““Work keeps us from Work keeps us from

three great evils: three great evils: boredom, vice and boredom, vice and

poverty”poverty”

(Voltaire)(Voltaire)

JOBSJOBS

• ComputerComputer

• PersonalPersonal

• DeliveryDelivery

• WebWeb

• DrivingDriving

• Make-upMake-up

• Air trafficAir traffic

• HairHair

• controllercontroller

• artistartist

• programmerprogrammer

• assistantassistant

• designerdesigner

• manman

• instructorinstructor

• dresserdresser

PERSONAL QUALITIES

“You can’t depend on her. She never does what she says she will!”

She is…

• open minded• irresponsible

“It’s amazing how he never gets upset over anything”

He is…

• calm• well mannered • attractive

“Tim never does anything. He just sits at home watching TV.”

He is…

• selfish• easy going• lazy

“I’ve never heard him admit he’s wrong.”

He is…

• rude• tough• arrogant

“Mr Jones is always on time no matter what!”

He is…

• strong willed• patient• punctual

“No wonder Martin never gets anything done on time. Look at the mess on his desk!”

He is…

• left handed• disorganised• imaginative

“She’s never rude to anyone. She has really good manners”

She is…

• attractive• polite• sociable

“Jim always wears a suit and tie to work”

He is…

• smart• independent• reliable

Phrases and vocabularyIn a job you…

WORK

a 9-5 job

shifts

overtime

at weekends

long hours

under pressure

with a team

at my own pace

GET

paid well low wages promoted

MEET

tight deadlines interesting people

VISIT

various places exotic destinations

WORDS OFTEN CONFUSEDWORDS OFTEN CONFUSED

• WORKWORK

• JOBJOB

• SALARYSALARY

• WAGESWAGES

• EARN EARN

• WINWIN

• GAINGAIN

• what somebody do as a part of a job (Unc. noun)

• occupation, profession (Count. noun)

• the money you are paid usually every month

• money you earn according to the number of hours, days or weeks that you work

• you earn money; when you deserve something (you earned reputation)

• you win a competition, the lottery, elections, games, prizes.

• you gain experience, you gain independence, you gain popularity. You can gain something useful or necessary whether or not you deserve it.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORDCHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD

My dream is to find a … in the fashion industry

• work• job

I can’t believe it! I … a car in the lottery.

•won•earned

The average ... of a factory worker are $300 a week.

•salary•wages

You have to consider that you … valuable experience from

working in the company.

•win•gain

Anne always does excellent …

•work

• job

APPLYING FOR A JOB

• How to write a letter of application

• How to prepare your CV

• Getting ready for a job interview

• vocabulary and expressions

A LETTER OF APPLICATIONREASONS FOR WRITING

OPENING REMARKS

I am writing to apply for the position of…which I saw

advertised in … on…

The position of… in your company is really

interesting and I want to apply

I am writing in response to your advertisement which appeared in … advertising

for…

PERSONAL INFORMATIONPERSONAL INFORMATION

AgeAge

…Studying at……Studying at…

…Pursing a degree in ……Pursing a degree in …

I am fluent in …I am fluent in …

WORK EXPERIENCE

In Present Perfect Tense

“I have had a part-time job…”

“I have worked as (delivery man)”

PERSONAL QUALITIES

“I’m polite and reliable…”

“I am always punctual and…”

CLOSING REMARKS

I am available for an interview

anytime.

I look forward to your reply / I

look forward to hearing for you

I thank you very much for

considering my application / May I

thank you in advance for

considering my application / Yours

sincerely.

YOUR CV

• PERSONAL DETAILS

• EDUCATION

• WORK EXPERIENCE

• REFERENCES

• PERSONAL QUALITIES

IN EVERY INTERVIEW THESE ARE RECURRING

QUESTIONS• What makes you qualified for the job?• What do you have to offer the company /

school?• Why do you want to work here?• Are you prepared to work in a team?

COMMUNICATION

• How do you contact your friends, your parents or classmates?

WAYS OF CONNECTING PEOPLE…

COMMUNICATING BY…

CONTACTING PEOPLE

WRITING OR SENDING A…

COMMUNICATING BY…

TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS

FORMAL STYLE

A: Good morning, Harwich hospital. How may I help you?

B: Hello, I have an appointment with Dr Martin at 11 o´clock tomorrow morning.

A: Who’s calling, please?B: It’s Anna Welsh.A: Ah, yes, Miss Welsh. Is there a problem?B: Well, unfortunately I won´t be able to come

tomorrow as I live out of town and I´ve been cut off by last night´s sudden snowstorm. Could I possibly have another appointment for the same time next week when the weather will hopefully be better?

A: One moment, please. I´ll just check. Yes, that´ll be fine.

B: Thank you very much.A: You´re welcome. I´ll inform Dr Martin of the change.

Thank you for calling.

INFORMAL STYLE

A: Hi! Is Alison there?B: Yes. Just a minute.A: Hi, Alison.B: Hi, Jane. What’s up?A: Do you fancy going shopping on Saturday

morning?B: Great! Where shall we meet and what

time?A: Just in front of the entrance at about 11 o

´clock?B: OK. See you later.A: Thanks for calling. Bye.

END OF MODULE 1

• IF YOUR ARE ABLE TO HANDLE ALL THESE TOPICS, YOU CAN PASS TO

MODULE 2