Work and Career: How to make the world Of Jobs Work for You

Objectives
English proverbs
Vocabulary
Typical day at work
Professional skills and experience
Writing of the application letter
Job interviewing
Reflection
Marks, homework
Contents

«Opportunities are often things you haven’t noticed
the first time around» Catherine Deneuve

Proverbs
What is worth doing is worth doing well
Many hands make light work
No pains, no gains
The work shows the workman
Работа показывает работника
Если уж делать что-то, то делать хорошо
Без усилий нет достижений
Когда рук много, работать легче

Proverbs
What is worth doing is worth doing well
Many hands make light work
No pains, no gains
The work shows the workman
Работа показывает работника
Если уж делать что-то, то делать хорошо
Без усилий нет достижений
Когда рук много, работать легче

Complete the definition with the words from the right column

Vocabulary
1.Someone who applies for a job is called an…
2.Being able to use a computer is an important … these days
3.When you apply for a job, you are often asked to attend a job…
Interview
Test
Qualification
Skill
Applier
Applicant
Experience
Candidate
Manager
Self-employed

Vocabulary
4. If you run your own small business, you are …
5. If you have done something for a long time, you have a lot of…
6. Degrees and diplomas show your…
Interview
Test
Qualification
Skill
Applier
Applicant
Experience
Candidate
Manager
Self-employed

Jobs

Listening

Application letter

When you apply for a job, you write a letter of application which goes together with CVs.
Letters of application represent who you are to a potential employer.
The application letter is your first communication with the person that can give you your dream job.

Answer the questions.
What is the goal of sending a letter of application? What’s the style of application letters?
What does the style of an application letter depend on?

True or false:
A letter of application could be sent to any person in the company.
You should send your CV with a letter of application, it’ll help you to stand out from other candidates.
The longer an application letter is the better.
A letter of application should be less formal than your CV.
Employers want to hire real people, not robots, that’s why genuine and friendly application letters are usually appreciated.
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Computer practice

Match the gaps (1-7) in the letter with the phrases (a-g).
As you can see from my CV
I am willing to
I believe that
I look forward to
I do not have
I am writing in response to
Please do not hesitate to
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7
3
4
5
2
6

Identify the elements of the letter.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
a) Closing
b) Drawing your reader’s attention
c) Name and address of a company
d) Initiating further action
e) Salutation
f) Details
g) Signature
h) Date
i) Your name and address
j) Showing your qualification and skills
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j

Job interview

«Success is a ladder that cannot be climbed with your hands in your pockets»

P.53 ex. F - Discuss the statement
I know exactly what I want to do when I grow up

Well done!