Lektion 14: English for Job seeking

Lernziele

In dieser Lektion erlernen Sie die wichtigsten Vokabeln, Phrasen etc., um bei der Arbeitssuche professionell Ihre Bewerbung zu formulieren und konkret Ihr Können, Ihre Interessen und Erfahrungen in einem Jobprofil festzulegen. Übungsbeispiele dazu unterstützen Sie bei der Festigung der Lerninhalte.

Der Grammatikschwerpunkt in dieser Lektion ist:

Konjunktiv II

Vokabeln

	die Fähigkeiten
	das Inserat
	der Bewerber, die Bewerberin
	die Bewerbung
	die Einstellung, die Haltung zu etwas
	der Werdegang
	der Anwärter, die Bewerberin
	der beruflicher Werdegang
	der Vertrag
	der Briefumschlag
	Kurzbegriff für einen Lebenslauf
	die Ausbildung
	der Arbeitnehmer, die Arbeitnehmerin
	der Arbeitgeber, die Arbeitgeberin
	die Beschäftigung, das Arbeitsverhältnis
	die Erfahrung, die Praxis
	Vollzeit, ganztags
	brutto
	das Einstellungsgespräch
	die Arbeit
	netto
	die Überstunden
	Teilzeit, halbtags
	die Pensionsbeihilfe
	das Profil, der Steckbrief einer Person
	die Qualifikationen
	der Sachbearbeiter, die Sachbearbeiterin
	die Empfehlung
	das Gehalt
	selbstständig
	die Qualfikationen, die Kenntnisse
	die Sozialversicherung
	das Personal
	die Aufgaben
	die Steuer
	aufnehmen, einstellen
	jemanden aufnehmen
	beantragen, ansuchen
	überzeugen
	entscheiden
	passend, geeignet
	hängenbleiben
	vorwärts kommen
	liegen
	anpassen
	anbieten
	ablehnen
	verschieben
	der Auszubildende, die Auszubildende
	arbeitslos

Vokabelübungen

Übung 1: Überprüfen Sie Ihr Wissen.

Ergänzen Sie die richtige Übersetzung für jede der folgenden Vorgaben.

hängenbleiben [?]
die Fähigkeiten [?]
der Werdegang [?]
die Empfehlung [?]
ablehnen [?]
der Auszubildende, die Auszubildende [?]
die Steuer [?]
die Einstellung, die Haltung zu etwas [?]
die Aufgaben [?]
die Erfahrung, die Praxis [?]
liegen [?]
passend, geeignet [?]
die Ausbildung [?]
die Beschäftigung, das Arbeitsverhältnis [?]
jemanden aufnehmen [?]
das Personal [?]
brutto [?]
der Anwärter, die Bewerberin [?]
die Überstunden [?]
der Arbeitgeber, die Arbeitgeberin [?]
die Bewerbung [?]
entscheiden [?]
anpassen [?]
das Einstellungsgespräch [?]
netto [?]
anbieten [?]
das Profil, der Steckbrief einer Person [?]
der Sachbearbeiter, die Sachbearbeiterin [?]
vorwärts kommen [?]
aufnehmen, einstellen [?]
arbeitslos [?]
die Qualifikationen [?]
die Sozialversicherung [?]
der Arbeitnehmer, die Arbeitnehmerin [?]
die Arbeit [?]
die Pensionsbeihilfe [?]
das Inserat [?]
Kurzbegriff für einen Lebenslauf [?]
das Gehalt [?]
Vollzeit, ganztags [?]
verschieben [?]
der Briefumschlag [?]
der beruflicher Werdegang [?]
der Bewerber, die Bewerberin [?]
der Vertrag [?]
die Qualfikationen, die Kenntnisse [?]
Teilzeit, halbtags [?]
selbstständig [?]
beantragen, ansuchen [?]
überzeugen [?]

Hörverständnis

Übung 1: Auswahlfragebogen

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

Tommy	Hi Freddy, How did you get on at the interview?
Freddy	Oh, great. But I decided I wasn't interested in the job.
Tommy	Really? Why ever not? I thought it was the kind of job you always wanted.
Freddy	Yes, well, it was OK in some ways, the salary and pension scheme were good but I would have had to start work at eight. Then they wanted me to travel so I would have been away from home a lot. As there was only an hour for lunch I wouldn't have been able to eat at home. They would have expected me to put in extra hours too, but it wouldn't have been considered overtime. And they expected me to relocate.
Tommy	What did they say when you refused the job offer?
Freddy	Oh, nothing. They didn't actually offer me the job. I wouldn't have taken it even if they had offered it to me.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

How did Freddy get on at the interview?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Did Freddy like the job?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
How long would he have had for lunch?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Would he have travelled?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Did the company offer him the job?
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Übung 2: Auswahlfragebogen

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

Frank	Hi, Peter. I haven't seen you for months! You look pleased with yourself!

Peter	Yes. I'm off to Egypt next week. To the Mediterranean coast.

Frank	Egypt? For a holiday? Lucky so-and-so!

Peter	No, I'm going to be working there for about six months. A big liquid gas project.

Frank	What? With the same company you were with the last time I saw you? I thought you were fed up with them.

Peter	I was. I was just a trainee there, my salary wasn't very good, and I would have left anyway. But I saw an ad looking for an engineer, applied for the job, and got it!

Frank	That sounds easy. Didn't you have to go for an interview and all that?

Peter	Of course I did. Three in fact. It's a big multinational and the selection was pretty tough. There were over fifty applicants.

Frank	Great! How much will you be earning?

Peter	Well, after tax and social security, and with the perks for living abroad, my net salary will be double what it was. And I get a chauffeur-driven car too.

Frank	Good Lord! Do they need anybody else?

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

Where is Peter going next week?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Where did he see the advertisement?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Which is correct?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
How many interviews did he have?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
How much will he earn in his new job?
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Übung 3: Auswahlfragebogen

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Aufnahme:

Transkription:

A good curriculum vitae is your first step to a job interview, but remember - a CV is not a job application. The aim of a CV is to present you in the best possible light. Your CV is probably the first impression a possible employer has of you, so it must be effective.

Here are some things to remember when you write your CV:

Use good quality white paper. Never print on both sides.
Use positive language when you speak about past work experience and skills.
Find out as much as possible about the job and company and make sure your skills, interests and experience match the job profile.
Put your education and career in reverse order, placing the most recent first.
Give an explanation for any gaps in your career.
Describe your responsibilities and tasks in previous jobs. Be careful not to lie or exaggerate. You may get caught out in the interview.
Give names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of at least two referees. Don't forget to tell them you are using them for a reference.
Send a cover letter, less than one page long and don't simply repeat your CV.

Diese Übung kann auch nur mit Sprachausgabe gemacht werden

What is a CV?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
What sort of paper would you use for your CV?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Why is it a good idea to find out as much as possible about the job?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Why is it important to explain any gaps in your career?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
What is a reference for?
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Übung 4: Auswahlfragebogen

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Aufnahme:

Transkription:

If you have a disability, you must, like anybody else, prepare properly before an interview. Find out everything you can about the company. Re-read your application and try to anticipate the questions they will ask. Prepare some questions to ask them. Be positive about yourself and your abilities. You will need to convince the interviewer that you have the qualifications and motivation to do the job well, and that you will fit in with the company's organisational structure and the rest of the staff. Present yourself as a person with skills who happens to have a disability. Make your interviewer feel at ease about your disability. Remember, you want them to see that your disability can be accommodated. Explain how you can accomplish all the tasks related to the job, and explain, if necessary,. which cost-effective assistive technology you may need. You should dress smartly and leave home in plenty of time on the day of the interview. Be courteous to all the company employees. During the interview always look attentive. Never lie to anyone in an interview. Your body language, tone of voice or the words you use will probably give you away.

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What must you do to prepare for an interview?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
How should you prepare for the interview?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
What must you convince the interviewer of?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
How should you present yourself?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Why should you leave home in plenty of time?
a.
b.
c.

[?]

Generelles Verständnis

Übung 1: Richtig/Falsch Aussagen

Für jede der folgenden Behauptungen wählen Sie zwischen Richtig oder Falsch.

Übung 2: Satzergänzung

Sprachübung. Vervollständigen Sie die gehörten Sätze, wie im vorangegangenen Beispiel.

Grammatikübungen

Übung 1: Transformation

In this exercise, use `HAD' first and then `WOULD HAVE'.

Übung 2: Transformation

In this exercise, use "WOULD HAVE" first and then "HAD".

Übung 3: Transformation

In this exercise, use "HADN'T" first and then "WOULD HAVE".

Übung 4: Transformation

In this exercise, use "WOULD HAVE" first and then "HADN'T".

Übung 5: Transformation

Use "HADN'T" first and then "WOULDN'T HAVE".

Übung 6: Transformation

In this exercise, use "WOULDN'T HAVE" first and then "HADN'T".

Übung 7: Auswahlmöglichkeiten

Wählen Sie die richtige Antwort.

Festigung

Übung 1: Richtig/Falsch Aussagen

Für jede der folgenden Behauptungen wählen Sie zwischen Richtig oder Falsch.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

Job hunting is a full time job. Preferably 35 - 40 hours a week. Chances of getting a job are better with smaller companies than with large ones. Identify your skills in great detail, and in order of importance. Find out all you can about the organisation and show interest. Sell your skills, not your 'old' occupation or qualifications. Determine why you will be better at the job than other candidates. Discover alternative jobs where you can use the same skill. Don't limit yourself to one type of organisation for job openings. Don't just apply to your first choice.

Get as many other people as possible to help you look for a job. Be clean, well-dressed and alert. Show a potential employer you have the right attitude and skill. Don't be afraid of rejection. Be persistent. Never give up.

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Job hunting is a part time job.

[?]
It is easier to get a job in a smaller company than a big one.

[?]
It isn't important to know as much as possible about the company.

[?]
Your 'old' occupation is more important than your skills.

[?]
When seeking a job concentrate on one type of organisation.

[?]
It is not a good idea only to apply to your first choice.

[?]
Don't worry about not getting the job.

[?]
Be clean and smart.

[?]
Friends and family should not help you look for a job.

[?]
If at first you don't succeed, give up.

[?]

Übung 2: Diktat

Hören Sie sich die komplette Aufnahme an. Dann klicken Sie in das Textfeld, drücken Sie die > Taste, um einen Abschnitt anzuhören. Schreiben Sie das Gehörte in das Textfeld, und so weiter.

Übung 3: Lückentext

Hören Sie der Aufnahme aufmerksam zu. Dann ergänzen Sie den Lückentext mit den fehlenden Wörtern. Verwenden Sie dabei die selben Wörter wie in der Aufnahme.

Aufnahme:

Transkription:

Job hunting is a [?] job. Preferably 35 - 40 hours [?] week. Chances of [?] a job are better with smaller companies [?] with large ones. Identify your [?] in great detail, and in order of importance. Find out [?] you can about the organisation and show interest. Sell your skills, [?] your 'old' occupation or qualifications. Determine [?] you will be better at the job than other candidates. Discover alternative jobs [?] you can use the same skill.

Übung 4: Lückentext mit Einfüllübung

In den folgenden Sätzen sollen Sie den Lückentext ergänzen. Wählen Sie dazu die richtige Option aus.

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How did you get ____ at the interview?
a.
b.
c.

[?]
It was OK in ____ ways.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
I would have been away from home ____ .
a.
b.
c.

[?]
They would have ____ me to put in extra hours.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
A good curriculum vitae is your first ____ to a job interview.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Your CV must be ____ .
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Be positive when you speak about ____ work experience and skills.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
____ your skills to the job profile.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You may ____ caught out in the interview.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You have the motivation ____ the job well.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You must feel ____ during the interview.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You should dress ____ .
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Your body language will probably give you ____ .
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Identify your skills in order of ____
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Look into all job ____ of interest.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Never ____.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
It is not a good idea only to ____ your first choice.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
Use all possible methods to ____ appropriate jobs.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
You can always ____ a job offer if a better one develops.
a.
b.
c.

[?]
There is no need to look ____ a movie star.
a.
b.
c.

[?]

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