Job hunting, advertisement, reference, successful, applications, employer, apply, look for, the skilled, retailing
1. ______ usually earn more than the unskilled.
2.I’m applying for a new job and I’m hoping my ex-boss will give me a ______.
3. ______ can take several months so it's important to stay motivated in your job search and make the most of the opportunities and support out there.
4. The job is open to applicants with over two years’ experience in _____.
5. She scanned the job/property ______ in the paper.
6. We need a reference from your former _____ before we can give you a definite job offer.
7. It was one of those irritating articles that tells you how to combine a _____ career with raising a family.
8. I’ve sent off _____ for four different jobs.
9. By the time I saw the job advertised it was already too late to ______.
10. I will ______ a present for Jenny while I’m in town.
6. Find the proper definition:
| 1. employer | a. a person in a high position, esp. in business, who makes decisions and acts according to them. |
| 2. advertisement | b. A summary that provides an overview of a person's experience and other qualifications. |
| 3. experience | c. Human Resources Director who has overall responsibility for the company's personnel and training strategy. |
| 4. executive | d.a person or business that employs one or more people, especially for wages or salary. |
| 5. vacancy | e. sale of goods or commodities in small quantities directly to consumers. |
| 6. personnel director | f. to examine something in order to find out whether it is how it should be. |
| 7. retailing | g. practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in events or in a particular activity |
| 8. CV | h. exactly; accurately; without fault or error |
| 9. correctly | i. a job or position that is available to be taken. |
| 10. to check | j. a paid announcement, as of goods for sale, in newspapers or magazines, on radio or television, etc. |
7. Choose the right answer:
| a. In the labour market, potential employers often ask job applicants for: | 1. skills 2. references 3. advertisement 4. complaint |
| b. The different kinds of advertisements include: | 1. curriculum vitae 2. design 3. retailing 4. print advertising |
| c. “CV” is not a synonym of: | 1. newspaper 2. resume 3. advertisement 4. site |
| d. Skilled workers are people who have: | 1. specific skills 2. good manners 3. successful career 4. a lot of references |
| e. Networking is all about building relationships with people who can help you in your: | 1. writing business letters 2. career 3. employees 4. job search |
| f. A résumé is: | 1. a self-advertisement 2. a self-improvement 3. a self-management 4. a self-portrait |
| g. An executive is a person who | 1. manages a department. 2. spends capital. 3. has administrative or managerial authority in an organization 4. runs a personnel department. |
8. Using suffixes –ance, - ment,- ion, -ship, etc., give nouns which are related to the following verbs:
| Verb | Noun |
| Advertise | |
| Depend | |
| Appreciate | |
| Discuss | |
| Invest | |
| Employ | |
| Apply | |
| Calculate | |
| Partner |
9. Using prefixes dis-, il-, ir-, un-, non-, -in, etc., give negatives which are related to the following:
| successful | |
| honest | |
| legal | |
| active | |
| regular | |
| kind | |
| existent |
10. Give verbs which correspond to the following nouns:
| Nouns | Verbs |
| creation | |
| employment | |
| information | |
| worker | |
| reference | |
| appliance | |
| relation |
Match the personal characteristics (1-6) to the questions (a-f).
| 1 creative 2 decisive 3 flexible 4 organised 5 persuasive 6 reliable | a Do you always do what you say you’ll do? b Are you good at getting other people to agree with you? c Are you good at making your mind up quickly? d Are you able to plan ahead successfully? e Are you able to cope with last-minute changes? f Are you good at coming up with imaginative solutions? |
Match the transferable skills (1-8) to the professional behavior (a-h).
| 1 analytical skills | a I have a justified belief in my ability to do the job. I am able to express my opinion or provide advice when necessary. I am good at making decisions. |
| 2 creativity | b I actively seek feedback on my performance and carefully consider feedback. I demonstrate an interest in and understanding of my own and other cultures. I understand my own strengths and limitations. |
| 3 self-confidence | c I am good at getting a good deal. I am good at developing and managing relationships with others. I am able to persuade, convince and support from others. |
| 4 communication skills | d I am able to formulate new ideas to solve problems. I am able to think ahead to spot or create opportunities. I set aside thinking time to come up with alternative ways of getting things done more efficiently. |
| 5 independence | e I can work with sustained energy and determination on my own. I can find ways to overcome obstacles to set myself achievable goals. I strive towards my own targets and refuse to settle for second best. |
| 6 interpersonal skills | f I am good at data analysis. I am excellent at interpreting data to see cause and effect and am able to use this information to make effective decisions. |
| 7 negotiation skills | g I am able to express myself effectively. I am able to make my opinions totally clear and am rarely misunderstood. I produce clear, well-written reports that can be easily understood. |
| 8 self-awareness | I am good at working cooperatively. I am good at working and communicating within a team to achieve shared goals. I am a good listener. |