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BUSINESS ENGLISHBUSINESS ENGLISHLA.231/LA.331/LA.231/LA.331/

LA.3501LA.3501

Unit 12: JobsUnit 12: Jobs

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ObjectivesObjectivesBy the end of this class you should be able to…

1. Use vocabulary about skills and abilities

2. Use the present perfect tense with the past simple tense

3. Use interview skills

4. Develop a Curriculum Vitae

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Skills and AbilitiesSkills and AbilitiesA) Complete the first part of the advertisement below with the verbs from the box.

Use the words in the box to help youใ

improve lead increase set up train develop

The RoleWe are looking for a talented person for this position. In this exciting job, you will need to:

__lead__ 1 a team of 25 (be in charge of)

________ 2 a new branch in Amsterdam (start)

________ 3 new staff (teach)

________ 4 sales in all markets (make more)

________ 5 new products (create)

________ 6 communication between our head office and local branches (make better)

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Skills and AbilitiesSkills and AbilitiesB) Complete the second part of the advertisement with the verbs from the box.

deal with organise plan manage

The PersonIn your present job, you:______ 1 a large department in the clothing industry (control)

______ 2 budgets (think about the future)

______ 3 sales conferences and trade exhibitions (arrange)

______ 4 customers, suppliers and the problems (take action)

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Language Focus 1 – Language Focus 1 – Present PerfectPresent Perfect

We use the present perfect to talk about actions that continue from the past to the present (not finished)I have worked here for five years. (and I’m still working here now)He has lived in Barcelona for two years. (And he still living there now.)

We often use the present perfect to talk about life experiences.She has had three jobs since she left university.He hasn’t had any experience in marketing.Have you ever worked abroad? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.

The present perfect is formed with have / has + the past participle of the main verb (V3)

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Interview QuestionsInterview QuestionsA) Match the job interview questions (1 – 5) with their answers (a – e )

1 How many jobs have you had since leaving university?

a) I now have more responsibility and work longer hours.

2 Why have you changed jobs so often?

b) Well, I lead the sales team. I’m also chairperson of a local business association.

3 What have you done that shows leadership?

c) I wanted to earn more money.

4 In what ways has your job changed you since you joined the company?

d) Well the boss in my company wasn’t easy to work with.

5 Have you ever worked with a difficult person?

e) I’ve worked for six companies.

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Interview QuestionsInterview QuestionsC) Complete these interview questions using the present perfect form of the

verbs in brackets.1) How ___________ (you change) over the last five years?2) What other jobs ___________ ( you applied for) recently?3) What _________ (you read) recently?4) What kind of people __________ (you work) with?5) What sort of bosses __________ (you have)?6) What __________ (you learn) from your other jobs?7) What sort of problems _______ (you have) to deal with?8) What ___________ (you do) that shows leadership?

D) Work in pairs. Ask and answer the question in Exercise C.

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Curriculum VitaeCurriculum VitaeA) Look at Svetlana’s CV (curriculum vitae) in the book. Put the headings

from the box in the correct place in the CV.

Education Interests Key skillsReferences Work experience

B) Decide whether these statements are true or false.1 Svetlana Vlasova studied in Russia.2 She has worked for three different companies.3 She gave seminars when she worked for LMO Instruments.4 She was a manager when she worked in St. Petersburg.5 She has been responsible for staff training.6 She can speak more than two languages fluently.

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Tips for CVTips for CV

• Keep it real! But be over positive• Tailor it to company (follow advertisement)• Don’t leave employment gaps (fill all time)• Keep it up to date (recent)• Include a personal statement with CV (explain why you

are best for the job)

• 2 Page Maximum• Formal Font (arial, tahoma, verdana) non-serif• Balance White space• Reverse order (most recent at top)• Use bold for key information (Job title, etc.)

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CV - SectionsCV - SectionsPersonal DetailsName: Harry PotterAddress: Room 15 Hogwarts,

Rowling St, Wizshire HP55Telephone: 01234 56789 / Mob: 088882726Email: harry@hogwarts.comMarital Status: SingleNationality: BritishDate of Birth: 17th June 1998

Employment2008 – Present Chief Wizard, Wizards R Us, Wizshire, HP55

lead team of 8 wizards, increased magic powers by 30%, developed wizardtraining and probation system, responsible for all budgets (350 goatcoins)

2006 – 2008 Assistant Chief Wizard, We were Wizards Co., Ltd, London, LL66

Education2006-2008 Bachelor of Magic Arts (First Class), Hogwarts School for Wizards , Wizshire

2004-2006 Diploma in Junior Magic, London School for Wizards, London

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CV - SectionsCV - SectionsSkillsLanguages, Computer software (Windows/MS Office), Adobe CS5, Typing rates, communication – listening, teamwork, independent, target driven

InterestsHobbies, pastimes, sports, cultural, art, social, clubs, teams

Professional AffiliationsAssociations, societies, institutes, organization, memberships

ReferencesProfessor – Senior Executives / Directors / Managers

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Listening - InterviewListening - InterviewA) Svetlana is applying for a job as an overseas team leader in Germany.

Listen to part of her interview. Complete her answers.

Reasons for First of all, I like ______ 1 people and getting people to applying work together as a _______ 2. And then, I like ______ 3

and ________ 4 my languages.Strengths I’m ______ 5 in German and English. I get on well with people. I’m

also good at ________ 6 people and at getting them to achieve _______ 7 together. I love organising events for _______ 8.

Weaknesses I’m not really ______ 9 when people don’t meet deadlines.

People you The people I like best are those who work ______ 10 and who arework well with _______. 11

Interests I like travelling, and I like discovering new __________ 12

Questions If I get the job when would you like me to ________ 13 ?

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Language Focus 2Language Focus 2We use the past simple to talk about completed actions that happened in the past.I worked in Tokyo in 1990. ( I now work in another place.)

We use the present perfect to talk about actions that continue from the past to the Present.He has worked in Berlin since 2001. (He still works there.)

worked in Tokyo (past simple)

timework in Berlin

2001

now

futurehas worked in Berlin (present perfect)

time

work in Tokyo

1990

now

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Language Focus 2Language Focus 2A) Underline the past simple or the present perfect form of the verbs to

complete this extract.

I think I had / have had an interesting career. I studied / have studied at Oxford

University from 1997 to 2000. The I applied / have applied for jobs abroad.

I worked / have worked in Hong Kong for a year, and then I went / have been

to Japan in 2002. I did / have done a number of different jobs. I sold / have

sold computer software in Hong Kong, I taught / have taught English in

Japan. I wrote / have written a book, and I ran / have run my own business.

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Language Focus 2Language Focus 2B) Tick the expressions you can use to complete this sentence.

The manager has been here before .

before often twice for two hours last year this afternoon since 2 o’clock at 2 o’clock two weeks ago recently

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Useful LanguageUseful LanguageInterviewer Candidate

Experience What did you learn from your I learned to …..last job?

What didn’t you like about your Well I had a problem with….last job?

Skills What are you good at? People say that I am good at…Do you have any special skills? My main strengths are….

Future plans What do you want to do in the My main aim is to…future? I plan to be …

Where do you want to be in ten I hope to have …years time?

Interests What do you do in your free time? I really enjoy…What are your main interests? I spend a lot of time …

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SummarySummaryDuring this lesson, you have learned how to:

1. Use vocabulary about skills and abilities

2. Use the present perfect tense with the past simple tense

3. Use interview skills

4. Develop a Curriculum Vitae