Look For Work Not A Job

Technically, not every item is a question; some are statements; but all are intended to prompt you for a response. Better questions are not those that can be answered with a "yes" or "no," but are open-ended questions that invite thoughtful response. Even if you are asked a question that can be answered with a "yes" or "no," (e.g. "Are you comfortable with the amount of travel this job involves?"), you can certainly add a word of explanation to back up your answer (e.g., "Yes. I actually look forward

of them. So let’s take a look through some typical clients and see if you recognise a few of your own in there! Client Breed #1 The Low-Tech Client How to spot one: Looks confused and disoriented when discussing anything high-tech, calls rather than emails, wants everything to be faxed. The Low-tech client needs to go through everything twice to get it, but will then happily take your advice. The Highs: The Low-tech client will rely solely on your sage wisdom for all things technology related

own room. (NOT Sue needs an own room.) I’d like a phone line of my own. (NOT … an own phone line.) 2. Use or rather to correct yourself. She’s German – or rather, Austrian. (NOT She’s German – or better, Austrian.) I’ll see you on Friday – or rather, Saturday. 3. Use the simple present – play(s), rain(s) etc – to talk about habits and repeated actions. I play tennis every Saturday. (NOT I am playing tennis every Saturday.) It usually rains a lot in November. 4. Use will …, not the present

Dream job or career nightmare? A research report by OPP July 2007 Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Introduction Methodology Square pegs in round holes The rise of the career nomad Insight, hindsight and the drivers for change The misguided search for global talent Country snapshots - Belgium - Denmark - France - Netherlands - Republic of Ireland - UK Tips for employees Tips for employers 1 1 2 6 9 14 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 8. 9. career /kuh-reer/ –noun – an occupation or profession

Purpose of a Resume : 
To Win an Interview What’s a Curriculum Vitae ? Resumes are one to two-page summaries of your qualifications and their sole purpose is to impress prospective employers.

Your resume must be better than anything your competitors have to offer if you are going to get an interview. A resume is a concise document that presents, and effectively sells, your most relevant and positive credentials for employment, admission to graduate school, consideration for a scholarship

Unit 1 Person to Person A. Pleased to Meet You! A1 In your country, when business people meet for the first time, what do they usually do? Put ticks or crosses in the blanks to show your answers. √√=usually √=sometimes ××=not usually ×=never _____ They exchange business cards _____ They shake hands. _____ They bow to each other. _____ They talk about a neutral subject (such as the weather) before getting down to business. _____ They get down to business right away

Applying for job (candidature à un emploi) |   | I would like to apply for the post of... Je voudrais poser ma candidature au poste de My diploma in...enable me to obtain the post of Mon diplôme de...m'a permis d'obtenir le poste de...I would welcome the opportunity to work in... Je serais heureux d'avoir l'occasion de travailler à/chez/dansMy ambition is to use my English professionally Mon objectif est d'utiliser mon anglais dans le domaine professionnelTo arrange an interview at your convenience

produits vendus. Un vendeur qui n’est pas à l’aise avec les offres et produits, sera hésitant lors de la vente et n’arrivera donc pas à faire une vente de qualité, voir même il n’arrivera pas à achever sa vente. Auprès du client, il passera pour quelqu’un de peu qualifié et peu crédible, qui n’a pas les compétences pour vendre son produit. Il existe un autre facteur de réussite qui est la maîtrise des méthodes de vente. Cependant, pour être un bon vendeur il y a aussi le travail sur soi. Par exemple

Internship 2. 3. 4. Application Letters (1 - words) Your goal is not to get a job but an interview Always address the person named in the advertisement Look professional to the eye (good quality paper and clear typeface are needed, no abbreviations, use spell check) Tell specifically how you’ve learned about the position Straight to the point (short and simple) and written in simple everyday language (no fancy language) Not too long and Interesting from the very first line Matched to the advertisers’

What is a manager? {draw:frame} As future managers, we have to know the real roles and characteristics of a successful manager who can achieve the objectives set by a strategy without forgetting about the human side of people that he leads. First, everyone is manager : “Housewives control their home’s budgets and the well-being of her family” “Students manage their time to revise all the subjects” *“Governments manage a hole* community by trying to satisfy their vital needs and