Практичні заняття 7-8.     

Тема: Пошук роботи. Оголошення про пошук роботи/вакансії.

Питання:

1)                     What is the first step in a successful search for a job?

2)                     What questions must you ask yourself when beginning to search for a job?

3)                     What methods of finding a job do you know?

4)                     Why should you read the want ads?

5)                     What information can you find in a want ad?

6)                     Why isn’t it easy to read ads?

7)                     What suggestions will help you to use want ads effectively?

 

Завдання:

1.                      Підготуватися до словникового диктанту

2.                      Написати рекламне оголошення про пошук роботи /прийом на роботу.

 

Vocabulary

job	робота
your job interests and concerns	тут: робота, яка Вас цікавить
job advertisements = want ads	оголошення про прийом на роботу
to apply for a job	звертатися про прийом на роботу
required and preferred qualifications	обов'язкові та бажані вимоги до кваліфікації
job search	пошук роботи
accomplishment	досягнення
covering letter /accompanying letter	супровідний лист
recruitment	набір
position	посада
vacancy, job opening	вакансія
application	заява
applicant, candidate	претендент, кандидат
career	кар'єра
experience	досвід
background	біографічні дані
reference	рекомендація
employer	роботодавець
employ/recruit/hire	наймати на роботу
discharge/lay off /dismiss/fire	звільняти
earn	заробляти
term of probation	випробувальний термін
curriculum vitae (CV)	автобіографія
marital status	сімейний стан
hunting for a job	пошук роботи
personnel department	відділ кадрів

 

1. Read and discuss the text.

The Kind of Job You Want

The first step in a successful search for a job is to decide on the kind of job you want and the kind you are qualified for. This means that first you should answer the questions "What can I do well?" and "What do I really want to do?" Begin with thinking about the work you can do. Include work you have been trained to do, work you have actually done, and work you enjoy doing. Therefore, you have to answer some questions.

•   Do you like to work with your hands?

•   Do you like to work outdoors?

•   Do you like to work with others?

Next, talk to as many people as possible about your job interests and concerns. Talk to your friends, neighbours, and your family or relatives. These contacts may help you to get more information about different jobs; to form a "network" of people interested in helping you; to find people who work (or who know people who work) in the area of your interest; each discussion will give you additional practice in expressing yourself.

Now when you know the kind of job you want, the next question to answer is "Where can I find that job?"

People use many methods of finding a job. They answer job advertisements (want ads), or apply directly to employers. Of course, some methods are better than the others.

 

2. Read, translate and try to identify your interests.

 

1.              What are you looking for: money, power, prestige, security, travel opportunities, spare time?

2.      How important are the salary, environment, benefits, and job stability?

3.      Do you enjoy working with people, information, or things?

4.      Is it important to be your own boss?

5.      What is your idea of a perfect job? A perfect boss? A perfect colleague?

 

 

 

 

 

3. Read and translate the text. Write out the unknown words.

 

 

 

"Want Ads"

"Want ads" are job advertisements you can find in the classified advertising section of newspapers, professional or trade journals. You should read the want ads at least for two reasons:

•    to learn more general information about jobs available;

•    to learn specific information about a particular job that is of  interest to you.

The ad may tell you about the education and work experience required for the job, the location of the job, the working hours, and the pay. It also tells you how to apply for that particular job.  

Some want ads say that certain qualifications are required, while other qualifications are preferred or hoped for. The employer will try to find someone who has all of the required and preferred qualifications. However, if no one has all the qualifications that the employer requires and prefers, he may hire someone who has only some of those qualifications. It is usually best to apply only for jobs for which you have at least all the required qualifications. However, this is not always true.

Not all want ads are easy to read. The longer a want ad is, the more money it costs to print. In order to save money, employers leave unnecessary words out of the advertisement. They also use abbreviations.

There are many good reasons for using the want ads in your job search. The following suggestions will help you to use want ads effectively:

a)              Remember that want ads are only one of the methods you may use. Save time to use other     methods.

b)     Reading all the want ads you will learn useful general information.

c)        Avoid ads that make unrealistic offers.

d)    Analyze ads, which are of interest to you.

e)               Determine your qualifications for that job.

f)                Act quickly, effectively and stay cheerful!

 

4. Read and discuss the samples of want ads. Compare the ordinary and abbreviated one.

 

	Ordinary want ad	Abbreviated want ad
Type of job	AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COUNTER SALESPERSON	AUTO PARTS   CTR SALES
Work experience	2 Years Experience	2 yrs exp. & H.S. req.
Education required	High School Graduate
Working hours	5days, Mon.-Fri.	M-F
Pay	$9.00 hour	$9/hr
How to apply	Apply in person, before 10:00 a.m. CARSONS SUPPLY 4396 Melrose Ave.	Apply before 10 am CARSONS 4396 Melrose

 

5. Let’s speak about the personal features. Match the definitions in A with the correct adjectives or phrases in B. Try to describe your features of character for the future employer.

А                                                                 В

1.  wants to get to the top                                               a. sensitive

2.  open and friendly                                                       b. creative

3.  doesn't get tired easily                                               c. attentive to detail

4.  can change people's opinions                                     d. ambitious

5.  doesn't get angry or irritated quickly                         e. adaptable

6.  can produce new ideas                                               f. independent

7.  thinks of other people's feelings                                g. outgoing

8.  doesn't mind changing his/her habits                         h. energetic

9.  can work alone                                                             i. persuasive

10. regularly checks the quality of his/her work              j. patient

 

6. Write a short description of someone you like (or dislike) in your personal or professional life.

MODEL: My boss is very energetic. She works about 12 hours a day. She is a patient woman, and always has time to talk to us if we have a problem.

 

7. Read and translate the part of the interview. Is it hard to find a good job nowadays?

AJ: That's great. You said that you did start working after your children grew up. Where did you work or what did you do?

NC: Well, I had a hard time finding a job because jobs were very hard to find, but finally I had a job with the state and I worked for the state and I got a job there, but my experiences of getting a job after high school were terrible. It was so bad. It was terribly hard to get a job. And all I wanted to be at that particular time was a court stenographer. I loved shorthand and everything I heard I was taking it down, and I was so naive, I thought all I had to do was be smart and be ready, and I was.

8. Look and try to analyze these ads for job openings.

Dental Receptionist/Secretary

Part-time. Bilingual Spanish/English. Mature, bright. Respond with qualifications and salary requirements, Larkin Agency, 23rd Street. Pittsburgh, PA 15260

Matsuda of Tokyo

Opportunities available for salesperson in Philadelphia boutique. Send resume with salary requirement and references to Nicole. 109 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19105

 

 

 

Creative Recruitment Ads That Will Bring A Smile To Your Face

 

#1 The first is an ad from the job hunt website, Career Junction. This simple, yet creative ad taps into the hearts of those who appeal to art and drawing.

 

Put your design skills to better use – CareerJunction

 

#2 An intellectual and poetic appeal to prospective students, Cornell University really hit the mark with this recruitment ad.

Cornell University Recruitment Ad

 

#3 Here’s a funny one! This hysterical ad plays on the everyday life of a bartender doing his job. It’s catchy, creative, and entertaining. Ads like this can entice potential recruits because these ads can show off the company’s personality.

 

Recruitment Ad for Bartenders – Dallas Restaurant & Bar

 

# 4: Remember the earlier example wherein the recruitment ad in itself also serves as a test for the skills of a recruit? Here’s another one.