Apply yourself : english for job search success

Author

• Johnson, Lisa

Additional Author(s)

• Levey, Lynn
• Chafcouloff, Elizabeth

Publisher

White Plains, NY: Addison-Wesley Longman limited, 1996

Language

English

ISBN

0201876841

Series

Subject(s)

• ENGLISH LANGUAGE-SPECIAL ENGLISH (JOB HUNTING)
• JOB HUNTING
• READERS-JOB HUNTING
• VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE

Notes

• CASSETTE

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Abstract

Through content-based, interactive tasks, Apply Yourself teaches the functional language, grammar, and vocabulary needed for a successful, independent job search.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

viii, 232 p.

Dimension

27 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

IntroductionGame Instructions Unit 1 Getting Ready for Your Job Search What Do You Think? Your Job Goal Before You Look for a Job Personal Qualities Job Duties Work Skills and Life Skills Transferable Skills Your Job Search How You Can Find a Job Unit 2 Starting Your Job Search What Do You Think? Walking In: Talking to a Receptionist or Another Employee Walking In: Talking to a Manager Want Ads Job Announcements Networking Networking: Follow-Up Unit 3 Calling about a Job: Leaving a Message What Do You Think? Leaving a Message on an Answering Machine or Voice Mail Your Answering Machine or Voice Mail Message Introducing Yourself to a Receptionist Leaving a Message with a Receptionist Unit 4 Calling about a Job: Talking to a Manager What Do You Think? Introducing Yourself to a ManagerTelling a Manager More about Yourself Getting Information from a Manager Unit 5 Filling Out Job Applications: Personal Information and Position Desired What Do You Think? An Introduction to Job Application Personal Information Position Desired Unit 6 Filling Out Job Applications: Work History, Education, and References What Do You Think? Work History Education References Contacting Your References Writing a Resume Writing a Cover Letter Envelopes Unit 7 Interviewing: Getting Started What Do You Think? Preparing for an Interview Introducing Yourself Basic Interview Questions Unit 8 Interviewing: Finishing Strong What Do You Think? In-Depth Interview Questions Telling an Interviewer about Yourself Telling an Interviewer about Your Experience Telling an Interviewer about Your Strengths Telling an Interviewer about Your Weaknesses Telling an Interviewer about Your Career GoalsClosing the Interview: The Questions You Ask Closing the Interview: Saying Goodbye Follow-Up: Thank-You Letter Follow-Up: Telephone Call Appendixes Information Gap Exercises The Alphabet Tapescript

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