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UNIT ONE

CAREER CHOICES
LEAD IN: TRANSFERABLE SKILLS PT. 1
LEAD IN: TRANSFERABLE SKILLS PT. 2

Discuss these questions.


1 Is there an expression in Exercise 1 that definitely doesn’t describe you?
2 Which is a) the most important b) the least important life skill in the box? Why?
VOCABULARY PT. 1

• What do these words and phrases mean? Match them with the best situation (a–h):
You …
-1 can think outside the box. -2 have a can-do attitude. -3 can set goals. -4 use critical thinking.
You …
-a. decided to save money for a holiday a year in the future.
-b. did a difficult project without complaining.
-c. carefully checked information you found on the internet to make sure it was true.
-d. asked your teacher if you could make a short film instead of handing in an essay
VOCABULARY PT. 2

• You …
-5 have a lot of determination. -6 are a team player. -7 have integrity. -8 have good communication
skills.
You …
-e. found a wallet with a lot of money in it and returned it to the owner.
-f. took four tries to pass your driving test, but never gave up, and kept studying and practicing.
-g. worked with a group of friends to start a weekend cycling club.
-h. spoke clearly when you gave a presentation and really listened to questions from the audience
VOCABULARY PT. 3

Complete the tables with the correct words.


Adjective Noun Adjective Noun
1 adaptability 7 independence
flexible 2 ambitious 8
3 Motivation 9 passion
Confident 4 enthusiastic 10
5 Dependability 11 honesty
Resourceful 5 authentic 12
WRITING A JOB DESCRIPTION PT.1

Look at the jobs below. Discuss how some of the transferable skills from the previous 2 exercises
are necessary for each job.
-Accountant
-construction
-worker
-factory worker
-journalist
-personal trainer
-Politician
-professional athlete
-salesperson
teacher
GRAMMAR PT. 1
GRAMMAR PT. 2

• Complete the sentences from the programme using the words below.
could - How – ought – should - Why don’t you - Why not try
1 _____ deleting everything you’ve written about yourself?
2 _____ take your description of yourself … and for each word, think of an example from your own
experience that shows who you are?
3 _____ about telling me about something creative that you’ve done?
4 You really _____ put that on your social media profile – you designed and built a website.
5 You _____ consider putting something about that on your profile.
6 You _____ to think outside the box.
IMPORTANT VERBS

1 Why don’t you eat

2 How about eating

3 You should eat

4 Why not try cooking

5 You ought to eat

6 You could eat


GRAMMAR PT. 3

• Choose the correct option in bold to complete the sentences.


1 Why don’t you send / to send an email to some companies?
2 How about to set up / setting up your own website?
3 You should to research / research the companies you’re interested in.
4 Why not try make / making a video for YouTube?
5 You ought to spend / spending some time improving your online profile.
6 You could think / to think about meeting some people who work in the industry.
7 What about asking / to ask your teacher for some help?
FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE PT. 2

Look at these tips on how to prepare for a careers event. Choose the three most important tips for
you. Explain your choices 1 Look at the list of attending companies and target those that interest
you most.
2 Update your CV and bring several copies.
3 Take a file to collect business cards and brochures.
4 Research your target employers and prepare a list of questions you want to ask.
5 Write an online profile.
6 Prepare a short, professional introduction (your experience, strengths, career interests and
goals).
7 Dress professionally, as if you were going to an interview.
• Past simple ( action happened in the past)
• Present contionous
• I am working for this company
• Please feel free to email me if you have anyquestions.
• I look forward to meeting you soon.

The verb "look forward to" is followed by a gerund (the -ing form of a verb)
• Kind / Truly regards,

This is a common and widely accepted closing phrase


READING

To: Marketing staff


From: Elenor Rinna
Subject: Good morning!
Dear / Welcome colleagues,
I would like to introduce me / myself as the new Account Executive in your department. Before I
joined / join this company, I was working in a similar position in a very small company in Sweden.
However, I wanted / am wanting to work for a larger company so I am really excited to be
working by / for this company. Please feel free to contact me by email or phone if / so you have
any questions. I look forward to meet / meeting you all in person. Kind / Truly regards,

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