Unit 2成功职场英语

1、,1,2,3,4,Lessons,Team Project,Review,Additional Resources,Unit 2,EXIT,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Lesson 1 Id like to work here because . . .,Lesson 2 Dear Hiring Manager,Lesson 3 This resume is impressive,Lesson 4 Writing your resume,Lesson 5 If I were you, I would wear . . .,Lesson 6 In

2、terviews make me nervous,Unit 1,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Additional Activities,Reading Resources,Writing Resources,Unit Test,Additional Resources,Grammar Resource,Unit 1,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,What qualities do companies look for in people when hiring personnel? Look at

3、 the following list and check the five most important qualities for each job.,Lesson 1 Id like to work here because . . .,Words top on the list of qualifications: problem-solving skills, and last but not least, honesty and integrity. Is that all, Norma? Norma: Yes, thats it. Art: Please guys keep in

4、 mind all the required qualifications for each position available. Thank you very much for coming.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Lesson 2 Dear Hiring Manager,When you are applying for a job, you usually send in a resume with a cover letter. Read the following sentences and write A (Agree) o

5、r D (Disagree).,Words he wants the job.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,e,Use the classified ad that you wrote in Lesson 1 exercise f and role-play an interview with a partner.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Lesson 6 Interviews make me nervous,a,Pretend you are going to a job intervie

6、w next week. What will you do to prepare for it? With your partner make a list of five things you can do before and during the interview to ensure your success.,Before Research the company. Get your clothes organized. If you have to travel a long way, organize transport. Practice your interview tech

7、nique. Prepare any documents you may want to take with you to use in the interview. Prepare some questions for the interview. During Shake hands with the interviewer. Keep eye contact. Answer the questions. Be honest. Appear as though you really want the job. Have some questions ready to ask about t

8、he job or the company.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Read the article and circle any recommendations for a successful interview that are similar to your own.,b,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,fs987,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Answer the three questions first:,c,Why is it i

9、mportant to research the company? 2. Why is it important to research the dress code for the company? 3. Give an example of good posture.,So that you are well informed about the company and you can ask good questions in the interview.,So that you can dress appropriately for the interview.,Sit up stra

10、ight. Straight back, square shoulders. Lean slightly forward tocreate an impression of eagerness and interest.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Then discuss the answers to these questions in the textbook with your partner.,c,1. Are these steps to a successful interview valid and important in y

11、our country? 2. Have you ever been to a job interview? What was it like?,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Listen to Ms. Edwards job interview. Number the words and phrases in the order that you hear them.,d,_ carry out _ experience _ key responsibilities _ increased sales _ in charge _ impleme

12、nted change _ more efficient _ trained _ modified processes,6,1,3,5,2,8,4,9,7,Script,Key,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,1. _ _ 2. _,Listen again and write the questions that you hear.,e,Can you tell me more about your job at University Radio?,1 see, and why did you decide to leave?,Script,Ke

13、y,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Brainstorm additional questions that you might be asked to answer during an interview.,f,1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _,Why do you want to work with our company?,What are your strong points?,What are your weak points?,What experience do you have that will

14、 be useful in this job?,What do you know about this company?,How do you cope with pressure?,What are your long-term career goals?,Why did you leave your last job?,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,9._ 10._ _ 11._ 12._ 13._,What person has had the greatest influence on you? In what way?,What asp

15、ect of this job do you consider to be the most important?,How do you think a friend would describe you?,What experience do you have that will be useful in this job?,What skills would you like to improve?,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Imagine that you are going on a job interview. Decide on

16、the company and the position you have applied for. Use the questions you wrote in exercise f to role-play an interview.,g,Thank you,Good afternoon. Please come in and have a seat.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Mr. Weasley: Good morning, Ms. Edwards. Please have a seat. Ms. Edwards: Good mor

17、ning. Mr. Weasley: paper rustles Thank you for coming to the interview. Well, I see on your resume that you have experience in marketing. Can you tell me more about your job at University Radio? Ms. Edwards: I worked at University Radio for two years. I was in charge of the marketing department. I h

18、ad several key responsibilities. During the time I was there, I modified several marketing procedures in order to make them more efficient. By implementing these modifications, I increased sales by 10% over a two year period. Of course, I had to train my marketing team so they could carry out the ne

19、w procedures for market studies and customer service. So, basically, I modified processes, I implemented change, I increased sales and I trained my sales team. Mr. Weasley: I see, and why did you decide to leave? Ms. Edwards: Well, unfortunately . . .,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Mr. Weasl

20、ey: Good morning, Ms. Edwards. Please have a seat. Ms. Edwards: Good morning. Mr. Weasley: paper rustles Thank you for coming to the interview. Well, I see on your resume that you have experience in marketing. Can you tell me more about your job at University Radio? Ms. Edwards: I worked at Universi

21、ty Radio for two years. I was in charge of the marketing department. I had several key responsibilities. During the time I was there, I modified several marketing procedures in order to make them more efficient. By implementing these modifications, I increased sales by 10% over a two year period. Of

22、 course, I had to train my marketing team so they could carry out the new procedures for market studies and customer service. So, basically, I modified processes, I implemented change, I increased sales and I trained my sales team. Mr. Weasley: I see, and why did you decide to leave? Ms. Edwards: We

23、ll, unfortunately . . .,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Unit 2,Team Project,Work in groups of four. As a group decide on a position and a specific company that is interested in filling that position. Use the cues below or your own ideas.,1,Web designer Purchasing assistant Advertising designe

24、r Sales representative Landscaper Human Resources assistant Translator Meteorologist,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Research the job opportunities for this position on the Internet so you can learn about any aspects related to the job that you are not sure of or for which you need more infor

25、mation. Use the Web sites below or key words related to the job you are researching to find an appropriate site.,2, ,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Team A: You are a company interested in filling a position. Decide on the following. Write your ideas down clearly and practice any questions in

26、 preparation for interviewing candidates.,Team B: You are a professional looking for a job. Decide and make notes and/or briefly practice talking about the following in preparation for your interview.,Company dress code Work schedule for the position Responsibilities that the position will have Qual

27、ities you are looking for in an employee Salary and benefits Questions you will ask at the interview.,Educational experience * Work experience * Specific qualities you possess Professional goals and/or special interests Questions you will ask the interviewer about the position What you will wear at

28、the interview *Use information you would like to be true.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,One student from each team will role-play the interview. Reread your notes.,3,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Your teammates will observe the interview and write down suggestions to improve it. Ex

29、change roles: observers become interviewer and interviewee.,4,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Role-play the best interview in your group for the class. Vote on the most professional interview.,5,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Unit 2,Review,Brainstorm a list of qualities that companies

30、 look for when hiring personnel. Then complete the chart with the most adequate qualities for each position below.,A,Computer Technician _ _ _,Office Manager _ _ _,Environmental Engineer _ _ _,Website Designer _ _ _,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Order the parts of a cover letter by numberin

31、g them from 16.,B,_ request to meet with the employer _ your address _ formal closing _ reason for writing _ formal greeting _ company address,5,1,6,4,3,2,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Unscramble the questions and suggestions on how to dress for an interview. Remember to punctuate the sente

32、nce correctly.,C,1. wear / I / should / think / jacket / you / a _ 2. conservative / better / be / wear / to / a / blouse / Wouldnt / it _ 3. you / were / If / I / I / wear / wouldnt / so / jewelry / much _ 4. suggest / Can / I / that / dont / you / put on / too / cologne / much _ 5. Maybe / use / s

33、hould / you / more / traditional / a / hairstyle _,I think you should wear a jacket.,Wouldnt it be better to wear a conservative blouse?,If I were you, I wouldnt wear so much jewelry.,Can I suggest that you dont put on too much cologne.,Maybe you should use a more traditional hairstyle.,YOUR COMPANY

34、 NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Use the cues below to write interview questions that an employer might ask you.,D,work experience goals effective team player qualities creative skills and abilities communication skills greatest weakness evaluate success contribute to our company,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR

35、 SITE ADDRESS,ACTIVITY 2.1,Additional Activities,Match the job with the desired quality.,doctor,computer programmer,interior designer,salesperson,security guard,school principal,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,ACTIVITY 2.2,your friend has asked you to check a cover letter he has just written.

36、 First, check the English and circle any mistakes. Then, using the tips below, explain to your friend how the cover letter could be improved.,Tips for Writing Cover Letters Personalize: Avoid generic greetings such as “To Whom It May Concern” or Dear Sir or Madam,” Address your letter to a specific

37、person and make sure the spelling is correct. Sell your skills: Dont just rewrite your resume. Highlight the skills that are most relevant. Illustrate how they relate to the position. Clarity is key: Be very direct. Write clearly and concisely. Dont make the reader have to work to figure out why you

38、re writing or speculate as to how your skills match the position. source: /jobtips/cover.letter.htm,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,You write clearly, apart from a few mistakes in your English However, I think you should find out the name of the Human Resources Manager and

39、address the letter to him or her. Most of what you say can be read in the resume; try to include some skills that do not appear in your resume, like you consider yourself to be an exceptionally hard worker.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Dear Ms. Jamison, I wonder if you remember me? I worke

40、d in your department as an intern five years ago. Im sure you havent forgotten (1) _ (help) me to get all those frogs back in the tank! I have just finished (2) _ (write) my PhD thesis which I am hoping (3) _ (defend) at the end of this month. I then plan (4) _ (take) a short vacation and I would th

41、en like (5)_ (enter) the world of business. I really enjoyed (6) _ (work) in your company and although I am prepared(7) _(take up) any suitable post, I would prefer (8)_ (work) in your department, if there are any vacancies. Please dont hesitate (9)_(contact) me if you think there is a possibility o

42、f further employment. Yours sincerely, Luke Norton,ACTIVITY 2.3,Read the letter and write the verbs in parentheses in either the gerund or the infinitive.,helping,writing,to defend,to take,to enter,working,to take up,to work,to contact,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,ACTIVITY 2.4,Different pe

43、ople need different documents when they apply for a job. Check the documents that the following people should use.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,ACTIVITY 2.5,Work in pairs. Read the following ad and resume. Then Student A interviews Student B.,Student A Recruiting Manager Post: Reference Li

44、brarian Duties: You will provide reference and information services to a variety of customers using the DigiTop-Current Awareness Literature Search (CALS) system. The DigiTop-CALS system was implemented as a desktop service to allow National Agricultural Library (NAL) customers to search more than 2

45、,000 journals from their desktops. Also, as a reference librarian, you will provide feedback, information, and recommendations to the DigiTop-GALS Team during the evaluation phase of its implementation. Qualifications needed: Completion of one full academic year of graduate study in library science

46、in an accredited college or university, in addition to completion of all work required for a bachelors degree.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Student B Applicant QUALIFICATIONS Master of Library Science Kings College, NY 2002-2005 Relevant electives: Online Information Systems Bachelor of Ar

47、ts in English Literature Rose Bush University 1991-1995 Minor in Theater EXPERIENCE Librarian NY public library service 2005- Relevant duties: Teach beginning and intermediate classes in computer and Internet skills Assistant Librarian NY public library service 2001-2005 SKILLS Experienced in Intern

48、et research and archiving; Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,ACTIVITY 2.6,Read the article and then practice telephone interviews with a partner.,Telephone Interviews Some jobs ads will attract hundreds of applicants and because it would clearly be im

49、possible to interview even the top ten applicants, many companies use telephone interviews to screen the top candidates. Telephone interviews are challenging for anybody, but they ere especially challenging for non-native speakers of English. Here are a few tips: The company usually phones in advanc

50、e to fix a time for the interview, so make sure that when they phone for the interview you are alone and in a quiet environment. Remember that you dont have your good looks and smart appearance to help you on the telephone, so you have to sound bright, energetic, end enthusiastic about the job. You

51、have one thing in your favor though. If you dont understand you can always say that the line is bad and ask the interviewer to repeat the question. However, you can only use this once or twice-telephone interviewers have heard this trick many times before.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Ques

52、tions: 1. What does the author mean by “paper preliminaries”? 2. In your opinion, have computers made the application process simpler or more complicated? 3. What is the “no-rules rule”? 4. Why do you think a resume should only be one or two papers long? 5. How can college graduates compensate for t

53、heir lack of experience?,Reading Resource 2.1,Reading Resource,Resumes, cover letters and applications,Answers will vary.,It means that you can format your resumes in any way that you want.,Because there will be dozens of applications for some jobs and it is not possible for the company to read long

54、 resumes,They need to highlight their enthusiasm.,YOUR COMPANY NAME or YOUR SITE ADDRESS,Reading Resource 2.2,Write the letter of the following subheadings in the correct place in the text. Then answer the questions. a. Non-directive Interview: d. Patterned Interview: g. Be Yourself: b. Be Enthusiastic: e. Look Your Best: h. Know the Organization: c. Be Prepared: f. Group Interview: i. Be Honest:,Interviewing Tips for the Job Applicant The old adage Kno