EL Civics #33 Intermediate High - Student Guide - Fall 2016

Student Guide El Civics # 33: Apply for a Job

Intermediate High Teacher’s Name: _________________ Student’s Name: __________________ FALL 2016

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To the Student: EL Civics is a program that helps people who are new to the United States. You are going to study some EL Civics lessons. These lessons can help you get a job or get a better job. You’ll prepare for a job interview and you will also practice filling out job applications. After you complete the lessons, you will take a test. There are two parts for the test: 1. Speaking test: The student will play the role of a job applicant in a job interview. The examiner (teacher) will play the role of the employer.

2. Writing test: Fill out a job application.

Use your smartphone to scan the QR code above for video demonstration of assessment

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Job Interviews Most people are nervous before a job interview. Being prepared helps us relax and perform better. In this unit, you will learn what to expect during a job interview in the United States. You will also practice talking about yourself so that you will be ready for your next interview.

1. How do you feel about job interviews?

Circle the words that describe your feelings. scared

relaxed

hopeful

hopeless

nervous

confident

unprepared

ready

*If you are worried about an interview in the future, you will probably feel much better after completing this unit!

2. What do you already know about interviews? Talk about the picture with your class.

Who are these people?

What are they talking about?

What are they doing?

3. In a small group, talk about job interviews. Then report to the class. a. Tell your classmates about job interviews in your native country. b. Have you ever had an interview for employment in the United States?

What happened? c. What questions do you think U.S. employers ask in a job interview?

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Successful Job Interviews: Sara’s Example Sara Sanchez applied for a receptionist position at a small company.

She filled out the online application and sent them her resume. A week later, she was invited to interview for the position.

1. Read the interview below.

Employer:

Hello. I’m Jeffrey Walden.

Applicant:

Hello. I’m Sara Sanchez. It’s nice to meet you.

Employer:

Nice to meet you, too. Please, have a seat.

Applicant:

Thank you.

Employer:

OK. Let’s begin. Please tell me about yourself.

Applicant:

Sure. I would enjoy working as a receptionist because I like working with people. I’m also very organized and attentive to details. I can operate multi-line phones, and can use MS Word and Excel. I am also bilingual. In my last job, I worked at the front desk and helped in the office. I worked there for five years. I’d really like to work in an office again.

Employer:

All right. Where do you see yourself in five years?

Applicant:

I’d like to work as an administrative assistant after getting more experience as a receptionist.

Employer:

OK. Why did you leave your last job?

Applicant:

Business slowed down, and I was laid off.

Employer:

I see. How do you think your peers or co-workers would describe you?

Applicant:

They would say that I am dependable and friendly. They might also say that I am very patient and helpful. I often helped my co-workers with clients who don’t speak English well.

Employer:

That’s great. How are your English skills?

Applicant:

I’ve been successful communicating with clients in person and on the phone. I’m sure I can handle this position.* At the same time, my English isn’t perfect yet, so I’m still taking classes. I’m improving every day.

Employer:

Fine. Do you have any questions for me?

Applicant:

Yes, when does this position start?

Employer:

Training will begin the first of the month. We’ll notify you of our decision next week. Well, it’s been a pleasure meeting you. Thank you for coming in today.

Applicant:

I’ve enjoyed meeting you, too.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Use your phone to listen.

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Evaluate Sara’s Interview 2. Talk with your classmates about the interview.

What questions did the employer ask her?

What did you like about Sara’s answers?

Do you think she will get the job? Why or why not?

3. Read Sara’s response below. Answer the questions.

Employer: Tell me about yourself.

Sara: Sure. I would enjoy working as a receptionist because I like working with people. I’m also very organized and attentive to details. I can operate multi-line phones and can use MS Word and Excel. I am also bilingual. In my last job, I worked at the front desk and helped in the office. I worked there for five years. I’d really like to work in an office again.

a. Personal qualities are words that describe what kind of person you are. They are good points, or good things you can say about yourself. Write three of Sara’s personal qualities. They are in bold font. ________________________________________________________________________

b. Skills are the things that you know how to do. What are her skills? They are underlined. ________________________________________________________________________

c. Sara talked about her experience. What did she do in the past? ________________________________________________________________________ 4. How about you? a. Write the job title of the position you would like to prepare for. ________________________________________________________________________

b. Tell the class about a job position you would like.

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I would like a child care worker position.

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Tell me about yourself.

Tell Me about Yourself: Personal Qualities We all have good personal qualities, but should we talk about them?

Many of us learned from our parents and teachers that it is not polite to talk about our best personal qualities. However, in the United States, you must talk about your best personal qualities in a job interview.

1. Read the list below. Talk about the words with your teacher.

Check five of your best personal qualities:

I am…….

 patient

 attentive to details

 persistent

 careful

 punctual

 dependable or reliable

 responsible

 energetic

 sensitive to the feelings of others

 flexible  friendly  a good listener  good at following instructions  a team player  hardworking  honest  organized

I …………  like working with people  ask questions when I don’t understand  like to learn new things  take initiative  work well under pressure  work well independently

2. Write the name of the job that you would like to have. Then choose three of your qualities that match that job well. Fill in the sentence below about yourself.

Example Job: Child-care worker

I am energetic, I like working with people, and I’m a good listener.

Job that I would like to have: _____________________________ I _____________________________________, _________________________________, and __________________________________________.

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Tell Me about Yourself: Practice with Personal Qualities Work with a classmate. Read the employee statements below. Write the personal quality or qualities that match the employee’s statement. There may be more than one correct answer. Refer to the list of qualities on the previous page as you work.

1. I don’t mind doing different things at work. I can change easily. ________________________________________________________________________ 2. I enjoy working with people and I get along with everyone. I’m ready to help my co-workers when they need it. ________________________________________________________________________ 3. If I see something that needs to be done, I don’t wait for someone to tell me to do it.

I do it right away. ________________________________________________________________________ 4. I am careful with my work. I check it twice to be sure that everything is complete and correct. ________________________________________________________________________ 5. I work well alone, and I am not afraid to make decisions. _________________________________________________________________________ 6. I always complete my work, and I’m never late. _________________________________________________________________________ 7. I do the most important tasks first, and I keep my things in order so that I can find what I need quickly. _________________________________________________________________________ 8. If something is difficult, I ask questions and keep trying until I get it done right. _________________________________________________________________________ 9. I am responsible with money and respect company property. I never take anything that isn’t mine. _________________________________________________________________________ 10. I don’t get upset when someone is angry. I stay calm, and I listen. _________________________________________________________________________

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Tell Me about Yourself: Write about Your Personal Qualities 1. Write about yourself. Start with a personal quality. Then write an example from your personal or professional life that shows that you have this quality.

I ____________________________________________________________.

For example, ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Also, I _______________________________________________________.

For example, ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Finally, I ______________________________________________________.

For example, ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

I am energetic. I like the fast pace of the kitchen. I am also good at following instructions. I can read recipes without help. I also work well under pressure. I stay calm and focused, and I can get the job done right.

2. Practice speaking at a job interview with a classmate or in a small group. Use the sentences you wrote above, and repeat the practice until you don’t need to read your paper.

Interviewer: Tell me about yourself.

Applicant:

______________________________________________________.

(Talk about your personal qualities.)

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Tell Me about Yourself: Transferable Skills In addition to telling an employer about your good personal qualities, you must explain your transferable skills. Transferable skills are skills that you can use at any job, even if you have never worked before.

1. Check the skills below that you have. Fill in more of your skills on the blank lines.  communicate orally and in writing in English  use Microsoft Word  use Excel and PowerPoint  use the Internet to find information  drive a car and have a valid California driver’s license  use tools to fix things

 solve problems  listen well to help people with their needs  handle many responsibilities  work well in a multi-cultural environment  make and meet goals  speak, read and write in two or more languages (I am bilingual.)

 teach others

 ________________________________

 ________________________________

 ________________________________

2. Say complete sentences about your skills. Begin your sentences with …..

I am able to…

I know how to…

Tell me about yourself.

I can…

I am good at ________ing …

I know how to______, and I am good at _______ing.

Also, I can ________.

3. Practice speaking at a job interview with a classmate or in a small group. Explain three of your skills. Repeat the practice until you don’t need to read your paper.

Interviewer: Tell me about yourself.

Applicant:

______________________________________________________.

(Talk about three of your skills.)

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Tell Me about Yourself: Experience, Education and Training It is important to include your past experience and training in a job interview. A general question such as, “Tell me about yourself. Why should I hire you?” is an opportunity to explain what you have studied and where you have worked in the past as well as your plans for the future.

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Which of these sentences apply to you? Complete the sentences that describe you best.

Past: a. In my country, I studied _____________________________________________. b. In my last job, I was a/an _____________________________________________.

My responsibilities were _____________, ______________, and ______________. c. I worked at _______________________________ for ________________ years. (place)

My responsibilities were _____________, ______________, and ____________.

Present: a. Right now, I am a ____________________________ at ___________________. place

b. Now I’m studying ______________________ at _________________________. c. I really like _______________________________________________________.

Future: a. I would like to _____________________________________________________. b. My short-term goal is to _____________________________________________. c. This job will be an opportunity to ______________________________________. d. My long-term goal is to work as a _____________________________________.

2. Check your sentences for correct grammar and spelling.

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Tell Me about Yourself: Experience, Education and Training 1. Rewrite one or two correct sentences from the previous page about yourself in each section.

Past _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Present _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Future _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

I was an accountant in my native country. I worked there for ten years. Now, I’m studying English.

My short-term goal is to gain business experience in the U.S.

2. Practice speaking about your experience and education with a classmate or in a small group. Repeat the practice until you don’t need to read your paper.

Interviewer: Tell me about yourself.

Applicant:

______________________________________________________.

(Talk about your past, present and future.)

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Successful Job Interviews: Body Language

Research shows that an applicant’s body language is very important for making a good impression. Learn below how to make a good impression non-verbally.* Read the advice about body language. Write the correct word on the line. Listen to your instructor read the correct sentences. Check your work. Practice these tips with your instructor.

1. Smile! Try to keep your face and words ____positive________ during the interview. positively positive 2. Shake hands ______________________, but don't break the interviewer’s wrist! firmly firmness 3. Wait for the interviewer to _____________________________ you to sit down. invite invitation 4. Try to relax, but keep good posture. Sit up _______________________________ and still. Keep your arms relaxed. straightness straight 5. Don't sit with your arms ______________________________. cross crossed 6. Maintain good eye __________________________ with the interviewer. contact contacted 7. Don’t _____________________________ with your hands or play with your hair. fidget** fidgeting 8. Speak ______________________________ and not too fast. clear clearly *make a good impression non-verbally = do things without using words that communicate good personal qualities. (smile, look person in the eye, shake hands, etc.) **fidget= make nervous movements with your hands or body

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Successful Job Interviews: Body Language 1. Read some advice about body language from a text called, “Tips for a Successful Interview”.

When you meet the interviewer, introduce yourself saying, "Hello, my name is ________."

Use your first and last name. Look the person in the eye and speak clearly. Offer a firm, solid handshake, and don’t be afraid to smile! Smiling expresses friendliness and enthusiasm.

Throughout the meeting, make sure you have good posture, which will communicate that you’re interested and excited about the job. Avoid looking around the room or * fidgeting while you’re talking because that can communicate nervousness.

* fidget = move hands or body in way that seems nervous

2. Role-play a complete answer to “Tell me about yourself”. Use the answers you practiced on pages 7, 8 and 10. Use your best body language. Your classmate will be the employer. After the interview, your classmate will use the checklist to give you feedback.

Employer:

Hello. I’m __________________________________.

Applicant:

Hello. I’m __________________________. It’s nice to meet you.

Employer:

Nice to meet you, too. Please, have a seat.

Applicant:

Thank you.

Employer:

OK. Let’s begin. Please tell me about yourself.

Applicant:

____________________________________________ Good

Needs Practice

Hand Shake

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Smile

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Posture

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Eye Contact

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Personal Qualities

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Skills

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Experience

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Successful Job Interviews: Additional Questions Employers usually ask several questions in an interview. Applicants who show preparation, confidence, and a positive attitude have a better chance of getting a job.

1. Read the questions and answers below. Check the better answer.

1. Why do you want to work here?  a. I really need to work. I’ll work anywhere.  b. This position matches my skills and interests. I’d like to work for a successful company like yours. I think I could contribute a lot here.

2. Why did you leave your last job?  a. I didn’t like it, and anyway I came to the U.S.  b. I wanted to find a better opportunity.

3. Why did you leave your last job?  a. Actually, this will be my first paid job, but I’ve volunteered a lot at my child’s school, and I’ve been going to school to improve my English skills.  b. I can’t answer that because I’ve never worked before.

4. Tell me about a difficult situation you had to handle. *  a. When I first came to this country, it was really hard. I was alone and scared. I was depressed for a long time. Somehow I have survived.  b. When I came to this country, the change was difficult. However, I look for the positive side of things. I know I can learn, so I made some goals to meet each challenge step by step.

5. Where do you see yourself in five years?  a. I prefer not to look too far ahead.  b. Five years from now I will have more education, and I’d like to have a more responsible position at work. * handle a situation = take care of a problem

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Successful Job Interviews: Additional Questions (continued) 6. How would your peers* or co-workers describe you?  a. I usually keep to myself**, so I’m not sure what they would say.  b. I think they’d say that I’m hardworking and easy to get along with.

7. What are your weaknesses?  a. I am really nervous because I’ve never worked before.  b. I haven’t had much employment experience, but I’ve managed a lot of responsibilities at home and school. I’m sure I can learn quickly.

8. How are your English skills?  a. Well, not as good as I would like, but I get along all right.  b. I’m sure I can communicate well enough to do this job, and I’m improving every day. Currently I attend an English class and I’ve reached the high intermediate level.

9. Are you available to work nights and weekends?  a. Yes, I am, if I have to.  b. Yes, I am available nights and weekends.

10. Tell me about an accomplishment that you are proud of.  a. I haven’t done anything special.  b. Last year I didn’t have any experience with computers, but at school I tried to learn as much as possible. Now I have some computer skills.

11. Do you have any questions for me?  a. No, thank you.  b. Yes, I do. What are the opportunities for advancement?

2. Work with your classmates to write another positive answer for each question.

*peers = people who are equal in experience, age, or position **I keep to myself. = I do not talk to other students or workers.

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Successful Job Interviews: Answering Questions Talk about the questions and possible answers with your teacher. Write your own answer to each question.

1. Why do you want to work here?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

2. Why did you leave your last job?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

3. Tell me about a difficult situation you had to handle.

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

5. How would your peers or co-workers describe you?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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6. What are your weaknesses?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

7. How are your English skills?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

8. Are you available to work nights and weekends?

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

9. Tell me about an accomplishment that you are proud of.

__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

10. Do you have any questions for me?

__________________________________________________________________

Practice asking and answering the questions with a classmate. Practice the answers you wrote for yourself. Repeat the practice until you don’t need to read your paper.

Why did you leave your last job?

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I’m still employed, but it’s only a part-time position. I’d like to work full time.

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Successful Job Interviews: The Law Do you know that some questions are illegal for employers to ask? It is against the law to discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, marital status, nationality and religion.

Therefore, an experienced interviewer will not ask about these topics. You should not offer information about your family, age, or religious beliefs.

How old are you?

What is your religion?

Do you go to church?

Are you pregnant?

Are you married?

How is your health?

Do you have children?

Are you planning to

How tall are you?

Where were you born?

have children?

When were you born?

Successful Job Interviews: Questions to Ask the Employer Job counselors tell us that the applicant must be prepared to ask questions, too. Your questions will show that you are prepared and interested in the job. Usually an employer will give you a chance to ask questions near the end of the interview. The following questions are appropriate to ask: 

Does this job usually lead to other positions? Which ones?

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What are the opportunities for advancement?

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How would you describe a typical day for this position?

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How are employees evaluated in your company?

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When does this position start?

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What is the next step in the interview process?

Counselors advise against asking about salary, vacations, or benefits. Also, be patient and don’t ask right away if you got the job. Choose two questions to memorize.

Do you have any questions for me?

What are the opportunities for advancement?

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Successful Job Interviews: Assessment Practice #1 Practice the interview with a classmate.

A:

Hello. I’m Mary Brown.

B:

Hello. I’m ___________ ______________________. (shake hands) It’s nice to meet you.

A:

Nice to meet you, too. Please, have a seat.

B:

Thank you.

A:

OK. Let’s begin. Please tell me about yourself.

Use your smartphone to scan the QR code above for video demo of assessment

B: Sure. I ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ A:

All right. Why do you want to work here?

B:

________________________________________________________________

A:

Fine. Please tell me about a difficult situation you had to handle.

B:

________________________________________________________________

A:

I see. What do you think your weaknesses are?

B:

________________________________________________________________

A:

OK. Tell me about an accomplishment that you are proud of.

B:

________________________________________________________________

A:

Great. Are you available to work nights and weekends?

B:

________________________________________________________________

A:

Do you have any questions for me?

B:

Yes, I do. What is the next step in the interview process?

A:

We have a few more candidates to interview this week. Then, we’ll invite two people to come back for a second interview. We’ll notify you of our decision next week. Well, thank you for coming in today. It’s been a pleasure meeting you.

B:

Thank you very much for your time. I enjoyed meeting you, too. (shake hands)

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Successful Job Interviews: Practice #2 First, write answers to the questions and practice. Next, get together in a small group of three students. Follow the directions on the “Evaluation Checklist” page.

Employer: Hello. My name is ________________ _______________. It’s nice to meet you.

Applicant: Hello. I’m________________ ________________. It’s nice to meet you.

Employer: Please have a seat.

Applicant: Thank you.

Employer: Please tell me about yourself. (Say five good things about your personal qualities, skills, experience, education and/or career goals.)

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: Why do you want to work here?

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: Tell me about a difficult situation you had to handle.

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: Where do you see yourself in five years?

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: How would your peers or co-workers describe you?

Applicant_____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: What are your weaknesses?

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: Tell me about an accomplishment you are proud of.

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: How are your English skills?

Applicant:___________________________________________________________________________ Employer: Do you have any questions for me?

Applicant:____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employer: (make an answer): ___________________________________________________________

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Applicant: It was nice to meet you, too. Thank you for your time.

Successful Job Interviews: Evaluation Checklist Get together in a small group of three students. Choose a role: A: The employer

B: The applicant

C: The evaluator

The employer will read the employer’s part from Practice #2.

The applicant will not look at the booklet and will respond to the employer’s question.

To start, stand up for the introduction part of the interview.

The evaluator will watch and listen to two classmates performing an interview role-play. Then, he or she will fill out the checklist below in the applicant’s student book. Change roles and repeat.

Good

Needs Practice

Hand Shake

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Smile

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Posture

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Clear Speech

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Eye Contact

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Personal Qualities

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Skills

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Experience

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Question #1

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Question #2

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Question #3

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Question #4

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Question for the employer

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Closing

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Vocabulary for Job Applications

Match the vocabulary word to the best definition.

Write the letter of the definition next to the vocabulary word.

1.

d

position

a. to complete a course of study or a school program

2. _____ graduate

b. the person/company you work for

3. _____ references

c. at the present time; now

4. _____ availability

d. the title or name of a job (cashier, mechanic, etc.)

5. _____ employer

e. the occupation a person hopes to have in the future; future work plans

6. _____ most recent

f. correct

7. _____ current

g. people an employer can call to learn more about you

8. _____ long-term employment goals

h. the question/information is not applicable to you

9. _____ N/A

i.

the date you can begin to work

10. _____ high school

j.

nearest to the present time

11. _____ certify

k. to guarantee; to promise

12. _____ accurate

l.

secondary school

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Vocabulary for Job Applications (continued) Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

1. Fill out means to _________________________. a. read b. write c. accept 2. A valid driver’s license is ____________________________. a. an old driver’s license b. a current driver’s license for the state you are living in c. a learner’s permit 3. Your current job is ____________________. a. your second job b. the job you have now c. the job you had before 4. Special skills are ______________________. a. sports b. things you can do well c. parents 5. Previous jobs are jobs ______________________. a. you have now b. you had in the past c. you are looking for 6. Your position in the company is your __________________________. a. location b. ambition c. job title 7. Military service is _______________________________. a. volunteer service to help the needy b. a job as a server at a restaurant c. service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines 8. Your reason for leaving your past job means _________________________. a. why you like your job b. why you left your job c. why you want a job 9. References are _____________________________. a. people who told you about this job b. your family members c. people not related to you that an employer can call to learn more about you 10. Your former employer is __________________________. a. your boss from a past job b. a boss on a farm c. the most important supervisor at your present job © Continuing Education, San Diego Community College District, EL Civics Program, 2016 7/1/2015 10:39 AM

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Application for Tomas Perez: Reading Practice Use the information in Tomas’ application to answer the questions that follow.

NAME AND ADDRESS Name

Perez

Tomas

,

S.

Last Present Address

First City

Previous Address

City

Phone No.

E-mail

( 858 ) 455-3489

tperez3@yahoo.com

1024 Appleton Place #10 4606 Garden Ave #33

Middle Initial State

San Diego

State

Los Angeles

Zip Code

CA

92117

Zip Code

94196

CA

In case of emergency, contact:

Mariana Perez Name

PERSONAL INFORMATION Are you 18 or older?

Yes

Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

Yes

Place of Birth

Mexico

Sex X Male ___Female

Phone number

Social Security Number

859-50-1010

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

X

If yes, what state?

CA

Yes ___ No

EMPLOYMENT INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY: Position or type of work you are looking for: Date you can start:

Cook

(858) 455-3489

Preferences: X Full-time

___ Part-time

November 5

X Day ___ Night If so, may we inquire of your present employer?

X Yes ____ No

Are you employed?

X Yes ____ No

EDUCATION Name of School

Location

High School

Instituto Mexico

Tijuana, Mexico

College

N/A Other

San Diego Continuing Education, Centre City

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EMPLOYMENT GOALS AND SKILLS Describe your long-term employment goals:

I want to be a cook.

Skills

Cooking

Languages spoken:

Spanish and English

GENERAL INFORMATION Hobbies, interests:

Fishing, cooking, and volunteering for Meals on Wheels

U.S. Military or Naval Service

Rank

N/A

N/A

PAST EMPLOYMENT (List last two jobs, beginning with your current or most recent job) Date (mo/yr) Company/Employer’s Name and Address Position Reason For Leaving From Pizza House Pizza still employed

1/2012 To

Present From

9/2009 To

12/2011

4341 University San Diego, CA 92105

Delivery Person

Los Angeles Times 202 W. 1st St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

OTHER INFORMATION Do you have any physical limitations?

If yes, explain:

____ Yes

Newspaper Delivery Person

X

moved to San Diego

No

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor since age 18? ___ Yes If yes, explain:

X

No

REFERENCES (Give the names of two persons not related to you who know you well) Name Address & Phone Number Business/Occupation

Ron Jones

Ruby Merced

4606 Cahuengo #27 Los Angeles, CA 94196 (310) 445-6776 1029 Gates St. San Diego, CA 92117 (619) 256-8021

LA Times Distribution Manager

Restaurant Manager

I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct.

Signature

Tomas S. Perez

Date

October 22, 2014

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Application for Tomás Perez: Comprehension Questions 1. Read the statements. Circle True (T) or False (F). Look at the job application that Tomas filled out to find the answers.

1. Tomas has a middle name.

True

False

2. He wants to be a deliveryman.

True

False

3. He didn’t go to college.

True

False

4. Tomas was born in the United States.

True

False

5. Tomas previously lived in Los Angeles.

True

False

6. Tomas worked for Pizza House before he worked for the Los Angeles Times.

True

False

7. Tomas is currently unemployed.

True

False

8. He has a California driver’s license.

True

False

9. He doesn’t have a criminal record.

True

False

10. Tomas is bilingual.

True

False

2. Answer the questions. Find the answers in Tomas’ application.

1. Is Tomas currently employed? ________________________________ 2. What does he like to do during his free time? ___________________________ 3. What position is he applying for? _________________________ 4. When can he start? ______________________ 5. Where did he go to high school? _______________________________ 6. Why did Tomas quit his job with the Los Angeles Times? __________________ __________________________________________________________________ 7. What are his work schedule preferences? __________________________________

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Application for Isabel Lopez Use this form to answer the questions on the next page.

1. Name

Soc. Sec. No. (Last Name First)

2. Address

Telephone

3. How long at that address?

Are you 18 years or older?

4. What kind of work are you applying for?

EDUCATION 5. Last school attended (Name and address) 6. Circle last year completed: Grade 5 6 7 8

High School 9 10 11 12

College 1 2 3 4 5

7. Special Training and Skills EXPERIENCE (List the most recent employer first.)

Name and Address of Company

Date From To

8

9

10

Duties

11

Salary

12

Reason for Leaving

13

14 15 MILITARY SERVICE 16. Branch

Duties

17. Rank at time of discharge BUSINESS REFERENCES Name

Address

Business

18.

19.

20.

21.

22. Do you have any physical limitations that will affect your work?

23. Signature

Date

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Application for Isabel Lopez Where should she put the information?

Work with a partner. Read about Isabel Lopez in the box below. Decide where she should put the information on her application.

Isabel has a part-time job. She’s a seamstress*at Best Tailoring. She has worked at her present job for two years. Before that, she was an assembler, but she was laid off. Now she wants to fill out an application for another job. She needs more money. She wants to be a fulltime seamstress. Isabel has only one problem. She has a bad back. She needs to stand up every two hours at work. At the interview she will say, “Don’t worry. I can still do this job well.”

Isabel is confident about her English. She is in an advanced ESL class at West City Center.

Write the number of the space where she should put the information.

1.

8

Where should Isabel write the name of the company she works for now?

2. ______ Where should Isabel write the name of the company she worked for before as an assembler?

3. ______ Where should Isabel sign her name: Isabel Lopez?

4. ______ Where should Isabel write: 562-08-9354?

5. ______ Where should Isabel write: 1475 Bancroft St., Spring Valley, CA 91977?

6. ______ Where should Isabel write: Lopez, Isabel?

7. ______ Where should Isabel write: Yes, back injury. I need to stand up every two hours. ?

8. ______ Where should Isabel write: N/A (because she wasn’t in the military)?

9. ______ Where should Isabel write: West City Center, 3249 Fordham Street, San Diego, CA 92110?

10. ______ Where should Isabel circle: 8 (because she went to school in Mexico for eight years)?

11. ______ Where should Isabel write: Bob Jones? (He’s her supervisor and can say nice things about her.)

12. ______ Where should Isabel write: present (because she is working at a job right now)?

13. ______ Where should Isabel write: sewing jeans, cleaning machines (because those are her current job duties)?

* Seamstress- a person who sews professionally. A seamstress makes clothes and can also tailor clothes to make them fit better.

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Job Application Practice #1 Fill out an application for Cristina B. Miller. Use a form at the end of your booklet.

Cristina B. Miller 2015 B Street San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233- 9986 cbmiller@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE to obtain a position as an office assistant SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS     

Six years experience in an office environment Dependable, detail-oriented, team player Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite Good oral and written communication skills Bilingual: English and Portuguese

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Secretary, Ibex Corporation Rio de Janiero, Brazil  Word processed correspondence and documentation  Maintained file system, retrieved files on request  Answered phones, provided general information

2/2007 – 5/2012

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Cashier, Lenny’s Restaurant, San Diego, California  Provide friendly customer service  Handle cash and credit transactions accurately  Operate a computerized register

6/2012 - Present

Clerk, Rio Department Store Rio de Janiero, Brazil

6/2006 – 1/2007

EDUCATION Advanced ESL San Diego Continuing Education, Centre City Campus San Diego, California

9/2012 - Present

Dom Feliciano High School Rio de Janiero, Brazil

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Additional Information for Cristina B. Miller Use this additional information about Cristina B. Miller to complete her job application. 

Social Security Number: 695-01-2528



Wants full-time work; prefers day shift



Wants to work as an office assistant



Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil



Legal resident in the U.S.



Date of Birth: January 9, 1986



Wants to start work immediately



May 2012 - Left job at Ibex Corporation in Brazil; moved to the United States to get married.



January 2007 - Left job at Rio Department store to get a better job at Ibex Corporation.



Has a car and a California driver’s license



Never served in the U.S. military



No physical limitations



Never convicted of a felony or misdemeanor

Employer Contact Information:

Personal References:

Lenny’s Restaurant 2018 E. St. San Diego, CA 92101

Melissa Block Manager, Lenny’s Restaurant 2018 E Street San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 298-6574

Ibex Corporation 345 Rua Projetada Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20730

Carl Kenny, ESL Teacher Instructor, San Diego Continuing Education 3210 10th Ave., San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 433-8772

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Job Application Practice #2 Fill out an application for Sen Vang. Use a form at the end of your booklet.

Sen Vang 1234 Tyler Rd., #3C Los Angeles, CA 90021 (310) 345-2468 senv1@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE: to obtain a position as an auto service manager QUALIFICATIONS  

Experienced, detail oriented, hardworking and honest Bilingual: English and Vietnamese

EMPLOYMENT Assistant Manager, Auto Services Central Rent-a-Car, Los Angeles, CA  supervise ten mechanics  order all supplies  handle customer service

06/2010 - Present

Auto Mechanic 05/2008 – 05/2010 Jack’s Auto Shop, Los Angeles, CA  performed routine maintenance and repair services  troubleshot and diagnosed mechanical problems  maintained clean and orderly shop

EDUCATION Computer technology courses City Community College, Los Angeles, CA

2012 - Present

High school graduate Jackson High School, Los Angeles, CA

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Additional Information for Sen Vang Use this additional information about Sen Vang to complete his job application. 

Social Security Number: 621-84-1140



He was born on July 3, 1989.



Sen can start a new job two weeks from now.



It is OK to call his present employer.



He has a valid driver’s license from California.



He would like a full-time position.



He wants another job because he wants more opportunity for advancement. He goes to school in the evening, so he needs daytime hours.



Currently he earns $18.25 an hour. He would like to earn $20.00 an hour to start with a possibility to advance.



Sen has never applied to this company before.



Sen’s friend, Jason Enders, told him about this job opening.



Sen went to elementary school in Saigon, Vietnam.



He has never been in the military.



He has never been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor.



He left Jack’s Auto Shop because he found a better opportunity.

Employer Contact Information:

References:

Central Rent-a-Car 416 Lincoln Ave Los Angeles, CA 90041

Dennis Horn, Instructor of Industrial Education, 3283 Culver Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 (310) 430-9234

Jack’s Auto Shop 214 Los Alamos Drive Los Angeles, CA 90024

Jack Carter, owner of Jack’s Auto Shop 214 Los Alamos Drive Los Angeles, CA 90024 (310) 399-2323

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Find the Mistakes Your application tells a future employer more than your personal and employment history. It shows if you understand English and can follow instructions. It also shows how much you care about doing a job well. An excellent application is your “ticket” to getting an interview!

Read information on this application carefully. Circle eleven mistakes.

APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Name

Chao

Pamela

,

M.

Last Present Address

First City

Middle Initial State

Zip Code

Previous Address

City

State

Zip Code

10 Street

San Diego

th

321 Oak Street

Phone No.

( 619 )

CA

92101 91941

In case of emergency, contact:

606-10-10

Jason Yee

_______________ Phone number

Name

PERSONAL INFORMATION Are you 18 or older?

Yes

Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

Yes

Place of birth

Social Security Number

Sex

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Hong Kong

599-60-1005

___ Male ___Female

X Yes ___ No

If yes, what state?

__CA__

EMPLOYMENT INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY: Position or type of work you are looking for:

Date you can start:

Personal Fitness Trainer

September 1

Are you employed?

X

Yes

______ No

Preferences: X Full-time __ Part-time X Day

__ Night

If so, may we inquire of your present employer?

X

Yes

______ No

OTHER INFORMATION Do you have any physical limitations?

If yes, explain:

____ Yes

____ No

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor since age 18? ___ Yes If yes, explain:

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No

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EDUCATION Name of School High School College

Location

Lingnan Secondary School Hong Kong University

Dates attended

Hong Kong

xxxx-xxxx

College Prep

Hong Kong

9/00-6/04

Physical Education

9/11 - present

ESL

San Diego, CA

Other

Course of Study

EMPLOYMENT GOALS AND SKILLS Describe your long-term employment goals:

I want to be a physical education teacher.

Subjects of special study or special training/skills:

Physical Education, Computer Literacy

Languages spoken:

I speak China and English

GENERAL INFORMATION Hobbies, interests:

volunteering at the local elementary school, dancing, playing the violin

U.S. Military or Naval Service

Rank

None

N/A

PAST EMPLOYMENT (List last two jobs, beginning with your current or most recent job) Date (mo/yr) Company/Employer’s Name and Address Position Reason For Leaving From Macy’s cashier

9/2009 To

9/2012 From

9/2012

To

Present

5500 Grossmont Drive La Mesa, CA 92941

Bob’s Restaurant 3211 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92105

waitress

currently employed

REFERENCES (Give the names of two persons not related to you who know you well.)

Name

Address & Phone Number

Mary Long

1031 12th Avenue La Mesa, CA 91941 (619) 896-9876 1135 B Street San Diego, CA 90211 343-8521

Cynthia Baker

Occupation

Physician

Teacher

I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct.

Signature

Date

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PRACTICE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Fill out the application. Use the information about other people provided for you.

Application for Employment Name _____________________________, Last

_________________ First

Present Address

City

____________________ Middle Initial State

Phone No. ( )

Zip Code

Email Address

PERSONAL INFORMATION Are you 18 or older?

Social Security Number

Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Sex ___ Male ___ Female

__ Yes ___ No

If yes, what state? __________

EMPLOYMENT INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY Position or type of work you are looking for:

Date you can start:

Preferences: __ Full-time ___ Part-time ___ Day

___ Night

EDUCATION Name of School

Location

High School

College or University

Vocational School or Continuing Education Program

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PAST EMPLOYMENT (List last two jobs, beginning with your current or most recent job) Date (month & year)

Company/Employer’s Name and Address

Position

Reason For Leaving

From

To

From

To

OTHER INFORMATION Languages spoken:

U.S Military Or Naval Service _____Yes

Years of Service:

_____No

Do you have any physical limitations?

If yes, explain:

____ Yes

____ No

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor since age 18? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, explain:

REFERENCES (Provide the names of two persons not related to you who know you well.)

Name

Address & Phone Number

Occupation

I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct.

Signature

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PRACTICE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Fill out the application. Use the information about other people provided for you.

Application for Employment Name _____________________________, Last

_________________ First

Present Address

City

____________________ Middle Initial State

Phone No. ( )

Zip Code

Email Address

PERSONAL INFORMATION Are you 18 or older?

Social Security Number

Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Sex ___ Male ___ Female

__ Yes ___ No

If yes, what state? __________

EMPLOYMENT INTEREST AND AVAILABILITY Position or type of work you are looking for:

Date you can start:

Preferences: __ Full-time ___ Part-time ___ Day

___ Night

EDUCATION Name of School

Location

High School

College or University

Vocational School or Continuing Education Program

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PAST EMPLOYMENT (List last two jobs, beginning with your current or most recent job) Date (month & year)

Company/Employer’s Name and Address

Position

Reason For Leaving

From

To

From

To

OTHER INFORMATION Languages spoken:

U.S Military Or Naval Service _____Yes

Years of Service:

_____No

Do you have any physical limitations?

If yes, explain:

____ Yes

____ No

Have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor since age 18? ___ Yes ___ No If yes, explain:

REFERENCES (Provide the names of two persons not related to you who know you well.)

Name

Address & Phone Number

Occupation

I certify that the information provided on this application is true and correct.

Signature

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