Job advertisements
Read the two job advertisements and tick (v) the most important qualities and abilities (1-10) for each job. Add more to the list. Which three things do you think are most important for each job?
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SPEAKING 12. In pairs, discuss if you would like to apply for one of the jobs. Give reasons for your answers.
13.Look at the online profile for Charles Graham. Which of the jobs above is most appropriate for him?
Charles
Graham
22 years old Professional
summary
I
graduated in 2004 with A levels in English, Art, Maths and went on
to do a course in graphic design and page layout at Highland Art
School.
Since
2006 I’ve been a graphic designer for PromoPrint, a company
specializing in publishing catalogues and promotional material, and
have used Adobe InDesign and other DTP software.
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UNIT 3
The work quiz
Working life
My English
Your English
Explore writing
SPEAKING 1 a. Use the work quiz to interview each other. Give reasons to your answers.
The work quiz
What would be your ideal job?
Would you prefer to:
1.
a) work for a big company?
b) work for a small company?
c) be self-employed?
2. a) have a full-time job? b) have a part-time job? c) work whenever you want?
3. a) work in an office? b) work outdoors? c) work at home?
4. a) work alone? b) work with the same people every day? c) often work with different people?
5. a) have a well-paid job? b) have an interesting job? c) have a job which helps other people
1 b. For each question 1-5, what’s the most common answer in the class?
Are your reasons the same?
Working Life
READING 2a. Read four web postings by people who work for CSP, a company which designs and sells computer software. Who’s generally happy at CSP? Who’s not happy?
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