专业学位硕士研究生英语教程06.doc

unit 6
Employment
Preview
In life, we may experience difficulties and troubles. Losing a job may be the worst thing that could ever happen to us. But persevere, and never give up. We will prove that we can find ways back to essful careers. So don't be afraid to move on and try your wings. Rally your support system. Persevere! Firing doesn't mean your life is over. It might turn out to be the best thing that ever happens to you.
Part I. Text Reading
Warm-up
I. Looking for a career advisor.
Step one
Are you recently unemployed? Considering a new career? Or a new grad entering the petition, and looking for your first job? Or are you an experienced professional, seeking a part-time job? No matter where you are in the cycle of work, career advisors can provide valuable guidance and resources to help you make productive and appropriate career decisions.
Direction: Work in pairs or groups to guess what a career advisor can help you? You can choose the words and expressions in the following ellipse:
career development/ job market/ career coach/ career assessment/ career exploration/ job searching/ resume writing/ interviewing/ salary negotiating/ salary information/ career resources/ personal criteria/ qualification/ polishing one's skill/ industry trend/ establishing goals/ productive/ efficient/ targeted/ constructive/ on-line/ professional/ valuable/ appropriate
Step Two
Try to be a career advisor, and help others to seek a job in today's challenging job market. You are supposed to give advice on the following aspects:
·Career assessment and career exploration
·Career transition information
·Job finding techniques
·Personal marketing plans
II. Attitude toward a job.
mon reason given to dismiss people is that they "don't have the right attitude." What does this mean? What would be looked at by the boss in determining a person's attitude? What attitudes do you have which could have an effect on the type of job you should do?
CIRCLE those words that appl