Part-time Jobs vs. Holiday Jobs
You’re working your way through university or college, and you need some money… The last thing you want to do is get a job that requires lots of time and will affect your studies.
You know you have to get a student job, but a new dilemma hits you. Do you work during term-time and get a part-time job? Although part-time jobs are popular and fairly easy to come by, there is the possibility that it will affect both your studies and your socialising. There is nothing worse than having to work on a Friday night when all your mates are ready to go out and have some fun.
Okay, so there are problems with part-time jobs – but what are your other options? Holiday jobs could be the answer. You have a few months off over the summer. You’re probably going to be back home, and have less stuff to do. With some full-time work over a few weeks you could save enough money to last you a few extra months when you go back to your college or university. What are the other benefits of holiday jobs?
Holiday Job Benefits
a) Opportunity to get some work experience – if you are with a big company that
has permanent work available, they may well ask you to come back after your studies.
b) Opportunity to build up your CV – holiday jobs allow you to show a potential employer that you have had experience, and have gained an understanding of that industry, or have gained some knowledge that may be relevant for your new position.
c) An opportunity for you to try a few different jobs to see what you are most interested in and what career most suits you.
d) Frequently a full-time holiday job will pay a weekly or monthly wage. This could easily work out better than an hourly part-time job rate, so with any job this is worth checking out!
e) Ok, you may be doing more hours, but full-time holiday jobs will always pay more than part-time jobs! Most of us will agree that a bigger pay cheque is a good thing.
Part-time Job Benefits
a) One of the greatest things about a part-time job is that it doesn’t have to take over your life. A couple of evening shifts here or there leaves you plenty of time to do the things you want to do.
b) Part-time jobs frequently involve work where you can earn more than your basic hourly wage. Part-time jobs such as bar work, watering, etc. in general pay a pretty standard rate. Take into account tips and bonuses (and maybe food and drink whilst on or after your shift) and all of sudden the pay becomes pretty good! This is something you want to look into before taking any job though.
c) Part-timers have the same legal rights as full-timers nowadays. This means that no employer can discriminate against you for only working a few hours a week. Check in the job description for entitlements such as holiday pay, sick pay, bonuses and other perks.
d) Never underestimate the savings you are going to make by taking a part-time job! This is one of the biggest mistakes people make. They say: “fifty pounds a week is not going to be enough for the way I want to live”. If you’re getting fifty pounds a week for doing two evening shifts in a pub or bar, this is two evenings that you can’t go out and spend any money. So not only are you earning extra cash, you’re also saving money by not being able to spend any.
e) Working over the holidays means you have less time for holidays – part-time jobs may take a few hours during your term, but at least you’ll have the whole holidays to do what you want to do.
If you do end up with the dilemma of choosing a part-time job or a holiday job always make sure of a few things. For a lot of people, there is no choice between part-time jobs and holiday jobs – and having to do both is a harsh reality. With proper research and a bit of luck though, anyone can get a job that they will both enjoy and earn reasonable money from.
(Abridged from the site http://www.e4s.co.uk/docs/part-time-jobs.htm)
Comprehension check
1. Match these words with their definitions and translate them into Russian:
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benefit
privileges granted to an employee by a company or corporation
shift
pay given to an employee who is away from work because of illness
perks
pay given to an employee who is on a holiday or vacation
bonus
an amount of money paid at regular intervals
holiday pay
a small present of money for a service given or expected
sick pay
a period of time worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes
wage
a way of referring to the amount of money that you earn
pay cheque
gratuity (a kind of award) to employees beyond their normal pay
a tip
advantage
2. Match the words on the right with their partners on the left:
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save
shifts
gain
a job
take
studies
affect
cash
earn
some time off
do
money
have
knowledge
3. Complete the word web for the word money.
Discuss
Are you planning to have any part-time or summer job? Is it going to be related to your specialization? Why?/Why not?
What is the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a job: your interests, your skills, your preferences?
Focus on language
1. Read the following sentence from the text. What does the verb phrase in bold mean?
If you do end up with the dilemma of choosing a part-time job or a holiday job always make sure of a few things…
Multi-word verbs (verbs with prepositions and particles) Many English verbs can be followed by prepositions or adverb particles. These combinations are rather like multi-word verbs. They are often called ‘phrasal verbs’. Some phrasal verbs are idiomatic. The meaning the verb and particle together is sometimes different from the separate literal meanings of the verb and the particle. e.g. You’d better look up this word in a dictionary. (a literal meaning) e.g. Everyone looks up to Robert because he always makes time to help others. (idiomatic meaning) e.g. I’m looking forward to summer vacation. (idiomatic meaning) |
Practice
1. Go back to the text. Find the sentences that contain phrasal verbs. Think of the other verbs that could be used instead.
OR: The phrasal verbs a-i were used in the text. Match them with their meanings
OR: to give them in italics and just refer st-s to them and ask them to guess??
a) come by (line?) |
1) to manage to get sth |
b) come back |
2) to return |
c) build up |
3) to create or develop sth |
d) work out |
4) to succeed |
e) check out |
5) to find out if sth is correct |
f) take over |
6) to become bigger or more important than sth else; to replace sth |
g) look into |
7) to examine sth |
h) go out |
8) to leave your house to go to a social event |
i) end up with |
9) to be finally in a particular place/situation |
Work one’s way through??? |
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2. Replace the verbs in italics by the suitable multi-word verbs from the box below. Put letters L if the meaning is literal or I if it is idiomatic. Make use of a dictionary if necessary.
break down come across pick up work out(2) check out find out drop out of face up to be fed up with put up with fall back (with sth) |
a) My roommate answered the phone as I was having a shower. (pick up)
b) This printer isn’t working properly. Do you think you could have a look at it? (check out)
c) I’m so tired of your being always late for classes. I’m not going to tolerate it any longer.( be fed up with, put up with)
d) I’ve recently discovered that I’m pretty good at memorizing complex formulae. (find out)
e) She was very much surprised when she found this rare insect in the park. (come across)
f) These days more and more people do physical exercise to be fit and strong. (work out)
g) Don’t worry. I’m sure we’ll find a solution to this problem. (work out)
h) He is so upset because if he fails the reexamination he will definitely be excluded from the college. (drop out of)
i) Oh, I’m afraid, I’ve failed to do the task before the deadline. (fall back (with sth)
j) If this device stops working again I won’t finish doing my observations today. (break down)
k) Choice can be hard work but you have to deal with it (face up to)//I’ve missed so many ???? lectures, I’m afraid I’ll have to?????
Listening |
1. You are going to hear four students telling about their part-time and summer jobs. Before you listen match the words in column A with the words in column B to make as many phrases as possible. Translate them into Russian.
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A
B
source
periods
previous
of
stamina
mature
a job
intense
shifts
dress
money
flexible
for
software
working
student
vital
training
pressure
study
work/do/cover
with
numbers
apply
smartly
write
skills
be good
newspaper
plenty
culture
student-run
schedule
2. Listen to the students and tell what jobs they are doing.
3. Listen again and complete the chart below:
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Student 1 |
Student 2 |
Student 3 |
Student 4 |
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Job responsibilities Special training/skills required |
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Hours Salary |
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4. Answer the questions:
a) What is ‘the cheesy part’ of the job of a flight attendant that passengers usually see?
b) What benefits does a flight attendant have?
c) Why are students advised to think twice before getting a part time job?
d) Why is it a good idea to try and find a job related to the subject you're studying?
Get Real |
Search the Internet for more summer or part-time jobs for students. Find the job you would like to do best of all. Tell the class about it and see how many people would like to do it. Follow the guidelines below:
Name of the job
Duties involved
Personal qualities required
Skills and qualifications required
Advantages of the job
Disadvantages of the job
Reading |
1. Work in groups A, B, C or D. Choose to read one of the advertisements for holiday and part-time jobs. Answer the questions below:
What does the job involves doing?
What kind of personality they are looking for?
Do they require any special training or qualifications?
Do they say anything about working hours and salary?
What skills would you develop in this job?
What should you do next if you are interested in the job?
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Focus on language
1. Talk to your partner. Express your opinion of each job by choosing information from columns A, B, and C.
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B |
C |
Being a ski instructor |
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fantastic |
Working as hotel stuff/in the resort industry |
seems |
prestigious |
Working with/ entertaining children |
is definitely |
very challenging quite manageable |
Being on a participant program in Hawaii |
must be |
motivating |
Making behavioral observations of marine animals |
sounds |
nerve-racking demanding |
Teaching photography/surfing/rock climbing to children |
could be |
pretty difficult |
Participating in the Environmental Campaign |
would be |
a good start |
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boring, monotonous |
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really rewarding |
2. Following the models below discuss what kind of people would be best suited for a particular job. Use the adjectives from the box.
Example:
To be a research assistant at the Dolphin Institute you have to have energy and patience.
Being a research assistant at the Dolphin Institute you should be energetic and patient.
well-organised sensitive hard-working active creative calm self-confident enthusiastic about new tasks unemotional careful good at working with other people/kids good at analysing situations outgoing personality able to work without supervision responsible concerned with detail friendly helpful customer oriented |
Discuss
Which advertisement appeals to you most? Why?
What don’t you like about the other jobs?//Would you apply for any of these jobs? Why? Why not?
Speaking |
1. Imagine you want one of these jobs. Make notes of the things you want to know about the job. Write your questions here:
___________________________________________________________?
___________________________________________________________?
___________________________________________________________?
2. Telephone the office for information. In pairs take turns at being the student and the Personnel Officer. Ask about the job and arrange to meet for the interview. Make use of the diagram and the phrases from the box.
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Functional language: On the phone
You
Office stuff
Can I have extension 321?
Hello. Could I speak to Frank Dawson?
This is Paul Smith speaking.
Hold the line, please. I’m putting you through.
Speaking (= I am Frank Dawson)
Who's calling, please?
Can I have your name
A |
B |
Phone the contact number |
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Answer the phone |
Introduce yourself and say why you are calling |
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Find out applicant’s name, age and other personal information/details |
Give all necessary information |
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Find out why the applicant would like to do this job |
Explain why you are interested in the job |
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Suggest an applicant to come for an interview |
Agree |
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Suggest the day and the time |
Agree. Confirm details |
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Writing |
Write a letter to a friend about the summer job you’re going to do or a part time job you are doing. The questions below may be of help.
How did you find the job?
How did you apply?
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Which of your personal qualities help you to do the job?
Do you need any special skills and qualifications for the job?
What do you like most about the job? Are there any problems?
In the Realm of Work |
Many advertisers use abbreviations in their classified advertisements in newspapers for one purpose - to save money. The less space they use, the cheaper will be the advertisement. The following list of some abbreviations, and their variations, can be found in the Positions Vacant columns of most newspapers. Match the abbreviations with what they actually mean.
p.t. posn |
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f. time |
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pd. wkly |
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sal. neg |
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approx 20hrs p.w |
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stdnt |
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prom. oppty |
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trng. incl |
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techncl. exp. nec |
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intvw |
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temp. reqd |
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exper. essent |
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char. refs. nec. |
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excel. conds |
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ph. for appt |
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Pers. dept |
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bus. hrs., B/H |
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Unit 1. Progress Monitoring In this Unit you have worked on the vocabulary related to the topic “Living student life to the full”
Tick (V) the words and phrases you are confident about and cross (X) the ones you need to revise. |
Unit 2 Do you feel like work?// The experience that is shaping the rest of my life
Lead In |
1
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Read the entry of the word ‘intern’ from the Oxford Advanced
Learner’s Dictionary and discuss the questions below as a class:
What do you think a job of an intern involves doing?
Do think it is well or badly paid?
Where would you like to work as an intern?
What valuable practical experience can you get as an intern?
Reading |
1. Read the text and check your guesses about internship. Должен быть оформлен, как статья в газете и в задании ссылаться на статью!!!
2. Work in groups. Explain the words and expressions in bold. Use a dictionary or consult your teacher if necessary. Find these phrases in the text/article and try to work out their meaning from the context. Use a dictionary if necessary.
academic and research institutions lab culture to explore research
galactic clusters lab work research centres research programme
taking the leap to graduate school lab experience principle investigators
board members final-year thesis high-risk cutting-edge research
to convey and translate science alternative career dream job