- •Unit 1. Career planning
- •Vocabulary
- •The Resume
- •Categories of an interview questions
- •Interview sample questions
- •Supplementary reading Exercise 1. Read the text about how to write a successful cv and answer the following questions.
- •Write a killer cv by Margie Sheedy, Sydney Morning Herald
- •Http://content.Mycareer.Com.Au/advice-research/resume/write-a-killer-cv.Aspx
- •Read each sentence. Then find the definition. Name the part of speech of underlined words (noun, verb, adjective, etc.).
- •Read the following passage. Which statement best expresses the main idea of it?
- •Identify the part of speech of the underlined words in the following sentences.
Read each sentence. Then find the definition. Name the part of speech of underlined words (noun, verb, adjective, etc.).
A strategy is a plan for reaching an objective.
Evaluate means to decide on the value of something.
Resources are books and other materials that contain important information.
An objective is a goal, or something that you want to do in the future.
To achieve means to complete or reach something, such as a goal.
To put something into effect means to take action.
A resume is organised into minimum five categories (groups of information).
To get an entry-level position – the most elementary level in a career structure – in a large international company you should speak English fluently.
The first section of a resume is personal data that means your name, mailing address, and telephone number.
In some countries, students’ textbooks are in pristine – perfect – condition.
Read the following passage. Which statement best expresses the main idea of it?
You get a job by choosing a career, making a plan, and then preparing for your career.
You can choose a career by talking people and visiting the library.
If you want a career in technology, take engineering courses.
You need a good resume to get a good job.
Your Career Plan
We will look at four steps in planning a career: choosing a career, making a plan, preparing for a career, and getting your first job.
People choose careers for many reasons. One person might like helping others and decide to be a doctor. Another might be good at technical sciences and decide to be an engineer.
How do you choose a career? You can talk to people. You can look for career planning resources. Career planning resources are books and information about jobs. You can find these resources at the library. Spend a lot of time getting information; it will help you make better choices.
You have chosen a career – now you need to make a plan. For example, maybe you want a career in technology. But you are not ready to work as an engineer yet. First, you need to make a list. Here is an example of a plan:
Get resources: read books and magazines about jobs in technology.
Take special computer courses.
Get a part-time job working with skilled engineers or become an apprentice – a person who works for a qualified engineer in order to learn a profession.
The next step is preparation. For this step, you start doing the things on your list. For example, look for resources. Take classes and do your best. Get a part-time job or become an apprentice. Be a good employee and ask your employer for a reference – a letter about your qualifications.
Now it’s time to get the job! You’ve gone to university and you’ve earned a degree. You have some job experience and a good reference from your employer. First, put it all in a resume – a list of information about you. Make it clear and easy to read. Then start reading job aids (an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about a job). Call people and make appointments. Bring your resume. Soon you’ll have your ideal job.
Match a word from the passage about your career plan with its definition below.
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