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.pdf29.Below are the statements that describe different aspects of your job search. Match A and B. Work with the class as a whole. Practice saying the two parts together.
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a) your emotions when loosing a job:
1.Anticipation of being unemployed
2.Don’t wait for the job to come to you
3.There is a sense of insecurity, wounded pride and anxiety
4.For many employees, a layoff is
just as traumatic
5.In case you are laid off, the first thing you need to do
6.Most people tend to put off the inevitable as long as possible. If there is an opportunity to procrastinate,
7.To me, a more pressing psychological concern
B
1.there is suddenly a gaping hole in what used to be our working days.
2.by establishing a working routine.
3.is customarily demoralizing and disorienting.
4.is the disorientation that follows in
the absence of a daily regimen.
5. I found I need to re-establish new routines
for myself.
6.take the initiative.
7.at having to initiate job search, to make cold calls*, to be interviewed, and
to sell yourself as a good employee.
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After an initial feeling of freedom, |
8. is to come to terms with the fact that |
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you have lost your job. |
9. |
When the job disappears, |
9. as experiencing a divorce. But there is |
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time to rally after it.
10.Our free time no longer seems earned, and becomes burdensome.
11.The “inertia” is best broken
Key: a) 1–3; 2–6; 3–7; 4–9; 5–8; 6–10; 7–4; 8–1; 9–5; 10–11; 11–2.
b) need for organizing the search:
1.Organization, planning, and making strategies
2.Organization and planning not only help fill the holes in your days,
3.Though I am not employed,
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10.we take it.
11.All at once leisure becomes unwelcome. So get to doing more productive things.
1.I start reviewing my job experience, drawing up an effective resume, writing letters, and preparing for job interviews.
2.I honestly assess my strengths and weaknesses as an employee.
3.on which I list each day’s planned activities and how much time I spend on each one.
4.My job used to structure my entire day, so my new job now
5.Once I have committed to a five-day work routine,
6.During this period of unemployment,
4.learning new skills, taking classes and making myself a stronger contender
for new openings.
5.are the keys to an effective job search, and help you stand out among contenders.
6.they also allow you to understand when you are wasting time and how best
to make up for it.
7.I create a working calendar
8.By actually writing down a “to-do” list, and prioritizing each thing I plan to do
on a given day,
7.I can create strategies that save time.
8.is to structure a search campaign.
9. It’s also time for
Key: b) 1–5; 2–6; 3–9; 4–8; 5–1; 6–2; 7–3; 8–7; 9–4.
c) things to be done:
1. Job hunting is a public relations campaign where
9. I look at my job hunting regimen as I would at a regular job.
1. so that it did not sit unanswered on the reader’s desk for weeks.
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2.Job hunt process implies
3.I’ll make the best time
4.Contact your close personal friends, business associates, or network contacts*
5.Follow your letter with a telephone call
6.No job campaign is complete
7.Take great pains*
8.It might be worthwhile to include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
9.Your friends can’t help you unless they know what fits,
2.no matter how insignificant.
3.It’s a convenience to the reader, and it may increase your response dramatically.
4.will demonstrate to potential employers not only my resolve, but my organizational skills, my ability to remember details, to follow through on projects, and to meet deadlines as well.
5.you are trying to build good will.
6.what steps I must take in following leads* and the dates by which they must be completed.
7.I usually keep a folder for every company
or person I contact, take notes on the contacts made, list the persons, their names, their phone numbers and addresses, as well as what we have discussed in a meeting.
8.if I make sure my telephone is always answered and get a telephone answering machine.
9.to ask for advice and ideas, and include a resume.
10. Send a thank-you letter after every marketable contact, social occasion, telephone call and personal visit
10. much letter writing and telephoning.
11.To more effectively maintain communication with potential employers,
12.I mark down
13.My attention to detail
Key: c) 1–5; 2–10; 3–8; 4–9; 5–1; 6–12; 7–11; 8–3; 9–13; 10–2; 11–7; 12–6; 13–4.
11.remembering the names of everyone you’ve met.
12.without well-worded letters.
13.and they don’t know what fits unless you tell them: possible job titles, preferred industries, duties and responsibilities.
30.Pick out 3–5 statements from Ex. 29. Working in pairs, make short dialogs asking for and expressing opinion with respect to these statements.
Model:
St. 1: Why do you think most people tend to put off the inevitable as long as possible?
St. 2: I think it is only all human. It is in the people’s nature. No wonder if there is an opportunity to procrastinate, we take it.
31.Using the ideas suggested above, give your opinion on how to summarize and prioritize steps in your job search. Work together as a group.
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LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Dialog 1
32.Listen to your teacher reading the dialog and answer the questions: 1. Are the people close friends, business associates, or acquaintances? 2. Did Chris leave his present job on his own free will or was laid off? 3. What is Chris’s request?
33.Listen to the dialog again and repeat after the speakers. Follow the script if necessary.
A Friend in Need
Ron: Hi, Chris. This is Ron Black calling from New York.
Chris: Hi, Ron. I’m glad you called. How are you doing?
Ron: Fine, thanks. But as friend to friend, I decided to call you to let you know that my work with John & Johnson is over. And I need to find another position now.
Chris: Oh, that’s really bad news. I’m sorry to hear that you’re out of work now. But how come you’re on the job market again? Did you not get along with your boss?
Ron: Well, don’t misunderstand me. There are no hard feelings between the company and me. I’m leaving on excellent terms with all of them. This parting of the ways is by mutual consent.
Chris: That’s great. But what’s the reason then?
Ron: Well, you see, it’s due to circumstances beyond my control: some major organizational changes at John & Johnson have led to some considerable doubling up in staffing, 20 managers were laid off, and I lost my job at the end of December.
Chris: I see how you feel, Ron. Is there anything I can do for you?
Ron: Yes, I think so. My network of contacts is limited, so if you know or ever hear of anything for someone with my background and abilities, please let me know. And don’t hesitate to slip them a copy of my resume. I’ll mail my resumes to you tomorrow.
(To be continued)
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34. Telephoning is an essential part of your job hunt process.
To make it effective, you should clearly understand why you are making the call, and have a clear plan of your questions for the call. When making a phone call, ask only proper questions and keep your call as short as possible. Most people are supportive and usually cooperate, so be polite and never get personal or lose your temper.
After greeting, identify yourself or ask to speak to someone:
–This is … speaking / calling.
–My name is … .
–Could / May I speak to … , please?
–I’d like to speak to … .
–Could you put me through to … , please?
–Fred Harrison, please.
–Could / May I have extension 3248, please?
–Will you connect me with extension 3248, please?
Then get quickly to the purpose of your call:
–I’m calling to ask about … .
–It’s about … .
–It’s in connection with … .
–It’s in response to … .
When ending a call, you should thank:
–(Well,) thank you (very much) for the information / your help / your assistance / your time.
and add some ending phrases like:
–I look forward to seeing / hearing from / meeting you.
–See you soon / hope to see you soon / hope to speak to you soon (informal) / hope to talk to you soon (informal).
–Goodbye.
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35.Make short dialogs verifying names, titles, days, time and place. Use the phrases given above. Work in pairs.
a)Call the company to ask if Marcia Bloom is still in charge of the Personnel Department. (No, Marcia has left the company. People move so often nowadays. Steven Johnson is now in charge of the Personnel Department.)
b)Call the company to verify if the interview is to be held at Room 83 or 38 at the Personnel Office. (No, the interview has been rescheduled to Room 53, fourth floor.)
c)Call the company to confirm your interview with it today at 11 o’clock. (Any changes in the schedule? No changes so far. You are to come to the Personnel Office, seventh floor, Room 83, at 11 a.m.)
d)Call the company to confirm your interview with it today at 11 o’clock. (Any changes in the schedule? Sorry, your interview has been rescheduled to another time.)
36.Make a short dialog with your network contact involving him / her into your job search. Use the ideas of the dialog above. Work in pairs.
1.You are on the job market. You call your close friend to ask him for any ideas as to where you should direct your search, who else you need to involve and get ideas and information from.
2.You’ve decided you need more responsibility, so you’re seeking to move out of sales into sales management.
3.With mergers, takeovers, reorganizations, and bankruptcies you could be unemployed overnight. Your job at Crossroads Bank was eliminated. You do not leave because of performance problems or any other difficulties.
4.You don’t like the staff, you don’t like the company, you don’t like your boss. You’d like to get into a market for another job. You want to relocate to Atlanta because your wife / husband has a sick relative there who needs being taken care of.
5.Your potential for growth in this company is limited because of its size. So you are looking for a position in a larger company with the possibility for advancement, which will better suit to your skills.
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Dialog 2
37.Listen to the dialog and answer the questions: 1. Does Chris have any preferences as to the kind of job, geographical location, industry, or organization?
38.Listen to the dialog again and repeat after the speakers. Follow the script if necessary.
To Relocate or Not to Relocate?
(Continued from Dialog 1)
Chris: Sure. I see what you mean – making cold calls is not very appealing*. But seriously, I can’t help you very much unless I know exactly what kind of job you want and how urgently.
Ron: OK then. My job target is a full-time position on a permanent or contract basis.
Chris: Any preferences as to the industry or organization?
Ron: None whatsoever. The skills I’ve developed are quite adaptable to different situations. So I’m open to any type of organization or industry, even to relocating, if necessary.
Chris: So I understand geographic location is not a major consideration for you?
Ron: Not at all, though I’d rather remain in the Chicago metro area or relocate to the Pacific North West.
Chris: But you know, locating a suitable position may take some time though.
Ron: Of course. Anyway, leads or no leads, give me a call when you have a chance, and let me know what you’ve been up to.
Chris: Absolutely. I’ll call you Monday. But if you’re in the neighborhood, please step in and say hello.
Ron: You too, Chris. Should you be free in the near future, Ruth and I would like to have you over for dinner. Goodbye.
Tom: Goodbye. Hope to see you soon.
39.Repeat the end of the dialogs from Exs. 33 and 34. Which closing phrases would you use?
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40.Sometimes the words you know very well in one context may have a different meaning in another context.
a)Analyze the sentences below and identify the meaning of the words in italics in the job hunt context. Work together as a group.
1.I am open to the type of industry since I have worked with companies in diverse businesses.
2.At this time, I feel an industry change or variation would benefit my career growth.
3.With a track record in three separate industries, I should not be categorized as a oneindustry specialist.
4.I am open to any opportunity that has growth potential.
5.Although we live in New York, my family is ready to move for the right opportunity.
6.I’d like to find an opportunity where my energy and skills can be utilized.
7.Networking is the key concept used to locate opportunities in Atlanta.
8.Then we moved to Boston, where Dick took on the duties of the new assignment.
9.Then I made a list of things I want in the new assignment.
10.I am looking forward to moving to the consulting assignment where I hope to find a good fit and fully utilize my abilities.
11.One should make good performance at his job a priority.
12.This year I have developed an evaluation program of employees’ performance that is so important for a general manager.
13.I’ve gained my experience through performance of significant administrative duties.
14.It’s not due to poor performance that I was laid off.
15.First he served as a draftsman in supervisory capacity with a manufacturer of electrical products.
16.I am seeking a position in public relations as a staff assistant, or in a secretarial or administrative capacity.
17.I served initially in sales engineering capacity and ultimately my responsibilities were enlarged towards engineering management.
18.My goal is to act in the capacity of an engineer.
19.In what capacity are you here, in this company?
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