Unit 6. Future jobs

Unit 6

Group 2
. Have you ever thought about your future job ?

. What the factor (nhân tố) that you think would help you succeed in a job interview ?
+ wearing casual clothes
+ feeling self – confident
+ giving clear, honest answers
+ having a good sense of humour
. And what you shouldn’t do during the interview?
- feeling nervous
- avoiding difficult questions
Accompany (v) : hộ tống, đi cùng
Aspect (n) : phương tiện, khía cạnh
Category (n) : loại, hạng
Jot down (v) : ghi lại tóm tắt
Keen (on sth/sb) (a) : say mê, thích
Keeness (n) : sự say mê, thiết tha
Recommendation (n) : giới thiệu, tiến cử
Reduce (v) : làm giãm đi
Relate (v) : liên quan, nối kết
Résumé (n) : bản tóm tắt lí lịch
Retail (n) : bán lẻ
Shortcoming (n) : khiếm khuyết, thiếu sót
Vacancy (n) : vị trí, chức vụ còn trống
Wholesale (n) : bán buôn, bán sỉ
Workforce (n) : lực lượng lao động
Candidate (n) : thí sinh
Preparing for a job interview can stressful, particularly when you are called for the first interview. Below are some pieces of advice that can help you reduce the feeling of pressure and create a good impression on your interviewer.

Before the interview
You should find out as much as possible about the job and the vacancy. Before the interview, you have you have to send a letter of application and your résumés to the company to express your interest in a the job and to show that you might be the most suitable candidate for the position.

When you come to the interview, remember to bring with you your school certificates and letters of recommendation from your teachers or your previous employers. In addition, you may jot down your qualifications and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions and experience that can relate to the job and prepare for the questions that are often asked during the interview.

Make sure you know where the interview is and how to get there. Be on time or a few minutes early. Don’t forget to dress neatly and formally.

During the interview
You should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying and make a real effort to answer all the questions the interviewer asks. Be clear, polite and honest.
If you do not know something bout the more technical aspects of the job, admit it and stress that you are willing to learn. Show enthusiasm when the job is explained to you. Always show your best side, your keenness to work and your sense of responsibility.

Don’t forget to say goodbye to the interviewer before leaving the office.


After the interview
If you are offered the position, congratulation!
If you do not get the job, try not to be too disappointed. Think about the interviewer`s comments because they may help you prepare better when you are called for the next job interview.
Good luck!

Task1. These words are from the passage. Look back to the text and circle the best meaning A, B or C.
Vacancy
A. a part of a newspaper where jobs are advertised.
B. a job that is available
C. a seat that is available

Résumé
A. a photocopy of academic certificates
B. a letter of recommendation
C. a short written account of someone’s education and previous jobs

3. Keenness
A. special interest
B. very quick understanding
C. sense of responsibility

Jot down
A. mention
B. note down
C. type