing and personal care staff in the assigned unit. In performing these duties, the individual may assume the duties of charge nurse in an assigned unit. The position ensures all legislative standards, company policies and procedures and rule and regulations are adhered to in a professional manner. Full and Part time positions available.

Reports to: Director of Care/Director of Nursing or Director of Clinical Care

 

Open het werkbestand in google docs: 5.3 Getting a job - An application letter.
Maak een kopie van het werkblad in je eigen omgeving (Bestand - Een kopie maken...) of download het werkblad (Bestand - Downloaden als).

Step 7 - Evaluation

Fill in the schedule and answer the questions below.

Activiteit leuk niet leuk makkelijk moeilijk weet ik al nieuw
Listening            
Reading            
Vocabulary            
Grammar            
Speaking            
Writing            

 

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 3. Dit is thema 5 'Employment'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Getting a job. In deze les staan aspecten van het krijgen van een baan centraal, zoals advertenties, het sollicitatiegesprek, belangrijke eigenschappen en vaardigheden. De onregelmatige werkwoorden in deze les zijn: to see, to seek, en to sell. In de grammaticaopdracht worden modale werkwoorden behandeld.
    Leerniveau
    HAVO 3; VWO 3;
    Leerinhoud en doelen
    Engels;
    Eindgebruiker
    leerling/student
    Moeilijkheidsgraad
    gemiddeld
    Studiebelasting
    1 uur en 40 minuten
    Trefwoorden
    advertenties, arrangeerbaar, eigenschappen en vaardigheden, engels, getting a job, hv3, modale werkwoorden, sollicitatiegesprek, stercollectie

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