Transcript ภาพนิ่ง 1 - Zeph@DusitThaniCollege

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General Education Office
BUSINESS ENGLISH
LA.231/LA.331/LA.3501
Unit 12: Jobs
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Objectives
By the end of this class you should be able to…
1. Use vocabulary about skills and abilities
2. Use the present perfect tense with the past simple tense
3. Use interview skills
4. Develop a Curriculum Vitae
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Skills and Abilities
A) Complete the first part of the advertisement below with the verbs from the box.
Use the words in the box to help youใ
improve
lead
increase
set up
train
develop
The Role
We are looking for a talented person for this position. In this exciting job, you will need to:
__lead__ 1 a team of 25 (be in charge of)
________ 2 a new branch in Amsterdam (start)
________ 3 new staff (teach)
________ 4 sales in all markets (make more)
________ 5 new products (create)
________ 6 communication between our head office and local branches (make better)
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Skills and Abilities
B) Complete the second part of the advertisement with the verbs from the box.
deal with organise plan manage
The Person
In your present job, you:
______ 1 a large department in the clothing industry (control)
______ 2 budgets (think about the future)
______ 3 sales conferences and trade exhibitions (arrange)
______ 4 customers, suppliers and the problems (take action)
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Language Focus 1 – Present Perfect
We use the present perfect to talk about actions that continue from the past to the
present (not finished)
I have worked here for five years. (and I’m still working here now)
He has lived in Barcelona for two years. (And he still living there now.)
We often use the present perfect to talk about life experiences.
She has had three jobs since she left university.
He hasn’t had any experience in marketing.
Have you ever worked abroad? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.
The present perfect is formed with have / has + the past participle of the
main verb (V3)
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Interview Questions
A)
Match the job interview questions (1 – 5) with their answers (a – e )
1 How many jobs have you had
since leaving university?
a) I now have more responsibility
and work longer hours.
2 Why have you changed jobs so
often?
b) Well, I lead the sales team. I’m
also chairperson of a local business
association.
3 What have you done that shows
leadership?
c) I wanted to earn more money.
4 In what ways has your job
changed you since you joined the
company?
d) Well the boss in my company
wasn’t easy to work with.
5 Have you ever worked with a
difficult person?
e) I’ve worked for six companies.
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Interview Questions
C)
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Complete these interview questions using the present perfect form of the
verbs in brackets.
How ___________ (you change) over the last five years?
What other jobs ___________ ( you applied for) recently?
What _________ (you read) recently?
What kind of people __________ (you work) with?
What sort of bosses __________ (you have)?
What __________ (you learn) from your other jobs?
What sort of problems _______ (you have) to deal with?
What ___________ (you do) that shows leadership?
D)
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the question in Exercise C.
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Curriculum Vitae
A) Look at Svetlana’s CV (curriculum vitae) in the book. Put the headings
from the box in the correct place in the CV.
Education
Interests
Key skills
References
Work experience
B) Decide whether these statements are true or false.
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Svetlana Vlasova studied in Russia.
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She has worked for three different companies.
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She gave seminars when she worked for LMO Instruments.
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She was a manager when she worked in St. Petersburg.
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She has been responsible for staff training.
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She can speak more than two languages fluently.
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Tips for CV
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2 Page Maximum
Formal Font (arial, tahoma, verdana) non-serif
Balance White space
Reverse order (most recent at top)
Use bold for key information (Job title, etc.)
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Keep it real! But be over positive
Tailor it to company (follow advertisement)
Don’t leave employment gaps (fill all time)
Keep it up to date (recent)
Include a personal statement with CV (explain why you
are best for the job)
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CV - Sections
Personal Details
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Marital Status:
Nationality:
Date of Birth:
Employment
2008 – Present
Harry Potter
Room 15 Hogwarts,
Rowling St, Wizshire HP55
01234 56789 / Mob: 088882726
[email protected]
Single
British
17th June 1998
Chief Wizard, Wizards R Us, Wizshire, HP55
lead team of 8 wizards, increased magic powers by 30%, developed wizard
training and probation system, responsible for all budgets (350 goatcoins)
2006 – 2008
Assistant Chief Wizard, We was Wizards Co., Ltd, London, LL66
Education
2006-2008
Bachelor of Magic Arts (First Class), Hogwarts School for Wizards , Wizshire
2004-2006
Diploma in Junior Magic, London School for Wizards, London
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CV - Sections
Skills
Languages, Computer software (Windows/MS Office), Adobe CS5, Typing rates,
communication – listening, teamwork, independent, target driven
Interests
Hobbies, pastimes, sports, cultural, art, social, clubs, teams
Professional Affiliations
Associations, societies, institutes, organization, memberships
References
Professor – Senior Executives / Directors / Managers
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Listening - Interview
A)
Svetlana is applying for a job as an overseas team leader in Germany.
Listen to part of her interview. Complete her answers.
Reasons for
applying
Strengths
First of all, I like ______ 1 people and getting people to
work together as a _______ 2. And then, I like ______ 3
and ________ 4 my languages.
I’m ______ 5 in German and English. I get on well with people. I’m
also good at ________ 6 people and at getting them to achieve
_______ 7 together. I love organising events for _______ 8.
Weaknesses
I’m not really ______ 9 when people don’t meet deadlines.
People you
work well with
The people I like best are those who work ______ 10 and who are
_______. 11
Interests
I like travelling, and I like discovering new __________
Questions
If I get the job when would you like me to ________ 13 ?
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Language Focus 2
We use the past simple to talk about completed actions that happened in the past.
I worked in Tokyo in 1990. ( I now work in another place.)
We use the present perfect to talk about actions that continue from the past to the
Present.
He has worked in Berlin since 2001. (He still works there.)
now
work in Tokyo
time
1990
worked in Tokyo (past simple)
work in Berlin
now
time
2001
has worked in Berlin (present perfect)
future
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Language Focus 2
A)
Underline the past simple or the present perfect form of the verbs to
complete this extract.
I think I had / have had an interesting career. I studied / have studied at Oxford
University from 1997 to 2000. The I applied / have applied for jobs abroad.
I worked / have worked in Hong Kong for a year, and then I went / have been
to Japan in 2002. I did / have done a number of different jobs. I sold / have
sold computer software in Hong Kong, I taught / have taught English in
Japan. I wrote / have written a book, and I ran / have run my own business.
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Language Focus 2
B)
Tick the expressions you can use to complete this sentence.
The manager has been here before .
before
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often
twice
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for two hours
last year
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this afternoon
since 2 o’clock
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at 2 o’clock
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two weeks ago
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recently
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Useful Language
Interviewer
What did you learn from your
last job?
What didn’t you like about your
last job?
Candidate
I learned to …..
Skills
What are you good at?
Do you have any special skills?
People say that I am good at…
My main strengths are….
Future plans
What do you want to do in the
future?
Where do you want to be in ten
years time?
My main aim is to…
I plan to be …
I hope to have …
Interests
What do you do in your free time?
What are your main interests?
I really enjoy…
I spend a lot of time …
Experience
Well I had a problem with….
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Summary
During this lesson, you have learned how to:
1. Use vocabulary about skills and abilities
2. Use the present perfect tense with the past simple tense
3. Use interview skills
4. Develop a Curriculum Vitae