Friday, February 5, 2016

Task 1:

Listen to two people talking about looking for work. Click on this link  and answer the questions below.

1. Place a check-mark beside the job search activities Rosa carried out:


    v      Visited an employment centre

 v          Spoke to a job counsellor

 v           Looked at job postings

     v     Analyzed her own skills

     Participated in mock interviews
    
 v    Attended job search workshops

    Read newspaper classified ads

2. What three things did Rosa learn at the workshops?

What kind of job it was available.
How to write a resume
How do a great interviews.


3. Rosa mentions two ways to write résumés and cover letters that she learned. What are they?

She talks with the job counselor and she looks for information at the internet

4. What advice does Rosa have for Gita about preparing for interviews?

Gita needs to be prepare and figure out her skills before she goes to the interview.. 

5. What advice would you give Gita about looking for work?

I think she should talk with a job counsellor or maybe, visits an employment center to help her to figure out her skills and organize her ideas..


Task 2:

A-  Click on this link and listen to a job seeker describes his job search. Discuss the following.

1.     What problems did this job seeker face?

There aren't many positions available. It's hard to find opportunities as a Master Bakery.

2.     What information would have made his search more effective?

He should find how many jobs are in his field.
He should look for opportunities related.


B-   Think about your job search. What information or services do you think would help you to find a job? With a partner, make a list. In small groups, compare your lists.

I think I need to learn how to write a good resume and cover letter, maybe, I need to participate the workshops. I would like to know what kind of questions is usual in interviews and where I can find the best opportunities.. 



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