Networking

Networking is using word of mouth to find out about the many jobs that aren’t advertised. If you learn to network effectively you’ll get inside information on jobs and careers, and build contacts who can help you find work. Applying for jobs that aren’t advertised also cuts down your competition for each vacancy. If you’re not networking already, we can help you to tap into the hidden jobs market today.

Recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies can take the hard work out of job searching, especially if you have skills local employers are looking for. Agencies can specialize in temporary work, permanent work or specific sectors. Find out how to deal with recruitment agencies so you make sure they’re working hard to find you the right job.

(The text is retrieved from the Internet at http://www.nationalcareerservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/Pages/defa as of 11 March 2012 and modified as compared with the original)

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legwork –

hints and tips –

job hunting –

job seeker –

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networking –

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3. Make up notes of the information given in the text to be used as your plan. After the group discussion, one student from each of the group will be requested to make a short presentation of the summary made (not more that three minutes for every presentation; not more that 12 minutes for all the presentations).

Step 1 (Reading- Speaking)

Application for Job

1. The class is divided into three groups. Each group has up to ten minutes to read and understand in all details one of the three letter samples concerning job hunting that follow (e.g., the first group is supposed to read text A, the second group text B, the third group text C). Write out words you do not know the meaning of paying special attention to the underlined words and word combinations.

Text A

Stephne J. Lesoon Bernacki 604 Third Street , Davis , CA 95616 25 January 2001

The Manager, World Finance & Trust, 95 S Market St Suite 300 , San Jose , CA 95113

Dear Sir,

I am seeking a vacancy of a Finance Manager within your staff. If there is, I wish to offer my services for the post. I am twenty nine years old and have passed 2 grades Diploma with credits in English and Mathematics. Since I have 3 years experience in working in Insurance firm, I am prepared to do the work meeting my training and experience.

I believe I can apply my skills to the job requires and assure you that I will give every satisfaction to you once I am on your staff. I hope my application will receive your favorable consideration.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully, Stephne J. Lesoon Bernacki

Text B

Ben Isaacson, 16856 Royal Crest, Houston , TX 7705812 February 20....

Dear Donald Smith,

I am extremely pleased to hear that you have been promoted to the position of an executive officer in the Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. I believe that this is exactly the kind of job you are fitted for and also what you have been seeking since your attainment of the University degree. Now you are duly rewarded for your qualification and I hope you will make a complete success of your job.

With all the best wishes.

Yours sincerely, Thomas Nadeau

Text C

Birmingham Place 2313 East Carson Street, Suite 201 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 15 March 20....

Dr. Peter N. Georgiades, General Surgery, 95 S Market St Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95113

Dear Sir,

I refer to your advertisement in the Morning Post of 30 December 2004, for the post of a surgeon, I wish to offer my services for the position.

I am 37 years of age and have been working as a surgeon in St. Games Hospital for the last 7 years. I have passed the Surgery Practice and at present hold a senior position in the surgery.

Due to a new management has taken over the hospital and the upcoming reorganization; I find my position is not secured.

I have decided therefore to quit the present job and seek a post in a hospital where the prospects are good. Since your Hospital is a reputed one I hope to join your team to seek my fortune. I shall produce my testimonials and references if you consider me and my qualification acceptable.

I look forward to receiving your positive reply soon.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

William Hoffman

(The letter samples are retrieved from the Internet at

http://www.nyu.edu/about/working-at-nyu/apply-for-jobs.html as of 9 March 2012 and modified as compared with the original)

2. Match the text (A, B or C) you have translated with proper subheadings given below in the box and confirm your choice (1, 2 or 3) with words from the letter:

1. Letter to someone who has found a job after graduation. 2. Reply to an advertisement for the position of a surgeon. 3. Enquiring about a vacancy in a commercial firm.

Step 2 (Listening- Writing- Speaking)

1. Listen to information given in video piece “How to Get a Job with no experience”. While listening fill in the slots (1 – 11) provided in the sentences below with missing words. There can be one/two words in the each slot. Make notes to use further for summarizing the information you hear. (you have 12 minutes for listening gap filling):

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