21.1 Looking for a job - tto123

21.1 Looking for a job - tto123

Looking for a job

Introduction

The subject of this period is work.

Form groups of three or four pupils. Discuss the following question in your group:
Which factor is most crucial when looking for a new job?

Rank the following points in terms of importance and then discuss your reasons:

  • opportunities for promotion or advancement;
  • working hours;
  • vacation days;
  • pension plan;
  • interest level;
  • salary;
  • benefits such as health and life insurance;
  • sick or maternity leave.

Step

Activity

Aim

Time

 

Introduction

Find out what you already know.

10

Step 1


Listening
Job hunting

You can understand a conversation about work and answer questions about it.

15

Step 2


Reading
Work and unemployment

You can understand texts about work and unemployment and answer questions about them.

15

Step 3

Vocabulary and irregular verbs

You can understand and use vocabulary about work. The irregular verbs: to read, to ride and to ring.

15

Step 4

Grammar
Modal verbs

You can understand and use modal verbs.

10

Step 5

Speaking
To the boss

You can have a conversation with your boss or employee.

10

Step 6

Writing
Application letter

You can write an application letter in English.

20

Step 7

Evaluation

Reflect on what you have learnt.

5

Step 8

Extra
9 to 5

 

 

Step 1 - Listening

Job hunting

You are going to listen to a conversation between Kelly and Josh.

  • Listen to the conversation and do assignment 1.
  • Read the questions.
  • Listen again and do assignment 2 and 3.

Assignment 1

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

(use key words)

Kelly’s questions

 

Josh’s attitude towards work

 

payment and benefits

 

education

 


Questions

  1. In which field is the man looking for a job?
  2. Which statement best describes the pay for the job?
  3. What are some of the benefits that the company provides?
  4. What does the future hold for the industry that he is considering?
  5. From the conversation, what do we know about the man's educational background?
  6. What does the woman suggest the man do?
  7. Where is the man employed currently?

Step 2 - Reading

Work and unemployment

You are going to read two texts, one about work and one about unemployment.

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

Assignment 3

Divide the texts into four parts.

  • Each one of you takes a part.
  • Write two 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)
  • Study the irregular verbs.
  • Do the exercises.

Vocabularylist Looking for a job

Tip!
There are many ways to work on your vocabulary in Wozzol.
You can say or copy the words out loud.
Click in Wozzol on the red arrow for the different options.
The most important thing is that you don't do this for too long, because then you don't learn anything anymore.
In two 10-minute sessions you learn more than in half an hour.

Irregular Verbs

Check out the knowledge base below and study the following irregular verbs:

  • to read
  • to ride
  • to ring

Step 4 - Grammar

Modal verbs

  • Study the theory.
  • Do assignment 1.

Step 5 - Speaking

Talking to the Boss 1 - Interactive Practice

You are going to listen to a dialogue and practice it with a class mate.
Click on 'Listen All' and follow along.
After becoming comfortable with the entire conversation, become Person A by clicking on the Person B button.
You will hear only Person B through the audio file. There will be a silence for you to repeat the sentences of Person A.
Do the same for Person B.
The speed of the conversation is native speed.
Use the 'Pause'-button if the pause between each sentence is too fast for you.
After practicing several times, you will be able to speak as fast as a native.

Click on the audio to listen to the entire conversation.
Click on the audio to listen to the role of Person A.
Click on the audio to listen to the role of Person B.

To read along, look here.

A: "Hi Matt, I finished the assignment on the documents. Did you get a chance to review them?"
B: "Yeah. I already reviewed them. It was pretty good."
A: "Since it was my first project, I was wondering if I can get some feedback."
B: "Well, you finished the project on time. And seeing how it was your first assignment, you did very well."
A: "Thanks. If it wasn't my first assignment, where do you think I need to improve?"
B: "That's a fair question... I think you could have spent a little more time documenting the difference between Process A and Process B. You showed a lot of the similarities, but lacking a little on the differences."
A: "I'll keep that in mind. How about the structure? I changed the template a little because I wanted to add a section for recommendation."
B: "I liked the addition. Usually people just enter it into the comment section on the bottom but having a clear section makes it stand out. That was good."
A: "Was there anything else? I like to get feedback early so I can improve."
B: "No problem. Everything else on the assignment was great. The only other tip I can give you is sending me more updates. If I knew you were stuck on section C for a while, I could have saved you a lot of time. So keep me aware on your status."
A: "That makes sense. I'll do that. Thanks for the feedback."
B: "Don't mention it. And good job on the assignment."
A: "Thanks."

Step 6 - Writing

Writing an application letter

You are going to learn how to write an application letter.

  • First read the theory (which explains what to write and how to write).
  • Read the examples of the application letter.
  • Do the exercise.
  • Discuss your answers with a class mate.

Read the theory.

Writing an application letter
When you apply for a job with an application form there is no need to send a letter.
If you are sending a CV it is normal to include a covering letter. Sometimes a letter is all you need for a job application. The job advertisement will always tell you how to apply.

A letter for a job application is a very important letter. The way you present the letter is your first introduction to the person who could be your new employer.
As luck would have it, there is a standard format for this kind of letter, and this makes the letter much easier to write.
There are four basic pieces of information you need to include in a covering letter for a job application:

  1. Name the job you are applying for and where you found out about it. For example, name the newspaper where the ad. appeared and the date when it was printed.
  2. Include some information about yourself. This is not necessary if you are including a CV.
  3. Give the name, address and phone number of two people who will recommend you to the potential employer. It is best if one of these is a personal referee and one is a work referee.
  4. State the times when you will be available for an interview.

Before taking a look at the example letters, here are some useful key phrases to use in your own cover letters.

  • I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for..........
  • As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.
  • During .........., I improved (furthered, extended, etc.) my knowledge of..........,
  • I look forward to an opportunity to speak with you in person. (OR to speak with you personally).


Have a look at the first example.

Below is an example of a covering letter that could be sent without a CV. The arrangement or format of the page should always be the same as this.

3 Mountjoy Drive

Cork

8908907

Handy Motors

Dublin Street

Cork

 

11/12/13

 

Dear Sirs,

I wish to apply for the job of mechanic as advertised in the Evening Herald of 9/12/13.

 

I am 26 years old and have just moved to the area. I am eager to start work and get settled as quickly as possible. I finished my mechanics apprenticeship 3 years ago and have been working in a busy garage since then. I have an NCVA certificate in Motor mechanics. I am reliable and I like to work hard. I think you would find me a valuable worker.

 

I enclose the following names as referees:

Mary Murray           Bill Caldwell

Principal                 Director

Inver College           CMS Motors

Dublin 7                  Dublin 2

01 3453456             01 6786789

 

I am available for an interview at your convenience.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

William O’Connor


Have a look at the second example of an application letter.

2520 Vista Avenue
Olympia, Washington 98501
April  19, 2013

 

Mr. Bob Trimm, Personnel Manager
Importers Inc.
587 Lilly Road

 

Dear Mr. Trimm,

 

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a Legal Assistant specializing in Port Regulatory Law, which appeared in the Seattle Times on Sunday, June 16. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.

I especially would like to point out that I graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tacoma and was hired directly upon graduation due to my expertise in port authority regulations.

 

During the four years that I worked for Shoreman and Co., I further deepened my knowledge of the fast changing regulatory laws in our state. My employer also thought highly enough of my abilities to promote me to head legal researcher after my first year of employment.

I look forward to an opportunity to personally discuss the position with you. I will call you within the next five days to arrange an interview.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kenneth Beare

 

Assignment 1

You have read the theory about writing an application letter (covering letter). You have also read two examples.
Answer the questions on your own.
When you’ve done that discuss your answers with a classmate.

  1. Why is an application letter important?
  2. How many pieces of information are needed in a covering letter?
  3. How many referees do you need to have?
  4. Fill in the missing words in the writing exercise below.
    The words are in the box besides the writing.
  5. Look up the following words in your dictionary and try to write a sentence using the word:
    referee     potential
    job employer
  6. Show the sentences you’ve written to your teacher.

Step 7 - Evaluation

Fill in the schedule and answer the questions below.

Activity

Fun

Boring

Easy

Hard

I already know this

New

Listening

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vocabulary

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grammar

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speaking

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

What have you learnt in this 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?

Step 8 - Extra

Extra: 9 to 5

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    Deze les valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor tweetalig onderwijs, leerjaar 1, 2 en 3. Dit is thema 5 'Employment'. Het onderwerp van deze les is: Looking for a job. In deze les staat het zoeken naar werk centraal. Daarnaast wordt werkeloosheid en het schrijven van een sollicitatiebrief behandeld en hoe je een baan kan vinden. De onregelmatige werkwoorden in deze les zijn: to read, to ride, en to ring. In de grammaticaopdracht worden modale werkwoorden behandeld.
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