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1、LOGOHunting for a Job2Unit 4 Hunting for a JobGetting Things Ready1Things to Do2Things to Write3More Things to Do4Career Skill Description3Unit 4 Hunting for a Job behave, ask and answer questions at interviews properly fill out a personal resume form write a job application letter In this unit, you

2、 will learn tonext4Section 1 Getting Things Ready5Activity 2: Read the passage in Section 2 and complete the following paragraph. Section 1 Getting Things Ready Here are some tricks for you to answer the questions properly at an interview. For the important things in a job, you should mention specif

3、ic 1_, such as the challenge and the feeling of accomplishment it brings. The companys 2_ and opportunities for advancement can be given as reasons for working for it. You can also 3_ your academic qualifications, job skills, enthusiasm or performance as the employment reasons. Additionally, respons

4、es to your greatest strengths and especially your 4_ should be in the positive way. As to 5_, you should do some research beforehand to get a clear idea of what you can get. rewards reputation point to weaknesses salary expectations back6Section 2 Things to Do Things to DoActivity Two Listen and Wri

5、teRead and ThinkActivity OneRelated Informationback7Section 2 Things to DoThe 14 Ways to Look for a Job Most job-hunters think there are basically only three ways to go about their job-hunt: resumes, ads, and agencies. Actually, there are fourteen (the effectiveness rate in brackets):1. Using the In

6、ternet to look for job-postings or to post ones own resume. (1%)2. Mailing out resumes to employers at random. (7%)3. Answering ads in professional or trade journals appropriate to your field. (7%)4. Answering local newspaper ads. (5-24% depending on salary demands)5. Going to private employment age

7、ncies or headhunters. (5-24% depending on salary demands)Related Information:8Section 2 Things to Do6. Going to places where employers come to pick out workers, such as union hiring halls. (8%)7. Taking a Civil Service exam. (12%)8. Asking a former teacher or professor for advice. (12%)9. Going to t

8、he state/Federal employment service office. (14%)10. Asking family members, friends, or professionals you know for advice. (33%)11. Knocking on the door of any employer, factory, or office that interests you, whether they are known to have a vacancy or not. (47%)9Section 2 Things to Do12. By yoursel

9、f, using the phone books Yellow Pages to identify fields that interest you, then calling employers in those fields to see if theyre hiring for the kind of work you can do. (69%)13. In a group with other job-hunters, using the phone books Yellow Pages as above. (84%)14. Doing what is called the creat

10、ive approach to job-hunting or career-change: doing homework on yourself, to figure out what your favorite and best skills are; then doing face-to-face interviewing for information only, at organizations in your field; using your personal contacts to get informed of each organization that has intere

11、sted you, which may be the person who actually has the power to hire you (not necessarily the human resources department). (86%)back10refer to qualification academic involve accomplishment contributionidentify reputationperformance Section Two Things to Do Activity One Listen and Writecite back11Sec

12、tion Two Things to Do Question 3 How much do these tips benefit you? Question 2 How can you answer questions properly in an interview?Question 1What is important for a successful interview?next12Read and ThinkHow to Answer Questions in an Interview An interview is a question-and-answer process. Good

13、 answers will surely bring you an advantage and the possibility of getting your ideal job. Here are good answers to some of the tough questions asked in job interviews.1. What is important to you in a job? Mention specific rewards other than a paycheck, for example, challenge, the feeling of accompl

14、ishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.sentences13Read and Think 2. Why do you want to work for this organization? Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organization. 3. Why shoul

15、d we employ you? Point to your academic qualifications, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the organization. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of

16、 your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team.words14Read and Think 4. What are your greatest strengths? Give a response like one of the following: I can see what needs to be done and do it, Im willing to make decisions, I can organize my time efficiently. 5. What are your gre

17、atest weaknesses? Identify one or two, such as the following: I tend to drive myself too hard, I expect others to perform beyond their capacities. Note these weaknesses could also be regarded as desirable qualities. The trick with this question is to describe a weakness so that it could also be cons

18、idered a virtue. words15Read and Think 6. What are your salary expectations? You must have a clear idea of the market price of a person like you and, moreover, what the organization usually pays for the position and someone like you. Never fight a battle without preparation. If your expectation soun

19、ds reasonable, they will probably try to meet your price. (320 words) translationbacksentences16Read and ThinkTask 1 Test your problem-solving ability. Find out at least three things you have to pay attention to at an interview. next There are so many things to be careful about when you go to an int

20、erview, to name only a few:1. Arrive on time or a little earlier;2. Dress properly;3. Speak politely, clearly and loudly enough to be heard;4. Sit with a straight back and dont play with fingers or other things;5. Listen carefully when the interviewer is speaking and make some small signs to show th

21、at you are following.17Read and Think Task 2 Tell whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False.1. When asked about the important things in a job, you should stress salary. ( )2. Working conditions in an organization can be cited as a reason for the work. ( )3.

22、 Management work requires the ability to get along with others. ( )4. Willingness to make decisions may be regarded as a disadvantage. ( )5. Never discuss your weaknesses in a job interview. ( )6. Your salary expectations should be based on several factors. ( )FFTTFTnext18Read and ThinkTask 3 Give b

23、rief answers to the following questions.1. What is a job interview?v A job interview is a question-and-answer process.2. What are the important things in a job you should mention in an interview?vWe should mention such specific rewards as challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and your contributi

24、on. next19Read and Think3. What are the chief reasons for working for an organization?vIts reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions.4. What are the qualifications which can persuade the employer to hire the applicant?vOnes academic qualifications, job skills, and enthusias

25、m about working for the organization, performance in school or previous employment. next20Read and Think5. What should you know about before talking about your salary expectations?v The market price of someone like you and the usual pay of the organization for the position and someone like you.6. Ha

26、ve you ever been interviewed? What was it like?vOpen. next21Read and ThinkTask 4 Match A with B. A B1. 作决定 a. an ideal job 2. 工作条件 b. academic qualifications 3. 理想工作 c. make a decision 4. 求职面试 d. feeling of accomplishment 5. 学术资格 e. make a contribution 6. 难题 f. market price 7. 做贡献 g. working conditi

27、on 8. 超出能力范围 h. a job interview 9. 成就感 i. tough questions 10. 市场价格 j. beyond ones capacities 1-c 2-g 3-a 4-h 5-b 6-i 7-e 8-j 9 - d 10-fnext22Read and ThinkTask 5 Fill in the blanks with the right words or phrases. Change the form where necessary.1. It is _ that we should provide for the poor. 2. His

28、 excellent _ at college earned him his ideal job.3. The article _ many of the statistics obtained from the research.4. New college graduates _ aim too high when looking for a job.identify efficiently reputation involve reasonable refer to performance contribution desirable tend to desirableperforman

29、cereferred to tend to23Read and Think5. Working _ is the basic requirement for all staff members.6. The company has a high _ of many years standing for good quality. 7. He was told that the job would _ much travel.8. It is necessary for us to use Internet in a _ way. 9. Passengers are asked to _ the

30、ir suitcases. 10. Those who have made outstanding _ should be rewarded. efficientlyreputationinvolve reasonable identifycontributions back24Read and ThinkTask 6 Read the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences into English.v1. Here are my suggestions about improving the quality of the

31、products of our company. Here are the answers to the questions you asked.v2. He wants to be a software engineer other than a software developer. The old man wanted to see his grandson other than his son.25Read and Thinkv 3. I know four languages, such as Japanese and English. They grow a lot of frui

32、ts such as oranges and apples.v 4. We learn to use the computer so that we might keep up with the times. He spends more time working every day so that he can make greater progress.v 5. Never say anything without proof (evidence). Never do anything without certainty.26Section 3 Things to Write Things

33、 to WriteActivity Two: Applied Writing Application LetterResumeActivity One: Task-based Writingback27Section 3 Things to WriteActivity One: Task-based WritingApplication LetterTask 1 Study the following tips for writing.Task 2 Study the following language for writing.Task 3 Study the following model

34、 for witing.Task 4 Write an application letter of your own back28Section 3 Things to WritevWhen writing an application letter, you should include the following:Salutation: Address your letter to a named person rather than a department. Use formal language (Mr., Ms.) when addressing them. If you do n

35、ot know the name of the contact in the organization, use “Dear Sir or Madam”.Opening: Use two or three sentences to spark the employers interest by stating your reason for writing and identify the position for which you are applying.Task 1 Study the following tips for writing.29Section 3 Things to W

36、riteBody: Outline your strongest qualifications (education, abilities, performance at college and awards) and demonstrate how your background and experience qualify you for the job. Do not repeat what is said in your resume.Closing: Close your application letter with confidence and an expectation of

37、 an interview. Close by thanking your reader for his or her time and consideration.Complimentary closing: End your letter with “Yours sincerely” or “Yours faithfully”. Continue with your signature and Full Name and finish with a statement that your resume is enclosed after two lines.back30Section 3

38、Things to WriteWords and phrases:applicant n. 申请者 assure vt. 保证recommendation n. 推荐enclose vt. 附寄，含有be qualified for 胜任be responsible for 负责in reply/answer to 答复apply for 申请Task 2 Study the following language for writing.31Section 3 Things to Writev I am writing in response to your advertisement for

39、 the position of Administrative Assistant. v I would like to apply for the position of Assistant Marketing Manager.v I will be graduating from Linyun Vocational College with a diploma in Business Administration.v I have worked as a secretary for Liyuan Company for over 3 years.v I am responsible for

40、 scheduling meetings and appointments.v I feel confident that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position.v Enclosed are my resume and a letter of recommendation.v I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.backSentenc

41、e patterns: 32Section 3 Things to WriteTask 3 Study the following model for witing.New Star Company Ltd.Baiyun Avenue, Guangzhou, 510000March 8, 2009Dear Sir/Madam: I would like to apply for the position of the customer service representative in your company. I will be a June 2010 graduate from Guan

42、gdong Liyuan Vocational College with a diploma in Business English. My major has prepared me to communicate effectively with people. 33Section 3 Things to Write Referring to my resume, you will note that I have participated in various activities and programs. These experiences require that I deal wi

43、th complaints and problems of different groups. I am sure that my educational background and extracurricular (课外的) experiences have prepared me to make a contribution for your company. Enclosed you will find a copy of my resume and letters of recommendation from employers and professors. Thank you f

44、or your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Yours Sincerely,Amy MathewsAmy MathewsEnclosure: resumeback34Section 3 Things to Write Activitiy 2 Applied WritingTask 1 Look at the words.single a. 未婚的curriculum n. 课程minor n. 副修reference n. 证明书(人), 介绍信

45、(人)responsibility n. 职责analytical a. 善于分析的35Section 3 Things to Writecompetent a. 能胜任的cooperative a. 有合作精神的creative a. 富创造力的extracurricular activity 课外活动native place / hometown 籍贯courses taken 所学课程social practice 社会实践36Section 3 Things to Write Task 2 Fill out the form with your own information.Resu

46、mePosition Sought: Name: Age:Marital Status: Sex:Birth Place:Height: Address: Tel: E-mail: Related Work Experience in and out of collegeEducationAwards Skills Referencesback37Section 4 More Things to DoMore Things to DoActivity Two:Reading MoreFocus on GrammarActivity One: back38Section 4 More Thing

47、s to DoTask 1 Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.1. The responsibilities of the secretary include the following except _. A) arranging meetings B) distributing material C) cleaning the office D) making appointments39Section 4 More Things to Do2.The main function of the secretary wil

48、l be _. A) supporting the work of the manager B) answering telephones C) greeting visitors D) scheduling meetings40Section 4 More Things to Do3. To be qualified for the job, the applicant must _. A) be a male B) have relevant experience C) major in Computer D) be good at English41Section 4 More Thin

49、gs to Do4. The word “enter” in the sentence “ and enter important information into the computer” most probably means _. A) come in B) go in C) put in D) join in42Section 4 More Things to Do5. From the advertisement, we can infer the following except that the secretary _. A) need to work overtime som

50、etimes B) can get free lunches C) will be a college graduate D) will mainly work at weekendsback43Task 2 Read the passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the box below.Application Letter Dear Sir/Madam: I am interested in the position of secretary advertised on March 18, 2008 on y

51、our website, and therefore I am writing to 1) _ the job.Section 4 More Things to Dounder pressure apply for available improve diploma limitreach successfully eager to as apply for44Section 4 More Things to Do I will be graduating from Linnan Vocational College with a 2) _ in Secretary in June 2010.

52、In December 2008, I 3) _ passed the Secretary Licensure（执照）Examination. Last summer I conducted my internship 4) _ a secretary in Guangdong Ala Company in which I was exposed （接触）to different secretarial (秘书的) tasks. This experience 5) _ my ability to work effectively（有效地）as a secretary, and to work

53、 6) _ and in a team. diplomaimprovedunder pressuresuccessfullyas45Section 4 More Things to Do As a student soon to graduate, my professional job experience is 7) _. However, I believe you will find that I have a quick mind and am willing to learn and that I am 8) _ make a contribution to your compan

54、y. I am 9) _ for an interview at your convenience and can be 10) _ at , or by email at . Respectfully Yours, Wang Fanglimitedeager toavailable reached46Read and ThinkHow to Answer Questions in an Interview An interview is a question-and-answer process. Good answers will surely bring you an advantage

55、 and the possibility of getting your ideal job. Here are good answers to some of the tough questions asked in job interviews.1. What is important to you in a job? Mention specific rewards other than a paycheck, for example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a c

56、ontribution.back47Read and Think 2. Why do you want to work for this organization? Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organization. 3. Why should we employ you? Point to your academic qualific

57、ations, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the organization. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to wo

58、rk as part of a team.back48Read and Think 4. What are your greatest strengths? Give a response like one of the following: I can see what needs to be done and do it, Im willing to make decisions, I can organize my time efficiently. 5. What are your greatest weaknesses? Identify one or two, such as th

59、e following: I tend to drive myself too hard, I expect others to perform beyond their capacities. Note these weaknesses could also be regarded as desirable qualities. The trick with this question is to describe a weakness so that it could also be considered a virtue. back49Read and Think 6. What are

60、 your salary expectations? You must have a clear idea of the market price of a person like you and, moreover, what the organization usually pays for the position and someone like you. Never fight a battle without preparation. If your expectation sounds reasonable, they will probably try to meet your