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Unit 16 Part-time jobs 一. 本周教学内容： Unit 16 Part-time jobs 本周我们将学习第16单元，阅读课文“Part-time jobs”，了解西方国家兼职工作的由来；阅读课文“Letters”，了解处理人际关系的重要性和向他人寻求心理咨询的必要性。 I. Additional reading： Getting Your First Part Time Job as a Teen As a teenager, looking for your first part time job can seem like a daunting（使人畏缩的）task. Let’s face it, finding a job is hard to begin with. But when you haven’t had any experience in a workplace, have never been through an interview, and don’t know where to start in writing a resume, the task can seem impossible. Of course, your parents are probably no help;?It’s simple?, they say,?just ask the corner market; they’ll give you a job!? So, how do you go about getting your first job? Preparing for the Job Hunt The most important steps in going to get your first job take place before you even head out the front door. You need to prepare for what you’re about to do. Put together a simple resume Many first time or part time job seekers don’t believe they need a resume, or think that “well, I don’t really have anything to put on a resume, so why bother?” Two reasons you should have a resume. First, having a resume to give to the prospective employer shows you’ve put some effort into finding a job （read: you will put some effort into the job you do for them? Secondly, it allows you to show those things about you that you want the employer to remember. Having a printed resume sets you apart from the crowd. Even if you have no work experience, you can still give the employer an idea of who you are, and what your strengths are. If all you’ve done is baby-sit your kid brother, put it down in writing. Emphasize the skills you learned while baby-sitting, the challenges you overcame, and so on. Appearance Matters! Make sure when you head out the door, that you are well groomed（装饰）and well dressed. You don’t need to be in a suit, just make sure you look presentable（像样的）. In other words, “make sure your Grandma would approve?:） Get a