《Unit Thirteen Jobs and careers》.ppt

Unit Thirteen Jobs and careers 13.1 The ideal job? I. Vocabulary redundancy e.g. At least 500 steel workers face redundancy. transition jump at the chance recession (economic recession / recession in demand) cabin crew be on the dole recruit from scratch cut back on jobs Section A air hostess / stewardess point constable disciplinarian technician Section B Suggested answers 1) a. the recession b. not getting flight slots at Heathrow 2) a. take up to six months unpaid leave b. share jobs 3) 450 4) They seemed to enjoy work more on their return 5) Nine months’ salary a year makes them better off than when they were in college or unemployed 6) Maybe – this partly depends on finding new recruits to participate 13.2 Applying for a job I. Vocabulary CV = curriculum vitae resume dynamic criminology culprit traineeships lag behind sth. blanket upper limit 1. Your name, address and telephone number 2. Your e-mail address and fax number 3. The position you are applying and the reference number of the job 4. Your date of birth 5. The name and address of present employer 6. working experience 7. Education, including degrees and diplomas you received 8. Details of achievements, responsibilities, and training 9. Your reasons for applying for the job 10. When you are available for an interview 11. Name and address of three references 12. Other such as hobbies, languages you speak, etc. Write a job ad: Company: Nokia Position: Marketing Manager 13.3 Interviews I. Vocabulary consultancy commitment (enter into commitment / loan commitment / original commitment) get down to the nitty-gritty eligible (eligible bill/paper) sensitive issue bonus scheme use my initiative Section C more tips ★ Make sure you know in advance exactly where the interview is to take place ★ Take a pen ★ Take your school and college certificates with you, and any testimonials you may have, an samples of your work ★ Show your best side – don’t stress your shortcomings, like how you hate getting up e