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1、LOGO Hunting for a JobHunting for a JobReading and WritingReading and WritingReading and WritingUnit 4 Hunting for a JobGetting Things Ready1Things to Do2Things to Write3More Things to Do4CareerSkillDescriptionUnit4 Hunting for a Job behave,ask and answer questions at interviews properly fill out a

2、personal resume formwrite a job application letterIn this unit,you will learn tonextSection 1 Getting Things ReadyActivity 2:Read the passage in Section 2 and complete the following paragraph.Section 1 Getting Things ReadyHerearesometricksforyoutoanswerthequestionsproperlyataninterview.Fortheimporta

3、ntthingsinajob,youshouldmentionspecific 1_,such as the challenge and the feeling ofaccomplishment it brings.The companys 2_ andopportunitiesforadvancementcanbegivenasreasonsforworkingforit.Youcanalso3_youracademicqualifications,jobskills,enthusiasm or performance as the employment reasons.Additional

4、ly,responses to your greatest strengths and especiallyyour 4_ should be in the positive way.As to5_,youshoulddosomeresearchbeforehandtogetaclearideaofwhatyoucanget.rewardsreputationpoint toweaknessessalary expectationsbackSection 2Things to DoThings to DoActivity TwoListen and WriteRead and ThinkAct

5、ivity OneRelated InformationbackSection 2 Things to DoThe14WaystoLookforaJobMostjob-huntersthinktherearebasicallyonlythreewaystogoabouttheirjob-hunt:resumes,ads,andagencies.Actually,therearefourteen(theeffectivenessrateinbrackets):1.UsingtheInternettolookforjob-postingsortopostonesownresume.(1%)2.Ma

6、ilingoutresumestoemployersatrandom.(7%)3.Answeringadsinprofessionalortradejournalsappropriatetoyourfield.(7%)4.Answeringlocalnewspaperads.(5-24%dependingonsalarydemands)5.Goingtoprivateemploymentagenciesorheadhunters.(5-24%dependingonsalarydemands)Related Information:Section 2 Things to Do6.Goingtop

7、laceswhereemployerscometopickoutworkers,suchasunionhiringhalls.(8%)7.TakingaCivilServiceexam.(12%)8.Askingaformerteacherorprofessorforadvice.(12%)9.Goingtothestate/Federalemploymentserviceoffice.(14%)10.Askingfamilymembers,friends,orprofessionalsyouknowforadvice.(33%)11.Knockingonthedoorofanyemploye

8、r,factory,orofficethatinterestsyou,whethertheyareknowntohaveavacancyornot.(47%)Section 2 Things to Do12.Byyourself,usingthephonebooksYellowPagestoidentifyfieldsthatinterestyou,thencallingemployersinthosefieldstoseeiftheyrehiringforthekindofworkyoucando.(69%)13.Inagroupwithotherjob-hunters,usingtheph

9、onebooksYellowPagesasabove.(84%)14.Doingwhatiscalledthecreativeapproachtojob-huntingorcareer-change:doinghomeworkonyourself,tofigureoutwhatyourfavoriteandbestskillsare;thendoingface-to-faceinterviewingforinformationonly,atorganizationsinyourfield;usingyourpersonalcontactstogetinformedofeachorganizat

10、ionthathasinterestedyou,whichmaybethepersonwhoactuallyhasthepowertohireyou(notnecessarilythehumanresourcesdepartment).(86%)backrefertorefertoqualificationqualificationacademicacademicinvolveinvolveaccomplishmentaccomplishmentcontributioncontributionidentifyidentifyreputationreputationperformanceperf

11、ormanceSection Two Things to DoActivityOneListenandWritecitecitebackSection Two Things to DoQuestion 3How much do these tips benefit you?Question 2How can you answer questions properly in an interview?Question 1Whatisimportantforasuccessfulinterview?nextRead and ThinkHow to Answer Questions in an In

12、terviewAninterviewisaquestion-and-answerprocess.Goodanswerswillsurelybringyouanadvantageandthepossibilityofgettingyouridealjob.Herearegoodanswerstosomeofthetoughquestionsaskedinjobinterviews.1.Whatisimportanttoyouinajob?Mentionspecificrewardsotherthanapaycheck,forexample,challenge,thefeelingofaccomp

13、lishment,andknowingthatyouhavemadeacontribution.sentencesRead and Think2.Whydoyouwanttoworkforthisorganization?Citeitsreputation,theopportunitiesitoffers,andtheworkingconditions.Stressthatyouwanttoworkforthisorganization,notjustanyorganization.3.Whyshouldweemployyou?Pointtoyouracademicqualifications

14、,jobskills,andenthusiasmaboutworkingfortheorganization.Mentionyourperformanceinschoolorpreviousemploymentasevidenceofyourabilitytolearn.Ifthejobinvolvesmanagementresponsibilities,refertopastactivitiesasproofofyourabilitytogetalongwithothersandtoworkaspartofateam.wordsRead and Think4.Whatareyourgreat

15、eststrengths?Givearesponselikeoneofthefollowing:Icanseewhatneedstobedoneanddoit,Imwillingtomakedecisions,Icanorganizemytimeefficiently.5.Whatareyourgreatestweaknesses?Identifyoneortwo,suchasthefollowing:Itendtodrivemyselftoohard,Iexpectotherstoperformbeyondtheircapacities.Notetheseweaknessescouldals

16、oberegardedasdesirablequalities.Thetrickwiththisquestionistodescribeaweaknesssothatitcouldalsobeconsideredavirtue.wordsRead and Think6.Whatareyoursalaryexpectations?Youmusthaveaclearideaofthemarketpriceofapersonlikeyouand,moreover,whattheorganizationusuallypaysforthepositionandsomeonelikeyou.Neverfi

17、ghtabattlewithoutpreparation.Ifyourexpectationsoundsreasonable,theywillprobablytrytomeetyourprice.(320 words)translationbacksentencesRead and ThinkTask 1 Test your problem-solving ability.Find out at least three things you have to pay attention to at an interview.nextTherearesomanythingstobecarefula

18、boutwhenyougotoaninterview,tonameonlyafew:1.Arriveontimeoralittleearlier;2.Dressproperly;3.Speakpolitely,clearlyandloudlyenoughtobeheard;4.Sitwithastraightbackanddontplaywithfingersorotherthings;5.Listencarefullywhentheinterviewerisspeakingandmakesomesmallsignstoshowthatyouarefollowing.Read and Thin

19、k Task 2 Tell whether thefollowing statements are true or false.Write T for True and F for False.1.Whenaskedabouttheimportantthingsinajob,youshouldstresssalary.()2.Workingconditionsinanorganizationcanbecitedasareasonforthework.()3.Managementworkrequirestheabilitytogetalongwithothers.()4.Willingnesst

20、omakedecisionsmayberegardedasadisadvantage.()5.Neverdiscussyourweaknessesinajobinterview.()6.Yoursalaryexpectationsshouldbebasedonseveralfactors.()FFTTFTnextRead and ThinkTask 3 Give brief answers to the following questions.1.Whatisajobinterview?vA job interview is a question-and-answer process.2.Wh

21、ataretheimportantthingsinajobyoushouldmentioninaninterview?vWe should mention such specific rewards as challenge,the feeling of accomplishment,and your contribution.nextRead and Think3.Whatarethechiefreasonsforworkingforanorganization?vIts reputation,the opportunities it offers,and the working condi

22、tions.4.Whatarethequalificationswhichcanpersuadetheemployertohiretheapplicant?vOnes academic qualifications,job skills,and enthusiasm about working for the organization,performance in school or previous employment.nextRead and Think5.Whatshouldyouknowaboutbeforetalkingaboutyoursalaryexpectations?vTh

23、e market price of someone like you and the usual pay of the organization for the position and someone like you.6.Haveyoueverbeeninterviewed?Whatwasitlike?vOpen.nextRead and ThinkTask 4 Match A with B.AB1.作决定a.anidealjob2.工作条件b.academicqualifications3.理想工作c.makeadecision4.求职面试d.feelingofaccomplishmen

24、t5.学术资格e.makeacontribution6.难题f.marketprice7.做贡献g.workingcondition8.超出能力范围h.ajobinterview9.成就感i.toughquestions10.市场价格j.beyondonescapacities1-c2-g3-a4-h5-b6-i7-e8-j9-d10-fnextRead and ThinkTask 5Fill in the blanks with the right words or phrases.Change the form where necessary.1.Itis_thatweshouldprov

25、ideforthepoor.2.Hisexcellent_atcollegeearnedhimhisidealjob.3.Thearticle_manyofthestatisticsobtainedfromtheresearch.4.Newcollegegraduates_aimtoohighwhenlookingforajob.identify efficiently reputation involve reasonable refer to performance contribution desirable tend todesirableperformancereferred tot

26、end toRead and Think5.Working_isthebasicrequirementforallstaffmembers.6.Thecompanyhasahigh_ofmanyyearsstandingforgoodquality.7.Hewastoldthatthejobwould_muchtravel.8.ItisnecessaryforustouseInternetina_way.9.Passengersareaskedto_theirsuitcases.10.Thosewhohavemadeoutstanding_shouldberewarded.efficientl

27、yreputationinvolvereasonableidentifycontributionsbackRead and ThinkTask 6Read the English sentences and translate the Chinese sentences into English.v1.Here aremysuggestionsaboutimprovingthequalityoftheproductsofourcompany.Here aretheanswerstothequestionsyouasked.v2.Hewantstobeasoftwareengineerother

28、 thanasoftwaredeveloper.Theoldmanwantedtoseehisgrandsonother thanhisson.Read and Thinkv3.Iknowfourlanguages,such asJapaneseandEnglish.Theygrowalotoffruitssuch asorangesandapples.v4.Welearntousethecomputerso thatwemightkeepupwiththetimes.Hespendsmoretimeworkingeverydayso thathecanmakegreaterprogress.

29、v5.Never sayanythingwithoutproof(evidence).Neverdoanythingwithoutcertainty.Section 3Things to WriteThings to WriteActivity Two:Applied Writing Application LetterResumeActivity One:Task-based WritingbackSection 3Things to WriteActivity One:Task-based WritingApplication LetterTask 1 Study the followin

30、g tips for writing.Task 2 Study the following language for writing.Task 3 Study the following model for witing.Task 4 Write an application letter of your own backSection 3Things to WritevWhenwritinganapplicationletter,youshouldincludethefollowing:Salutation:Addressyourlettertoanamedpersonratherthana

31、department.Useformallanguage(Mr.,Ms.)whenaddressingthem.Ifyoudonotknowthenameofthecontactintheorganization,use“DearSirorMadam”.Opening:Usetwoorthreesentencestosparktheemployersinterestbystatingyourreasonforwritingandidentifythepositionforwhichyouareapplying.Task 1 Study the following tips for writin

32、g.Section 3Things to WriteBody:Outlineyourstrongestqualifications(education,abilities,performanceatcollegeandawards)anddemonstratehowyourbackgroundandexperiencequalifyyouforthejob.Donotrepeatwhatissaidinyourresume.Closing:Closeyourapplicationletterwithconfidenceandanexpectationofaninterview.Closebyt

33、hankingyourreaderforhisorhertimeandconsideration.Complimentary closing:Endyourletterwith“Yourssincerely”or“Yoursfaithfully”.ContinuewithyoursignatureandFullNameandfinishwithastatementthatyourresumeisenclosedaftertwolines.backSection 3Things to WriteWords and phrases:applicantn.申请者assurevt.保证recommen

34、dationn.推荐enclosevt.附寄，含有bequalifiedfor胜任beresponsiblefor负责inreply/answerto答复applyfor申请Task 2 Study the following language for writing.Section 3Things to WritevIamwritinginresponsetoyouradvertisementforthepositionofAdministrativeAssistant.vIwouldliketoapplyforthepositionofAssistantMarketingManager.v

35、IwillbegraduatingfromLinyunVocationalCollegewithadiplomainBusinessAdministration.vIhaveworkedasasecretaryforLiyuanCompanyforover3years.vIamresponsibleforschedulingmeetingsandappointments.vIfeelconfidentthatmystrongtechnicalexperienceandeducationwillmakemeaverycompetitivecandidateforthisposition.vEnc

36、losedaremyresumeandaletterofrecommendation.vIlookforwardtohearingfromyouatyourearliestconvenience.backSentence patterns:Section 3Things to WriteTask 3 Study the following model for witing.NewStarCompanyLtd.BaiyunAvenue,Guangzhou,510000March8,2009DearSir/Madam:Iwouldliketoapplyforthepositionofthecust

37、omerservicerepresentativeinyourcompany.IwillbeaJune2010graduatefromGuangdongLiyuanVocationalCollegewithadiplomainBusinessEnglish.Mymajorhaspreparedmetocommunicateeffectivelywithpeople.Section 3Things to WriteReferringtomyresume,youwillnotethatIhaveparticipatedinvariousactivitiesandprograms.Theseexpe

38、riencesrequirethatIdealwithcomplaintsandproblemsofdifferentgroups.Iamsurethatmyeducationalbackgroundandextracurricular(课外的)experienceshavepreparedmetomakeacontributionforyourcompany.Enclosedyouwillfindacopyofmyresumeandlettersofrecommendationfromemployersandprofessors.Thankyouforyourtimeandconsidera

39、tion.Ilookforwardtohearingfromyouatyourearliestconvenience.YoursSincerely,Amy MathewsAmyMathewsEnclosure:resumebackSection 3Things to Write Activitiy 2 Applied WritingTask 1 Look at the words.singlea.未婚的curriculumn.课程minorn.副修referencen.证明书(人),介绍信(人)responsibilityn.职责analyticala.善于分析的Section 3Things

40、 to Writecompetenta.能胜任的cooperativea.有合作精神的creativea.富创造力的extracurricularactivity课外活动nativeplace/hometown籍贯coursestaken所学课程socialpractice社会实践Section 3Things to Write Task 2 Fill out the form with your own information.ResumePositionSought:Name:Age:MaritalStatus:Sex:BirthPlace:Height:Address:Tel:E-mai

41、l:RelatedWorkExperienceinandoutofcollegeEducationAwardsSkillsReferencesbackSection 4More Things to DoMore Things to DoActivity Two:Reading MoreFocus on GrammarActivity One:backSection 4More Things to DoTask 1 Choose the answer that best completes each sentence.1.Theresponsibilitiesofthesecretaryincl

42、udethefollowingexcept_.A)arrangingmeetingsB)distributingmaterialC)cleaningtheofficeD)makingappointmentsSection 4More Things to Do2.Themainfunctionofthesecretarywillbe_.A)supportingtheworkofthemanagerB)answeringtelephonesC)greetingvisitorsD)schedulingmeetingsSection 4More Things to Do3.Tobequalifiedf

43、orthejob,theapplicantmust_.A)beamaleB)haverelevantexperienceC)majorinComputerD)begoodatEnglishSection 4More Things to Do4.Theword“enter”inthesentence“and enter important information into the computer”mostprobablymeans_.A)comeinB)goinC)putinD)joininSection 4More Things to Do5.Fromtheadvertisement,wec

44、aninferthefollowingexceptthatthesecretary_.A)needtoworkovertimesometimesB)cangetfreelunchesC)willbeacollegegraduateD)willmainlyworkatweekendsbackTask 2 Read the passage and fill in the blanks with appropriate words from the box below.Application LetterDearSir/Madam:Iaminterestedinthepositionofsecret

45、aryadvertisedonMarch18,2008onyourwebsite,andthereforeIamwritingto1)_thejob.Section 4More Things to Dounder pressure apply for available improve diploma limitreach successfully eager to asapplyforSection 4More Things to DoIwillbegraduatingfromLinnanVocationalCollegewitha2)_inSecretaryinJune2010.InDec

46、ember 2008,I 3)_ passed theSecretary Licensure（执 照）Examination.LastsummerIconductedmyinternship4)_asecretaryinGuangdongAlaCompanyinwhichIwasexposed（接触）todifferentsecretarial(秘书的)tasks.Thisexperience5)_myabilitytowork effectively（有效地）as a secretary,and towork6)_andinateam.diplomaimprovedunderpressure

47、successfullyasSection 4More Things to DoAsastudentsoontograduate,myprofessionaljobexperienceis7)_.However,IbelieveyouwillfindthatIhaveaquickmindandamwillingtolearnandthatIam8)_makeacontributiontoyourcompany.Iam9)_foraninterviewatyourconvenienceandcanbe10)_at13649365403,.RespectfullyYours,WangFanglim

48、itedeagertoavailablereachedRead and ThinkHow to Answer Questions in an InterviewAninterviewisaquestion-and-answerprocess.Goodanswerswillsurelybringyouanadvantageandthepossibilityofgettingyouridealjob.Herearegoodanswerstosomeofthetoughquestionsaskedinjobinterviews.1.Whatisimportanttoyouinajob?Mention

49、specificrewardsotherthanapaycheck,forexample,challenge,thefeelingofaccomplishment,andknowingthatyouhavemadeacontribution.backRead and Think2.Whydoyouwanttoworkforthisorganization?Citeitsreputation,theopportunitiesitoffers,andtheworkingconditions.Stressthatyouwanttoworkforthisorganization,notjustanyo

50、rganization.3.Whyshouldweemployyou?Pointtoyouracademicqualifications,jobskills,andenthusiasmaboutworkingfortheorganization.Mentionyourperformanceinschoolorpreviousemploymentasevidenceofyourabilitytolearn.Ifthejobinvolvesmanagementresponsibilities,refertopastactivitiesasproofofyourabilitytogetalongwi