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Hire
Definition:
- One who directs a business or part of it.
- Alguien que dirige un negocio o parte de él.
Example:
- The company hired a new manager.
- El padre firmó la autorización en nombre de su hijo.
Spanish word:
Contratar.
Audio:
Your future at stake
6. You are hired!
Thank you very much for being interested in our job offer.
Your education, talents, work experience and professional goals are perfect for our job vacancy.
You are hired!
Definition:
One who directs a business or part of it.
Alguien que dirige un negocio o parte de él.
Example:
The company hired a new manager.
El padre firmó la autorización en nombre de su hijo.
Spanish word:
Contratar.
1. We have learnt to create a video CV
Audio
Our video CV:
SECTIONS:
- Introduction:
- Initial greeting: “Greetings and welcome to my video CV!”
- Personal information: name, address, profession, etc.
- Education:
- Certificates: Secondary, Baccalaureate, Vocational Training Cycle, languages.
- University: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Doctorate.
- Talents:
- Personal traits: I’m quite/very/pretty/… witty, courageous, accurate, analytical, peaceful, enthusiastic, etc.
- Talents: I’m extremely/fairly/... good at… problem solving, time management, public speaking, team work, etc.
- Work experience:
- Any experience you may have had: “I’ve taken care of younger cousins”, “I’ve offered private lessons”, “I’ve sold biscuits for a charity”, etc.
- Professional goals:
- Availability: part-time job, full-time job, willingness to move, etc.
- Position: intern, assistant, head of department, etc.
- Contact details:
- A way to reach you: phone number, e-mail or website.
- Closing:
- Mention your interest for the position and availability for an interview and thank the viewers for watching.
SPEECH:
- Write your speech and practise it.
- Talk slowly and clearly.
- Hold the viewer's attention.
- Control your body language.
- Be brief and original.
VIDEO:
- Mention your interest in the position and your availability for an interview and thank the viewers for watching.
2. Other situations
By creating a video CV you have acquired different skills. Now you can use them in different situations:
- Convince people to help crowdfunding.
- Show your skills during a contest.
- Prepare presentations about exchanges, associations, volunteering, etc.
- Analyse people better.
- Reflect on yourself.
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3. To sum up
To conclude, let's remember the strategy or "trick" that you have learned during this challenge.
We taught you this strategy or "trick" and you worked on it in the section “A video CV”. Go back to that section and review for a moment what it consisted of and how it helped you achieve the challenge we proposed. Now open the Learning Diary and complete the last page.
In this section you will keep valuable information about the strategy, in which activities you have applied it, whether it has been useful and what has been the most difficult for you.
Keep up the good work, you're doing great! For your effort, you have earned your first badge here, which you will be credited with as Mega Strategist. Congratulations!
Remember:
- Ask your teacher whether you will fill it in on paper or on the computer.
- If you fill it in on your pc, don't forget to save it on your computer when you finish it!
¿Necesitas más ayuda?
Para concluir, vamos a recordar la estrategia o el “truco” que has aprendido durante este reto.
Esta estrategia o “truco” te lo enseñamos y lo trabajaste en el apartado “A video CV”. Vuelve a dicho apartado y repasa un momento en qué consistía y cómo te sirvió para llegar a conseguir el reto que te proponíamos. Abre, ahora, el Diario de aprendizaje y completa su última página.
En este apartado guardarás información valiosa sobre la estrategia, en qué actividades las has aplicado, si ha sido útil y qué te ha resultado más difícil.
¡Sigue trabajando así! ¡Lo estás haciendo genial! Por tu esfuerzo has conseguido aquí la primera insignia que te acreditará como Mega-Estratega. ¡Enhorabuena!
Recuerda:
• Pregunta a tu profesor o profesora si rellenarás la ficha en papel o en el ordenador.
• Si la rellenas en el ordenador, ¡no te olvides de guardarla en tu ordenador cuando la termines!
4. Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Needs improvement | Low performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. You can planify an outline of a script for a video CV with all the relevant sections in the correct order. | Your script includes all the relevant sections and the order is correct. (12.5) | Your script includes all the relevant sections but the order is not always clear or correct. (9.4) | Your script does not include all the relevant sections and the order is not clear or correct. (6.25) | Your script is not developed. (3.1) |
| 2. You can write a cohesive script for your video CV using a variety of expressions and structures related to labour market context. | You write a cohesive script using a great variety of expressions and structures related to labour market context. (12.5) | You write a cohesive script but you do not use many expressions or structures related to labour market context. (9.4) | You do not write a cohesive script nor do you use many expressions or structures related to labour market context. (6.25) | You do not write a good script. (3.1) |
| 3. You can talk about different aspects of your studies, career, personal traits, etc. fluently and with good pronunciation. | You talk about different aspects of your life fluently and with good pronunciation. (12.5) | You talk about different aspects of your life fluently but some words are mispronounced. (9.4) | You can not talk fluently and most of the words are barely heard or mispronounced. (6.25) | Most of the speech sounds incomprehensible. (3.1) |
| 4. You can present your video CV using verbal and non-verbal resources, as well self-control strategies. | You present your video CV using a great variety of banners, music, etc. and you look pretty self-confident. (12.5) | You present your video CV without using many resources such as banners, music, etc. but you look pretty self-confident. (9.4) | You present your video CV without using resources such as banners, music, etc. and you show yourself very nervous, not looking at the audience or camera. (6.25) | Your presentation is insecure and not attractive. (3.1) |
| 5. You can deliver the exposition of your video CV with the help of other participants controlling time and turn taking. | Your exposition is very well delivered. (12.5) | You take turns but time is not controlled. (9.4) | You do not control time or take turns. (6.25) | Your exposition is not well-balanced. (3.1) |
| 6. You can collaborate with your team actively. | You collaborate in everything. (12.5) | You collaborate but you also try to avoid some work you do not like. (9.4) | You do not collaborate most of the time. (6.25) | You do not collaborate with your team at all. (3.1) |
| 7. You can pay attention to your classmates' expositions showing respect for different interests and motivations. | You pay your full attention and show respect. (12.5) | You pay attention but you do not show respect. (9.4) | You neither pay attention nor show respect. (6.25) | Your behavior is unrespectful. (3.1) |
| 8. You can apply communication strategies and knowledge of the language in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of other participants following the assessment sheet. | You use the assessment sheet applying your strategies and knowledge. (12.5) | You use the assessment sheet but you do it somewhat at random. (9.4) | Your assessment sheet is a mess. (6.25) | You do not use the assessment sheet at all. (3.1) |
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