Unit 8. The world of work. Lesson 1. Getting started

Unit 8: The World of Work
Session 1: Getting Started
Lead-in
Have you ever applied for a job/ a position in the school clubs? (EC, Media club, etc.,)
How many stages are there in applying for that position?
Listen and Read
Who is applying for a job?

Is it full time or part time?

What is Nam explaining to Mai?


Nam is applying for a job.
It’s a part time job.
He’s explaining the process of applying for a job.
New words
Qualification (n) /ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/:

Or

 (be) qualified for smth/ to do smth:
Degree/ diploma
The ability you need to do a particular job
have proper ability to do smth.
New words
2. Relevant (adj) /ˈreləv(ə)nt/:

Eg: A: What experience do you have that is relevant to this position?
B: Well, I’ve been analyzing statistics for more than 5 years.
Directly connected with
New words
3. Job applicant (n): /dʒɒb ˈæplɪkənt/:


Eg: Qualified job applicants will be contacted through e-mail.

People applying for a job
New words
4. CV (curriculum vitae):


5. Covering letter/ cover letter (n)

 A short  description of your education, qualifications and experience when applying for a job
A letter that contains information about the thing it is sent with
New words
6. Job seeker (n) /dʒɒb ‘siː.kər/ :
7. Shortlist (v/n) /ˈʃɔː(r)tˌlɪst/:

Eg: Only a few job applicants are shortlisted for an interview.
People looking for a job
To put somebody in a short list for a job/prize
New words
8. Recruit (v) /rɪˈkruːt/:

Recruitment (n)
Recruiter (n)
To find new people to join a company/ an organization
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9. Initial (adj) /ɪˈnɪʃ(ə)l/:

Eg: Initially, no one joined us but the number has increased rapidly recently.
Happening at the beginning/ At first
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10. Probation (n) /prəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/:


Eg: Some new employees can’t be offered the job because they can’t pass the probation.
A period of time, during which an employer can see if a new employee is suitable
New words
11. Regular employee (n):

Eg: Regular employees will receive 100% of the salary.
Frequent employee
Revision
Revision
(6)________
CV
Covering letter
qualifications
experience
skills
shortlisted
(Job) Interview
Probation
New employees
the employer
Regular employees
Exercise 2: Answer the questions

Nam is writing his CV to apply the job.
Yes, his father advised him to get some work experience.
No, she thinks working while studying is a waste of time.
They need to include information about qualifications, experience, and skills.
Because it’s the time the employer will assess new employees provide them with some training.
Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks
Job seeker
Job advertisement
CV
Covering letter
Job interview
Exercise 4: Fill in the blanks
Reporting Verbs:
Asked
Advised
Told
Offered
Exercise 4: Fill in the blanks
Asked
Advised
Told
Advised
Offered
Discussion Question
What do you think about working while studying at university?
What are the pros and cons of working while studying at university?
Wrap-up
Knowledge:


Vocabulary:
The process of applying for a job
Words about job applying process