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1、-revised-script unit 1-3-第 11 页 Unit1 preparing for challengesEpisode 1Study or work?1. Script:M: Hey, Helen, dont be late for the seminar this afternoon.F: Hi, Jerry, thanks for your reminding. I almost forgot it. Have you made up your mind?M: Yes, I am going to find a job in China telecom.F: Great

2、, thats exactly your field. I still have no idea. M: Did you talk to your supervisor?F: Yes, she encouraged me to focus on my academic development. So, maybe a MA degree.M: Same as Charles, but he will go abroad.F: That is gorgeous. It has been his childhood dream. I am really jealousy. Hope my drea

3、m can come true one day.3. Script：There are hundreds of career options out there. How do you make a career choice when you dont really know what you want to do? Does it seem like an insurmountable task? Its not. Yes, you will have to put some time and energy into making your decision, but your effor

4、t will be well worth it in the end. Follow these strategies to making a good career choice.1)Before you can make a career choice you have to learn about yourself. Your values, interests and skills, in combination with certain personality traits, will make some careers especially suitable for you and

5、 some particularly inappropriate. You can use self-assessment tools, often called career tests, to gather this information and, subsequently, to generate a list of occupations that are deemed appropriate.2)Look over the lists of occupations generated through the self-assessment tools. They are proba

6、bly rather lengthy. You want to come up with a much shorter list. Circle occupations you may have considered previously and that you find appealing. Write these occupations down on a separate list titled “Occupations to Explore.”3)For each occupation on your list, you will want to look at the job de

7、scription, educational and other requirements, job outlook, advancement opportunities and earnings.4)You now need to gather more in-depth information. Your best source of this information is people who have firsthand knowledge of the occupations in which you are interested. Identify who they are and

8、 conduct informational interviews with them. 5)By now you should have decided on one occupation you want to pursue. Its time to put a plan into place so you can eventually find a job in that field, but first you will need to set some goals.6)Now that you have set your goals, you will need to decide

9、how to reach them. A career action plan will help guide you as you pursue your long and short term goals.7)It is likely you will have to train for your new career. That could take the form of earning a degree, doing an internship or taking courses to learn some new skills.Episode 2Where to find?2. S

10、cript: There are many different places to look for jobs, such as employment agencies and newspaper ads. The internet is also a huge resource for job hunters, with most recruitment agencies now having some kind of website. However, in many industries the best way to hear about jobs is through word of

11、 mouth. When exploring your career options, talk to as many people as you can. Use your network of family and friends to gather information, and remember that networking is not something thats just done at stuffy business events. Unit 2 Attending InterviewEpisode 1 Know your company1. Script:F: Hi,

12、Jack, you look excited! Whats up?M: Laura, you know what, Ive got an interview chance by Microsoft Company. Fantastic! That is my dream company!F: Congratulations, man! So when is the big day?M: This Friday morning. They asked me to attend the interview at 8:00 oclock on Friday morning. F: Well, you

13、 have only three days to get prepared for the interview.M: Yeah, pretty short time. Hey, have you got any good idea about how to prepare for the interview?F: Well, if I were you, the first thing I would like to do is to do research about your company before the interview.M: Research? You mean I goog

14、le the company and get to know, for instance, how old the company is, how large the company is, where the headquarters are, something like that.F: Yeah, exactly. And that list can go on and on, say, what are its products or services, who are its customers, who are its major competitors, what is its

15、reputation or industry standing.M: Wow, tough work.F: Just hold on, man. There are more things you need to know about your company. Wait a second, Ill show you an article about how to search your company on Career Guidance Magazine.M: Thats great, Laura.F: Er, here it is. First, the industry. Learn

16、what general-interest publications, trade publications and blogs are saying about your employer and the industry as a whole. Depending on your field, you should be prepared to discuss your industrys financial prospects or other industry trends.M: Ok, the industry, I have made a note. Good, go ahead.

17、F: Next, the companys mission. Its mission statement is something that outlines the companys values. It is on an About Us or similar page on the companys website. M: Right, the mission.F: The third, the companys recent achievement. While youre at the companys site, look for a Press Room or Company N

18、ews page that links to recent news releases. Or simply search the Web for news about the company. M: Anything else?F: And your interviewers. If the company site has a search tool, use it to search for the names of the people youll be meeting. You may find bio pages or press releases that give you in

19、sight into their most visible activities at the company. Then look to LinkedIn or do a general Web search to get some more background information about them. You might find some common ground you can bring up in conversation, or a recent professional achievement for which you can pay a compliment.M:

20、 Thank you so much, Laura. The article is very useful. I have one more question, Laura. Where can I get the information about the company on line in addition to , you know, Google, and the companys web site.F: Here are some other resources you can use to search a company, Business Wire, W. And Peopl

21、e who already work at the company are another great source of information - they can give you insight into business initiatives and corporate culture. Start on LinkedIn to see if you have any connections - but dont stop there. Ask friends and relations if they know anyone who might have information

22、to share about your prospective employer.M: All right, I have noted all this important information. Thank you, Laura. I owe you a dinner.F: You said it. I am starting to get hungry.Episode 2 Interview rehearsal2. 1) What is important to you in a job? Suggestion: Mention specific rewards other than a

23、 paycheck for example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution. 2) Why do you want to work for this organization? Suggestion: Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organizati

24、on, not just any organization. 3) Why should we employ you? Suggestion: Point to your academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn and to become productive quickly. If the j

25、ob involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team. 4) If we hire you, how long will you stay with us? Suggestion: As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace with my abilities.

26、5) Where do you see yourself five years from now? Suggestion: Infiveyears, I want to be a senior analyst. I want my expertise to directly impact the company in a positive way.6) What are your greatest strengths? Suggestion: I can see what needs to be done and do it. Im willing to make decisions. I w

27、ork well with others. I can organize my time efficiently, etc.7) What are you greatest weaknesses? Suggestion: Identify one or two, such as the following: “I tend to drive myself too hard”, “I expect others to perform beyond their capacities”, “ I like to see a job done quickly, and Im critical if i

28、t isnt.” 8) What didnt you like about previous jobs youve held? Suggestion: Discuss the things you didnt like, but avoid making slighting reference to any of your former employers. 9) How do you spend your leisure time? Suggestion: I always go hiking with friends. etc.10) Are there any weaknesses in

29、 your education or experience? Suggestion: Take stock of your weaknesses before the interview. Practice discussing them in a positive light. Youll find that they are minor when discussed along with all the positive things you have to offer. 3. Script:JAMES: Hi, Nicole, thank you very much for coming

30、 in today.Nicole: Hi, JAMES. Its lovely to be here and I can see you got a lovely office of beautiful view.JAMES: Thanks.JAMES: Ok, tell us a little about yourself.Nicole : Well, I grew up on a cattle station in South Australia where my dad was a driver, and I went to school there and I left school

31、a little earlier than most students. For the last a few years, because of my passion for fashion Ive been doing a few retail jobs in fashion industry. Ive come to realize was that I would like a career in marketing industry. JAMES: And what are your career goals?Nicole: Currently, I am interested in

32、 getting a thorough understanding of marketing, and how that fits into organizations. In a longer term, I am interested in a more senior role in marketing. But I am really looking forward to becoming more experienced and getting more knowledge of marketing in general.JAMES: I see here that your last

33、 position was five months ago, what youve been doing since then?Nicole: Well, I am glad you ask. I went back to South Australia for several months to look after my dad who just broke his leg, and that also gave me a chance to reflect on where my career has been going to date, and also allowed me to

34、be clear about where I want my future career to go. Since I came back, Ive put my head down and been doing some research into marketing and the organizations.JAMES: How would you think your previous experience would serve for this role of marketing?Nicole: Well, I grew up on a farm which gave me man

35、y valuable qualities like candor, team spirit and also adaptability. And I think those qualities make up a lot for the lack of experience Ive got. Although I think the experience I got in the fashion industry will serve well in the marketing role because of everything Ive learned there.JAMES: Ok, th

36、anks very much for your time, Nicole.Nicole: Oh, thanks very much James. I am really looking forward to hearing from you soon.Unit 3 On BoardingEpisode 1 Arriving at a new job1. Script:Conversation 1F: Hello, Marilyn speaking.M: Marilyn, this is Orsen Parker from Technoworld. You passed the intervie

37、w and wed like you to join our team. Congratulations! Could you start next Monday morning at 9 oclock sharp?F: Thank you! Thats great! Yes, Monday morning at 9 oclock would be fantastic.M: OK, super. Before you begin, would you please prepare the files required by our corporation which I will send y

38、ou an email later. And we also need you to fill out some additional paperwork. Is there a day this week that you could come in for an hour or two?F: Of course, I will be there on time. Conversation 2M: Hello, welcome to Technoworld, may I help you?F: Yes. Hi, Im Marilyn Broom, the new web designer.

39、I was told to ask for Orsen Parker when I got in.M: Of course, I know. Mr. Parker is not in his office right now, but he asked me to lead you to the conference room. You can wait for him there and he will meet you in about 20 minutes. F: OK, thank you.M: Would you like some tea or coffee?F: Coffee,

40、please. Thanks a lot.Receptionist: You are welcome.Conversation 3M: Marilyn, nice to meet you. Its your first day here and I will be spending about 20 minutes introducing you to the schedule of your orientation. F: Thats great.M: And I will go over the forms in your packet and answer any questions y

41、ou may have. F: All right.Conversation 4F: Hi, are you Kris Maitland. Im Marilyn Broom. Mr. Parker told me that you can show me around the office. M: Welcome aboard, Marilyn. First, lets have a look at your cubicle.F: Thats cute. M: Yes. Then lets take a walk to learn the layout of our office and co

42、llect your stationery on the way. F: That would be perfect. Keys: BDCA2. Script:Good morning, everyone. I am Orsen Parker, HR manager of the company. First of all, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Marilyn Broom to join our company. Marilyn is going to be our new web designer. She maj

43、ored in computer science, engaged in the design field for a long time and gained a lot of experiences and admirations. As you are aware that our company is the one of the leading companies which provide its staff opportunities and potentials. Im confident that you will be proud of being a member of

44、the company. On behalf of our company, I would like to welcome Marilyn again and from today on, lets strive for development.Episode 3 Office appliances3. ScriptConversation 1F: Bob, did you contact technical support about my computer? Im working on an important presentation, and all my work is on th

45、at computer.M: Yes, I called them. They told me theyd send someone over tomorrow afternoon.F: Tomorrow afternoon? That will be too late. Im meeting with my clients at 4 tomorrow to discuss ways to promote their company. Could you please call tech support again, and ask them if they can come any soon

46、er?M: Sure, Ill call them right away. Ill talk to a supervisor to make sure they get a technician over here today.Questions: 1) What is the womans problem?2) What will the woman do at 4 oclock tomorrow?3) What does Bob plan to do next?Conversation 2M: Colleen! The copy machine is down again.F: Whats

47、 the problem this time? Lets see. It has paper. Its not jammed. It has enough ink. Oh, it needs new toner.M: Great. I have to make 20 copies of this report for a 1 p.m. presentation! Should I use the one on the fourth floor?F: No, this wont take long to fix. Go to the supply room, and the toner is i

48、n the bottom left-hand cupboard.Questions:1) What problem does the man have?2) What does the woman say about the copy machine?3) What does the woman suggest the man do?Conversation 3F: Diego, have we received a fax from Chris at Complex Computers yet?M: We did, but it came through blurry. I called, and Chris said they were having prob