Інструктивна картка до теми "In Search of a Job"

АНГЛІЙСЬКА МОВА 11 клас

Підручник: Англійська мова (11-й рік навчання, рівень стандарту)» підручник для 11 класу закладів загальної середньої освіти  Нерсисян М. А., Піроженко А. О.

ІНСТРУКТИВНА КАРТКА

Lesson 8

Theme  IN SEARCH OF A JOB

Objectives: - Identify the steps in searching for a job;

•          Explain why a thoughtful job search is important

PROCEDURE

1. Read the quote and express your opinion about it.

Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

                                                                                                Confucius

– To what extent do you agree or disagree?

 – Do you really think a hobby might work out as a decent job?

2. READING

1.      Have you ever volunteered? What kind of voluntary work would you like to do? Read the article about volunteering and choose the statement that best describes its main idea.

The article tells …

a) about various skills and useful experiences, you can get when doing volunteer work

b) in what ways how you can improve your career prospects through helping other people

c) that volunteering gives you valuable experience and is worth doing before you search for your first job

Looking for your first job, you will probably come across a job advertisement that reads “fresh graduates welcomed” followed by “minimum two years” work experience. New graduates often struggle with getting a job without any previous employment experience or gaining relevant experience without having a job in the first place. The good news is that you don’t have to worry

if your first CV is only a page long and you feel you do not have enough qualifications to talk during job interviews. Aside from work experience, there is a whole list of other things to focus on when creating your resume; academic achievements, involvement in projects, community participation, awards in contests and competitions really add value and help demonstrate a potential employer you are a good fit for the job.

However, with so many people today having excellent qualifications, it has become a much more difficult to find a desirable job. But what makes the employers pick one person over the other? Well, among all the credentials, one of the sections that can boost your CV and help your application get noticed, is volunteer work. Volunteering is not only good for your community; it is also good for your career. Through volunteering you can get valuable training and build up experiences essential for your dream profession. Your volunteering roles give the employer clear insight into what your personal strengths are and can help impress him with your ambition.

There are plenty of volunteer opportunities, but to find an ideal mission to suit your needs, think of the job-specific skills you would like to develop for your target career. For example, if you need more experience with patient care, consider volunteering at your local hospital. If you want to work with animals, volunteer at a local shelter or offer to help an animal rescue group. Even volunteering for a few hours a week will look good on your resume and help you stand out as a candidate.

With all of this in mind, make sure to highlight any relevant volunteer experience that you have on your CV! Volunteer work is a great way to give back, but this is also an opportunity that could be so much more. There’s even a chance a volunteer position can turn into a job. So, if you still haven’t decided – give it a go! Start with something small, and after all, you’ll be able

to feel the greatest benefit of helping – a real sense of accomplishment, pride, and motivation, as volunteering is the most rewarding thing you can do.

2.     Read the statements below and tick those which are true for you. Explain your choice.

•          Voluntary work is a form of slavery!
•          I believe that voluntary work is an excellent way for young people to get work

experience.

•          Voluntary work is a good way to learn lots of new.
•          I like helping other people.
•          The world would be a better place if more people did voluntary work.
•          Voluntary work is a waste of time.
•          You need money to survive.
•          I don’t have enough free time to volunteer.
•          The government should pay for some of the jobs volunteers do.

3. LISTENING

Follow the link, listen to the text and do the tasks

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/upper-intermediate-b2-listening/best-job-world

4. SPEAKING

What is the most interesting or unusual job you have ever had or heard about? Think about jobs your parents, relatives or acquaintances do. Prepare to describe it to your partner. Answer the questions below to help you organize your dialogue.

– What kind of job is it?

– What are responsibilities to come with the job?

– What personal traits should/shouldn’t one have to match the job?

– How would you describe the job? Is it demanding or rewarding, or what else? In what ways?

– What is the most interesting or unusual thing about it?

5. WRITING

Write a job advert for a vacant job. Write about 100-150 words. Use the following plan.

Job title: (insert job title here)

Salary: (insert starting salary, commissions, or benefits here)

Hours: (insert average number of working hours per week)

Location: (insert location of the office and any public transport required)

Key responsibilities & duties: (insert a list of primary responsibilities for the position)

Academic or trade qualifications: (insert list of desired qualifications)

Work experience and skills: (insert necessary experience and skills needed toperform the job)

Personal qualities: (insert a list of personal qualities of the worker you are looking for)