Getting ready to apply for a job

Tonight you are going to practice job related vocabulary and watch some online videos and then discuss what you`ve watched.

PART A: Job Related Vocabulary

Sort the pictures into 3 piles: who, what, and where. What vocabulary words can you think of to help you describe the pictures? Can you think of any other way to organize the pictures?

For Example:

WHO - hairdresser (F), hair stylist (M)
WHAT - cut hair, style hair, colour hair
WHERE - hair salon

For more vocabulary, look at the Vocabulary page (the link is to the right)

PART B: Looking for a Job and the Canadian Job Market

Job Searching for Newcomers

1. Why is looking for a job different for Newcomers?
2. What are some of the unique issues Newcomers have?

PART C: Cover Letters

How to write a cover letter

1. What advice is given in this video?
2. Was this video serious? Why or why not? How could you tell?

PART D: Resume Tips

Watch each of the videos below and take notes on the information given. Share your notes with a partner and compare the information that you heard.

Video 1
Video 2
Video 3

1. What type of resume will you use?
2. What was the most important piece of information you learned about resumes?