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Read the text and answer the questions.

1.1 Say if these statements are true or false (remember to justify your answers).

a)      There is not a significant difference in careers within the tourist sector.

b)      Hotel manager position is in great demand within the hospitality sector.

c)       It is common to find business managers and marketing staff in large hotel and restaurant chains.

d)      Careers in the tourism industry are often thought to be helpful to improve people’s holiday experiences.

1.2 Find words in the text that means :

a)      An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress. 

b)      All the people employed by a particular organization.

c)       A person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.

d)      Make available for use, supply.

e)      The course or direction in which a person or thing is moving.

2.1 Listen to a Human Resources expert talking about funny mistakes on CVs. Fill in the gaps with the correct word.

We, as human beings, make mistakes and CVs are not an exception. I will read some spelling and content mistakes for you, taken from different CVs submitted for job _____________________.


Skills: "I am a rabid_______________ "
Reason for leaving your last ____________________: "maturity leave"
Another reason: "Too hard working conditions. They insisted all ________________start to work by 8:00 every morning".
Personal Qualities: "I am extremely_______________________ to my present company, so please don't let them know I am___________________ "
References: "None. I left a path of ____________________behind me."
Education: "I finished___________________ in my class of ten."

Special Request: "Please, call me after 6, my present ____________________ does not know I am looking for another job."

2.2 Listen to the job interview and fill in the blanks in the notes made by the interviewer.

 

 

Interview Notes
Name	Naomi ______
Position applied for	__________________
Responsibilities	____________________ and _____________________
Computer experience	_____________ and ___________
Previous work expericence	___________________________
Personal qualities	__________________________
Defects?	________________________
Seeking part or full time ?	_______________
Decision by	____________

3. Fill in the gaps with the correct answer.

1. Tom never_______________(has watched/watch/watches) TV in the evening.
2. When Bruce graduated, he had no idea which___________________(living/career/work) to choose.
3. Tell me, who ___________________(works/does work/ does works) in that hotel?
4. Being a firefighter is a very stressful ___________________ (career/job/employment).
5. Most people prefer a ________________ (job/work/career) near their homes.
6. Which word has nothing to do with money? _______________ (budget/complaint/accounting).
7. My sister left university after she got her ____________________(degree/instruction/experience).
8. Being able to use a computer is a very useful ______________________(course/skill/qualification).
9. I couldn't answer any questions so I think I've _______________________(achieved/passed/failed).
10. If you work longer than your contract stipulates, you will be paid ____________________ (perks/tips/overtime).
11. He is the first member of staff to be _______________________(released/promoted/fired) because of the crisis.

4. Choose the correct verbal tense.

1. We________________________(prepare) tourist brochures this evening. How many of them ___________________(you want)?
2. _______________________(you find) file number ten?You may need it to go to the meeting.
3. She is really tired because she______________________(stay)at the office the whole day .
4. My brother was angry because his boss__________________(not turn up) for work the day before.
5. The light_________________(go off) while they __________________(work)at night so they had to stop.
6. What ______________________(you do) when the customer____________________(ring)?I just answered the phone.

      g. At 10 last night I _____________(watch) TV when John suddenly _________(run) in.

       h. ___________(see) what ___________(happen) yesterday? It was terrible.

       i. How often _________________ (you visit) your gran?

 

5. a. Which career would you choose from the careers above mentioned in the text in exercise 1? Justify your answer.

b.These three adverts are related to different positions within the tourism sector. Choose one of them and create your own C.V.(Curriculum Vitae). Remember to include the following information:

• PERSONAL DETAILS. Name, address, telephone, email, date of birth, nationality...
• PERSONAL STATEMENT. A brief summary of your status and personality, relevant to the job you are applying for.
• EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. Including dates and places.
• WORK EXPERIENCE. Including detailed data relevant to the job you are applying for
• LANGUAGES. Specify your command of languages: level, certification, etc.
• INTERESTS AND HOBBIES.
• OTHER INFORMATION. Any other information that has not been included before and can be relevant for the job i.e.: driving licence, own car, computer skills,etc.
• REFERENCES / REFEREES. Two people that know you professionally so that they can give reference about your work when asked; you should provide as much information as possible about them (email, telephone, work address, etc.) so that your future employer can contact them easily.

6. Once you have your C.V., it is a good idea to accompany it with a letter of application or covering letter. But as we are surrounded by technological means, why don't you create your own video cover letter? You can use your mobile phone, upload it to Youtube and send the link to your teacher.

Take into account the following tips:

• Highlight your positives and your selling points first.
• Talk first about your education and include what type of position you’re looking for.
• Don’t forget to add some key words about your work ethic and personality.  Next, talk about your current position and what you do.
• This is a great part to include some of your favorite professional experiences and professional successes.
• Be enthusiastic and dynamic (but don't go too far!). If you sit and read through a list or off a script, you will not be convincing.
• End by leaving your audience with easy ways to contact you.

This video may help you to create your video cover letter.

BEST JOB ON THE PLANET alojado en YouTube