Learning Objectives

The objectives of this module are

• to talk about the part-time/holiday job you would like to do

• to do information search for job ads

• to do careers guidance questionnaire

• to learn how to speak on the phone and arrange for a meeting

• to write a personal letter about a job

• to revisit multi-word verbs

• to revisit reported speech

Unit 1 Jobs for Students

Lead In

1. N owadays a lot of students combine studies at university with work. For some it is a good way to earn pocket money, for others it is an opportunity to gain some valuable work experience. What about you? Discuss as a class.

2. Fill in the questionnaire below. In pairs discuss what jobs are suitable for you.

Careers guidance questionnaire Which of these areas would you like to work in? Business Entertainment Industry Retail jobs Service industries Science and research b. Tick the statements which are true of you: I don’t mind working long hours I can’t stand taking orders from others I am not prepared to wear a uniform I don’t like doing repetitive work I enjoy manual work I like doing paper work I hate working at weekends I am prepared to get up early I am prepared to meet deadlines c. Tick the skills you think you have? I easily get on with other people I find it easy to work in a team I am good at making decisions I am able to work on my own I have good problem solving skills I am good at organizing things I am good with figures I have working knowledge of English I am computer literate I have good word processing skills d. What do you expect from the job? Choose five options from the list: A chance to travel Free food and other perks Gaining work experience Developing knowledge of your particular area of expertise Prospects of promotion Opportunity to express your personality A good salary Developing your creativity Meeting new people e. Which do you prefer doing a summer or a part-time job? Why?

Reading

1. There are different types of jobs students may want to do. Match the definitions with the right type of job.

   part-time job	a nonspecialised, unskilled, manual or domestic job
   odd job	a job that you do for a part of a usual working day
   summer/holiday job	a job that you do for all the working hours of a week
   full-time job	a job that is done when on vacation

2. Work in groups. Make a list of the advantages of a holiday and part-time jobs for students.

3. Read the text and check your guesses.