Lesson Plan: 2015: Tips To Get That Job
II. While Reading Tasks
Word Inference
- tempted |tem(p)t| verb [ with obj. ]entice or attempt to entice (someone) to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial: don’t allow impatience to tempt you into overexposure and sunburn |
- customize |ˈkəstəˌmīz| verb [ with obj. ] modify (something) to suit a particular individual or task: the suit can be customized for every skydiving need | (as adj. customized) : many caterers offer private tastings and customized menus.
- generic |jəˈnerik| adjective -characteristic of or relating to a class or group of things; not specific: chèvre is a generic term for all goat’s milk cheese.
- ensure |enˈSHo͝or| verb [ with obj. ] make certain that (something) shall occur or be the case: [ with clause ] : the client must ensure that accurate records be kept.
- bland |bland| adjective- lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting: rebelling against the bland uniformity.
- candidacy |ˈkandidəsē| noun-a person who applies for a job or is nominated for election: candidates applying for this position should be computer-literate | the Republican candidate.
- red flags |ˈˌrɛd ˈflæɡ| noun-a red flag as a warning of danger or a problem: figurative : they had overlooked the red flags that should have alerted them to the county’s disastrous investment strategy |
- Vow |vou| noun-a solemn promise.
- agonizing |ˈagəˌnīziNG| adjective-causing great physical or mental pain: there is an agonizing choice to make | an agonizing death.
- approach |əˈprōCH| noun- a way of dealing with something: we need a whole new approach to the job.
Source: New Oxford American Dictionary
Reading Comprehension
True /False/NA-Statements
- F-When sending out job applications the rule is quality over quantity.
- F-It’s better to send out fewer applications, and spend time customizing each.
- T-You should write cover letters that are specific to each job.
- F-Your cover letter should do more than summarize the experience that’s already listed on your résumé.
- T-Your cover letter should add new information to your candidacy.
- T-Identify apply for those jobs where you’ll excel and be happy.
- F-Avoid making similar mistakes in the future by reflecting on what red flags you ignored in the past.
- T-An unpleasant interviewer is an example of a red flag.
- NA-Your résumé should be detailed.
- T-Don’t sit around waiting to hear back from an employer after you interview.
Grammar Focus
Structure and Usage
I-1-as
You might be tempted to apply to as many jobs as possible.
II-2-are
Write cover letters that are specific to each job.
III-1-is
Your cover letter is probably bland and pretty boring.
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