Questions:
1. Why is it difficult to find the right job?
1). How many types of jobs are there in the world?
2). Does “ finding a job” mean the same thing as “ choosing a job “?
2. To recognize what kind of person you are and which special qualities make
you different from others, a questionnaire in the text will help you.
a. Make a list of 10 things which you like doing most
b. Which subjects do you like reading about in newspapers, magazines, and books?
c. What have you been interested in for as long as you can remember?
d. Think of a time when you were happiest. What were you doing?
e. What makes you feel that you are doing well?
f. What would you like to be admired for?
3. T: Would you please take out a piece of paper and write down the answers
to these questions?
T: Have you finished ? Ok, S3 read it out.
So what kind of job do you think you are most likely to do in the future?
S3: I want to be …
T: What strong points do you have ?
T: How about your choice for your future career?
S4: I’d like to be …
T: Is there any weakness in you to get such a post? What is it?
T: Well, I hope your dream will come true one day.
T: Then what is the best job, in your opinion?
S5: One which uses your skills in doing something together with your interest
in the subject.
T: Great! Now let’s come to the next question.
What kind of research work does the writer suggest doing?
S6: To find out different kinds of work
T: Why does the writer suggest you asking the young people for advice?
S7: Because young people have a lot of things in common. We are about similar
ideas in many ways.
Step 4. Listening and Paraphrasing
Ask students to listen to the tape. After that, get one student to find out the title
of the text. ( Finding a job )
Some language points:
Step 5. Discussion
T: Anyway, before we choose a job, we should know what kind of people we are, our
interest, skill, abilities and strong points, besides we also should find out information
about jobs. Actually another important thing should draw our attention. That is the
interview. A successful interview is a great help in getting a job.
Do you know how to make a proper interview ?
S8: Arrive on time
S9: Dress tidily, but not too smartly/fashionably
S10: Find out as much as you can about the organization before you go to the interview
S11: Don’t be shy. Do be self-confident and proud of your success
S12: Don’t pretend to know everything. Admit what you don’t and show you are eager
to learn and gain experience
Step 6. Interview
T: Suppose you are a manager in a travel agency. You have received this job application
form from Wei Haiying and are interviewing her. Ask her questions to find out