Заняття на тему «У ПОШУКАХ РОБОТИ (JOB HUNTING)»

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Сценарій заняття на тему «У ПОШУКАХ РОБОТИ (JOB HUNTING)»

Procedure:

Teacher (тут і надалі*) *Hello everybody! I am glad to see you.  Are you ready for the lesson. Let’s begin.

(Students report.)

*Hello students.  Let's start our lesson. I hope all completed homework. I am sure that today you will be able to demonstrate good knowledge of foreign languages. We remember what we know and learn something new. And now I would like to ask you a few questions for discharge. You are second- course students now. You’ve been learnt many subjects for this time and can value the rightness of your choice.

*Why have you chosen our college, profession?

*Now look at your presentation

(Viewing student presentations and their discussion. Rough questions...)

 *What are the traits need you to achieve this aim?

*Do you think you will be a good specialist

*You said that you would try yourself art crafts. What will it be?

*I cannot say that your dream is a big surprise for me, but a few minutes ago  you said that you had chosen the profession of economist. Tell me then, what for came to our educational establishment.

 

1. WARMING-UP

*You showed good preparation for the lesson. Thank you. Now we move on to the topic of   today's lesson. Open the workbooks and write.

Aims:

1.Generalize knowledge about the procedure of looking for a job.

2.Practice completing documents.                                                                                         

3.Practice intensive development of integrative skills.

*Today in class we’ll learn how to fill out job application, to interview for a job, consider the grammatical structure of the gerund. First, let's find out

*When do people begin job hunting?

Students (Possible replies);

-When they are unemployed. 

*Of course, it is now a serious problem in our society.

-When they are not satisfied with their present work.

*You're right. We rarely can choose, but if the opportunity exists, you should always use it.

-When they want to have promotion.    

*Of course. If you feel a force for growth and sure that you are worth more.

-When they finish school or graduate from a higher educational establishment. 

*You're right. It is for the good work you are learning in vocational educational establishments. Why is it so important to have a job?

Students (Possible replies):

-People have to earn their living.    

*Of course. We need to eat, dress, and help our parents to raise children

-To realize one’s ambitions.

*Of course. We all want to be respected for our work and our achievements

-To be independent.          

*What, do you mean to be independent? Who can help him? 

*I think to be independent - to express without any efforts our thoughts as native as foreign language. For this, we have to have a big vocabulary. So now I would like to test your vocabulary.
Let us remember the words that you will need in the interview when applying for a job.

 

ІІ. REVISION OF THE NECESSARY VOCABULARY

Vocabulary Job Hunting

to look for a job 

to hunt for a job

a procedure of looking for a job.

to apply for a job

an advertisement = an ad

a «help wanted» ad = a recruitment ad

a classified advertisement                                                 

a letter of application = a covering letter

a resume

a CV (curriculum vitae)               

an employer                     

a reference letter

a social security card                                                                

a driving license

to identify your personality 

a job interview

an appointment

to make an appointment

a purpose (an aim, an objective)

to obtain an interview

a brief letter

a job application form

an applicant     

to fill in (complete) a form

to be encouraged 

to be discouraged

to be employed

to be unemployed

to be out of work (to be jobless)                                              

to be on the dole

marital status

an advancement (a promotion)

III. BRAINSTORMING

*We have seen that the vocabulary you rather good and you can use it in an interview. Now imagine another situation

Before you find a job there are a number of things that you can do. What are they?

Possible replies

-You may knock on doors.  

*It's funny, and they say: knock and you’ll be opened.

-Use the help of others.  

*Right. The desire to help out fellow is rarity.

-Look through the recruitment ads in newspapers, on radio and TV.  

*You forgot about the internet. This is the most useful source of information.

And now write letters of application.    It is time to consider the basic requirements for completing our job profiles. You try to fill a working application. You have met these documents before so fill it out correctly. Good?

 

IV. WRITING

Sample Application Form

*There are many styles to follow in writing Application Form.

*Here is a sample:

Applicant’s address

Personal data:                (age, marital status, health)

Employment objective:        (what post or position the applicant wants to obtain)

Work experience:                (date, post, the name of the company, address)

Special skills:                 (awards, courses)

Hobbies and other interests

References:                         (available on request)

 

Sample Application Form

• Personal

NAME………….

ADDRESS ……….

 PHONE NO. ………….

• DO YOU HAVE A VALID DRSVER’S LICENCE      YES      NO
• MARITAL STATUS ………  NO. OF DEPENDENTS …….
• EDUCATLON …….
• Name of School               Year graduated Course Taken or Degree

…………………………………………………………………..

*I would like to know what you are writing about your level of English?

• LANOUAGES
• Ukrainian             Excellent             Good          Fair
• English                 Excellent             Good           Fair

*Who has experience in the enterprise? Did you like it?

• EXPERIENCE (Give present or last position first)

*Others may write about imaginary company where they would like to work in the future.

• COMPANY ……….   ADDRESS ………………
• TYPE OF BUSINBSS/INDUSTRY EMPLOYED (Month & Year)

……………………………………………………………………..

• POSITTION(S) HEALD                                SUPERVISOR’S NAME

Manager, accountant, salesman, secretary, broker, dealer, employee ………………………….                                 …………………………

• DESCRIBE YOUR DUTIES

Meetings with clients, documentation, trade…………………………

• WHY DID YOU LEAVE
• PERSONAL      REFERENCES (a viable on request)

Name                           Phone (home)

*I think it was not too hard to fill in the document, in writing your own application. Maybe someone will read us her or his applications.

(Reading of student questionnaires)

*That's perfect. You learned how to select the basic information about yourselves and fill your biographical applications. And what are they for?

 

V. PROBLEM QUESTIONS

*What is the aim of the appl?

Sample answer.

-The purpose of the appl is to let the employer know that you deserve to be taken for the job.            

*What is the purpose of the application letter?

Sample answer

-The real purpose of the letter of application is to obtain an interview.  

*How can you obtain a job interview?

Sample answer.

-Having received your letter of application the firm you are applying to invites you to a job interview. Usually, they appoint the exact time of the interview and you should come some time earlier before the appointment. You should bring with you your resume (CV) and references.        

*What documents must you have to identify your personality?

Sample answer.

-To identify your personality you should bring your passport or your driving license. Your social security card, a school ID card or a birth certificate can also identify your personality. 

*I am glad that you know what documents are required for an interview. And I think that this may not be enough. You need to show all your best qualities and abilities to the employer wanted to hire you to work.

Let's see a few snippets of the film, which will help you to build a proper dialogue with your potential employer for a job.

(Watch the video. Working with the book.)

 

VI. Repetition of grammatical structures necessary for work on the topic. (Material from Verba's grammar guide.)

Герундій

(The Gerung)

Герундій – це неособова форма дієслова і закінченням  -ing, що має властивості дієслова й іменника.

Як і інфінітив, герундій називає дію : reading читання, listening слухання.

В українській мові немає форми, яка відповідала б герундію. Слова читання, слухання – іменники, що утворились від дієслів, але не мають граматичних ознак дієслова.

Дієслівні властивості герундія

 Герундій має такі дієслівні властивості:

А) Герундій перехідних дієслів вживається з прямим додатком:

I like reading books.                                  Я люблю читати книжки.

She began preparing food.                        Вона почала готувати їжу.

Б) Герундій може мати означення, виражене прислівником:

They continued listening attentively                        Вони продовжували уважно слухати

Іменникові властивості герундія

Герундій у реченні виконує такі властивості іменнику синтаксичні функції:

А) підмета:

Smoking is harmful.                                Палити – шкідливо.

Б) предикатива:

His hobby is collecting stamps.        Його улюблене заняття - колекціонувати поштові марки.

В) додаток (прямого і прийменникового):

He likes talking to me.                 Він любить розмовляти зі мною.

She is fond of painting.                Вона любить малювати.

(Exercises from the textbook.

Continuation of work with the video)

*What is advisable to do after the job interview?

Sample answer.

-After the job interview it is advisable to send a brief «thank-you» letter to the interviewer a few days later. This letter will show that you are really interested in the job.            

*How can you encourage a person who failed to find a job on the first try?

Sample answer.

-Don’t be discouraged if you fail. Make another try. No one said it would be easy. But if you are persistent and work at it you will be successful.  

*After you have been interviewed you may be asked to complete a job application form. We’ve done today.  What will you recommend in writing a job application form.

-Print or write neatly.            

-Be truthful.   

-Answer all the questions

VII. Preparation and reading of situational dialogues

VIII. SUMMARY OF THE LESSON

*Today we have spoken about the procedure of job hunting.

Today we mentioned the necessary professional vocabulary, learned how to fill out job application, learned new grammatical structures, mastered the basic language models required for an interview.

 

IX. EVALUATION OF THE STUDENTS WORK

Marks……

 

X. HOMEWORK

*To write a short composition about the procedure of job hunting.