Applying For A Job: Pre-Reading

Now guys, were going to start a section to follow an ongoing story line of work settings.
Let me introduce you to Lee. Lee is the guy in the

picture down here, we will follow his job search until the day he signs his resignation letter. So let’s put in practice your business
writing, talking on the telephone, negotiating skills etc. This is all about meaningful Business English expressions and phrases with
real-life scenario that you may find in your future work life.
1. Applying for a Job

Pre-Reading
A. Warm-Up Questions
1. What kind of job do you have in this moment? 4. Describe some ways to apply for a job, how do you think is
The kind of job I have at the moment is in the the process in formal contexts
electrical sector Search vacancy of interest, prepare
2. Tell me about your dream job. and send the resume, wait for the
result of the selection process.
My dream job is one where I can be my own
boss. 5. What kind of education do you need
to get the job of your dreams?
3. Where do you look for jobs? Describe some of its requirements
Knowledge of management, entrepreneurial mindset and positive

attitude.
I look for work in employment offices and on social networks.
B. Vocabulary Preview
Match the words on the left with the correct meanings on the right.
c. 1. a) to request something officially

job posting
a. 2. b) a meeting between a job candidate and an employer
apply degree
f. 3. experience c) a posted description of an available job
e. 4. d) academic accomplishment
education
d. 5. e) knowledge or skill achieved over time
interview
f) a certificate for completing university
b. 6. candidate g) a person who holds the top position at a company
h. 7. administrative assistant h) a person who is being interviewed for a job
i. 8. resume (CV) i) a person who helps run an office
j. 9. president j) a list of personal employment history and qualifications.
g. 10.
Listening and Reading
Fill in the blanks as you listen to the recordings (Lesson 1 Reading 1 and Lesson 1 Reading 2), then Practice reading the email messages out
loud. Pay close attention to words and expressions that result unfamiliar to you but that could be useful for you to answer Job
Application Emails. In this case, Lee wants a Job as a _________________________ but think of possible emails you may get for jobs
that you may want.
A. Email #1 B. Email #2
Lesson 1 Reading 1(15 blanks) Lesson 1 Reading 2 (15 blanks)
To: hr@rivereducationbooks.com
Subject: Online job Advertisement To: leetimson2090@emal.com
date: February 24th, 2021 Subject Re: Online Job Advertisement Date:
March 1st, 2021
To whom it may concern,
Dear Mr. Timson,
I read your job posting __________ a sales __________
on your company’s website. I am interested in __________ you for your interest in our __________
__________ for the job. posting. You sound like a good __________ for the
__________.
I __________ a degree in __________ from the
university of Bonville. My college classes taught me to I would __________ to meet with __________ in
be a hard __________ and good businessman. I also have __________. Please come to our __________ at
__________ from working in sales at Joseph’s Book __________ on __________, July 1st. The office is
__________. My __________ and experience would Located at 1530 Fordshackle Street. __________
make me a __________ member of __________ team. ask the administrative __________ to call me when
you get __________.
__________ let me know if I can __________ with you I look forward to meeting you
__________ an __________. We can meet at your earliest and talking during the __________.
convenience.
Sincerely, Sincerely,
Lee Timson Mr. William Michaels, __________ of Sales
Attachment: Lee Timson’s resume
Reading Comprehension (Full sentences to answer these questions please)

1. What degree does Lee have?
______________________________________________________________________________
2. What type of work experience does Lee have?
______________________________________________________________________________
3. When does Mr. Michaels want to meet Lee for an interview?
______________________________________________________________________________
4. What does Mr. Michaels instruct Lee to do when he arrives at the office for the interview?
______________________________________________________________________________
Vocabulary Review
Complete the sentences using vocabulary from the

box, you may need to change the word forms
Job posting / apply / degree /experience /
education / interview
candidate /administrative assistant resume
(cv) / president
1. A lot of companies put a new Job posting online or in local

newspapers.
2. Darrin got his college degree at Stanford University.
3. The boss liked the resume (cv) date because that person wrote a good letter explaining his education.
4. When Nathan finished college, he started apply for jobs.
5. The candidate had a/experience in business from the local university.
6. John worked a long time before he became the president at the technology company.
7. Most people must go through an interview before they can get hired for a job.
8. The boss hired a new administrative assistant to help file papers and answer the phones.
9. Marty was happy he had candidate working at three

restaurants because he wanted to be the manager at a big restaurant in the city.
10. Michelle listed her education and work experience on her education
and sent it to the company she wanted to work for .
Speaking
Writing
Think about the following questions so we can have a discussion on
our next virtual meeting Start your English Journal. First Entry: Imagine you find a
job posting in a local newspaper, it is advertising a job
1.What kind of experience and education do you have? you’ve wanted for a long time. Write an email message
following the example of the Email #1 to the company
2.. Does your experience make you an ideal candidate for your dream applying for the job. Make sure you use word and expressions
job? from it to provide relevant information about you and your
interest for the job.
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Autor Adriana Catalina Reyna Izquierdo Instructora SENA - CIMM 22/02/2021
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Now guys, were going to start a section to follow an ongoing story line of work settings.

Let me introduce you to Lee. Lee is the guy in the

1. Applying for a Job

Knowledge of management, entrepreneurial mindset and positive

c. 1. a) to request something officially

Lesson 1 Reading 1(15 blanks) Lesson 1 Reading 2 (15 blanks)

Attachment: Lee Timson’s resume

Reading Comprehension (Full sentences to answer these questions please)

Complete the sentences using vocabulary from the

1. A lot of companies put a new Job posting online or in local

2. Darrin got his college degree at Stanford University.

5. The candidate had a/experience in business from the local university.

9. Marty was happy he had candidate working at three

Autor Adriana Catalina Reyna Izquierdo Instructora SENA - CIMM 22/02/2021

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