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UNIT 3
FROM HERE?
Now that you know more about what you have
to offer and what companies can offer you,
where do you go from here? The next step is to
look for a job. Are you prepared for the work it
takes to land the job you want?
In this unit, you’ll learn words and expressions
that will help you in your job search. You’ll read
WHERE DO
YOU GO
suggestions to follow when beginning the search,
and learn about the importance of developing
your personal brand and your digital footprint.
You’ll also hear about the challenges you may face
when looking for a job and get advice on what
to do when you don’t have much experience.
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Activity
3.1
COMING TO TERMS
Below is a list of words that you may encounter in a job application,
in a job advertisement or on other work-related forms. You may also
need to use these words once you start work.
Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right. The first one has
been done for you as an example.
1.
updated
2.
gross income
3.
net income
4.
training
5.
vocational
6.
professional
7.
qualifications
8.
earn
9.
collective
agreement
10.
fired
11.
be laid off
12.
fringe benefits
13.
disability
14.
union
15.
maiden name
16.
severance pay
17.
unemployed
18.
mother tongue
19.
surname
20.
self-employed
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h
g
a
c
b
d
f
VOCABULARY
First, ask students
what information is
usually required in a job
application or on other
forms, such as an
income tax form.
a)
instruction received
b)
related to fields such as law, medicine
and teaching
c)
to do with trades or skilled jobs
d)
certified proof of work and educational
background
e)
organization protecting employees’ rights
f)
obtain something by working for it
g)
money left after deductions
h)
money earned before deductions
i)
advantages such as sick leave, vacation
pay and maternity leave
j)
inability to use a part of the body
k)
working for oneself
l)
woman’s family name at birth
m)
family name
n)
first language spoken at home
o)
made current
p)
compensatory earnings for losing a job
q)
out of work
r)
dismissed for incompetence
s)
lose a job, usually because there is
insufficient work
t)
description of rights protecting
unionized employees
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r
s
i
j
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p
q
n
m
k
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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
REINFORCEMENT
Complete the following paragraph with words and expressions from the list on
page 32. Some answers may require changes to suit the context of the sentence.
I have been
laid off
unemployed
for several weeks since I was
enough money to send my kids
were very good, too. While I didn’t
negotiated a very good
training
collective
from my job at the construction firm. It was a great
earned
fringe benefits
position and I
to university. The
sick days. Our
agreement
have dental coverage, I had medical insurance, four weeks of paid vacation and
union
when it was renewed after months of negotiation, but that
was two years ago. I’m thinking of getting some
mother tongue
in management to give myself more possibilities and even though my
is English, I can speak French not too badly. I think I have
and experience to get another and maybe
professional
the right
qualifications
even better job, but with the recession, it’s very tough to find work in both the
vocational
and
fields. I’m also nearing
retirement age and I think many employers would prefer to hire younger workers.
Maybe I should just take an early retirement and try to find odd jobs as an
independent contractor. I never thought I’d want to be
self-employed
,
but given the present circumstances, perhaps I should give it a shot.
Activity
3.2
GETTING STARTED
Whether you’re just starting your career courses or will soon graduate,
it’s never too soon to start looking for a job in the field you would like.
Read these tips to help make your job search easier and answer the questions
that follow.
READING
Networking Is an Important Part of Finding a Job
BY COURTNEY
GILLIES
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2
If you are looking for your next job in the local
paper only, you are missing a large part of the job
market. Do not get us wrong—many companies
who are actively
seeking
employees will use the
newspaper because of its
wide
distribution, but
many Canadians receive jobs from opportunities
that are not
advertised.
You need to connect to the
hidden job market.
There are many job search tools out there, but
the best resource is you. Networking can be one
of the most important
skills
young people can use
to find where and how to look for opportunities.
Networking means using the people around you
as a resource. If you are looking for a job, tell
people such as your friends, family, teachers and
neighbours.
You can find great information about
possible opportunities with their companies or
other opportunities they have heard of. They may
even suggest you to a supervisor who is looking
to fill a position.
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Networking is a great way to talk to people work-
ing in an area which interests you. Seek out people
working in your desired field. You don’t necessarily
have to ask for a job, but you can
gather
facts and
advice about how they got to their positions, what
kind of
training
and work experience they have or
how they found out about their position. These
people may know someone who is
hiring
and can
be a great contact when you are looking for a job
in future. You know the old saying, “It’s not what
you know—it’s who you know.” With this in
mind,
remember you need to make a good impression,
especially if your contact is taking a chance by
referring you to an employer. Always be polite, be
on time, be enthusiastic and always ask your contact
if you can talk to them again.
has heard of
dropping off
resumés, but the biggest
mistake youths often make is doing just that. You
need to think of dropping off a resumé as a pre-
interview. You should never simply leave the resumé
at the front desk. Always ask to speak to the man-
ager or person in charge of hiring. When employers
review resumés, most often they will favour the
person who took the initiative to talk to them. Keep in
mind you need to be prepared for the employer to
ask you some interview-type questions on your
in-
itial
visit, so do a little research on the organization
before you visit.
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6
7
The hidden job market is important, but there
are also some great free resources for youth.
Local
employment services have job boards full of job
postings in the area. In Medicine Hat, Community
Employment Services, YouthWorks! Employment
Centre and the Service Canada Centre for Youth all
provide this service.
Websites can also be a good place to start. Sites
such as workopolis.ca, monster.ca and the govern-
ment of Canada’s job bank at www.jobbank.gc.ca
allow for quick and easy searches. Job searches online
allow for more specific job criteria, eliminating the
clutter
that may become
overwhelming.
Access the resources that are available to you,
but remember you are your own best resource.
(563 words)
4
Employer visits can also help you tap into the
hidden job market. Identify companies you want to
work for and visit them directly. Almost everyone
Source: Gillies, Courtney. “Networking Is an Important Part
of Finding a Job.”
Medicine Hat News
14 June 2006: B1. Print.
VOCABULARY
Find the words in the article that match the following definitions.
Choose from the words in bold type.
1.
collect:
gather
2.
delivering:
dropping off
3.
looking for employees:
hiring
4.
in the vicinity:
local
5.
looking for:
seeking
6.
publicized:
advertised
7.
too many unorganized things:
clutter
8.
too much to handle:
overwhelming
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UNIT
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TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
COMPREHENSION
QUESTIONS
For each question, circle the letter of the correct answer.
1.
Your best job search tool is:
a)
friends;
b)
yourself;
c)
the Internet.
2.
Newspapers:
a)
are used by only a few companies;
b)
provide a wide range
of opportunities;
c)
don’t list all job openings
available.
3.
Networking means:
a)
finding and making contacts;
b)
sending your resumé to as
many companies as possible;
c)
impressing a contact with
your skills on the Internet.
4.
When dropping off a resumé,
it’s best to:
a)
ask to meet a manager;
b)
be as discreet as possible;
c)
ask to make an appointment for a
formal interview.
5.
Before you drop off a resumé,
be sure to:
a)
get a good haircut;
b)
call ahead;
c)
research the organization.
6.
The hidden job market refers to
jobs that are:
a)
posted only inside a company;
b)
not advertised in the newspaper;
c)
advertised by word of mouth.
7.
One way to make contacts is to:
a)
ask to interview someone
working in your area of interest;
b)
send out your resumé to as many
different companies as possible;
c)
advertise yourself on your
own website.
8.
You will make a good impression
when meeting a potential
employer by:
a)
thoroughly explaining your
training, assets and skills;
b)
being well-mannered,
punctual and interested;
c)
talking about all of the people you
know in the field.
9.
Looking for a job on the Internet can
be helpful because:
a)
it lists jobs all over the country;
b)
you don’t have to go out and buy
a newspaper;
c)
you can refine your job search
with specific criteria.
10.
Based on the tips mentioned in the
article, which of the following would
be helpful in a job search?
a)
volunteering to work in an
organization in your field;
b)
putting flyers with your
credentials on car windshields;
c)
sending the names of your
previous employers to companies
you’d like to work for.
DISCUSSION
The article presents several suggestions on how to make contacts when looking
for a job. Which ones would you consider? Are there any that you would definitely
not consider? Have you ever found a job through someone you know?
A friend of yours has just completed her studies in the same program as you
and is trying to find a job doing what you hope to do one day. She has written
you an e-mail, saying that besides sending out her resumé, she doesn’t know what
to do to increase her chances of getting a job. Write an e-mail back to her, giving
her advice based on the article you have just read. Make suggestions and explain
why you think they are good ideas.
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Where Do You Go from Here?
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