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JOBS
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WRITING
8
Work with a partner. Write a short job advertisement
using some of the collocations in Exercise 5. Include the
job title, salary and details of the positions.
SPEAKING
9
a
What is most important to you in a job? Choose
the five most important things for you from the list.
Then discuss your ideas with a partner.
• long holidays
• regular bonus
• friendly colleagues
• good pension
• short travelling time
• flexible hours
• competitive salary
• foreign travel
• opportunity for promotion
• prestigious company
• pleasant working environment
• other benefits (e.g. company car, mobile phone)
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b
What would your dream job be?
5
Match the words with the correct preposition from
the box. Check your answers in the adverts.
on
to
for
of
in
by
1
looking
7
motivated
2
experience
8
report
3
depend
9
prospects
4
responsible
10
fluency
5
expected
11
ability
6
knowledge
12
suitable
6
Which job in the adverts would you apply for? Why?
7
Ranking and justifying choices
Look back at the four
jobs in the adverts and rank them from 1–4 (highest to
lowest) under the following categories.
a
level of interest
c
pay/benefits
b
status
d
suitability for a woman (or a man)
Explain your ideas to a partner. Give your reasons.
Cantro Tours is an international travel
organisation providing travel packages to a
wide range of clients.
Energetic, self-confident young people with
fluency in English and one other language
are needed to work with groups of travellers
to a variety of UK and overseas destinations.
You will act as an expert on the area you take
groups to, so a knowledge of the local culture
and language is required. The ability to work
alone and under pressure is essential. Previous
experience is not necessary as full training
is given. The posts are suitable for recent
graduates or students on summer vacation.
Industry competitive salary and travel benefits.
For more info go to
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Competitive Salary
+ Car + Pension Scheme
Jakarta, the country’s leading sports shoe
manufacturer, is looking for an ambitious
marketing executive to join our busy marketing
department.You will have experience of
designing and coordinating large advertising
campaigns. Candidates should be prepared to
spend time at our overseas branches in Rome and
Berlin. Fluency in a European language would
be an advantage. This is a very exciting
opportunity for the right candidate.
Salary will depend on experience.
Broadshore PLC
Excellent Benefits + Annual Bonus
Broadshore PLC
is one of the largest suppliers
of office equipment in the country. The
successful candidate will be a dynamic person
with excellent organisational skills. You will be
responsible for leading and motivating a sales
team. You are expected to develop new market
opportunities as part of Broadshore continuing
programme of expansion. A knowledge of the
office equipment market is desirable, but not
essential. This is a challenging opportunity with
one of the country’s most respected employers.
SALES MANAGER
Tour managers/guides (London and worldwide)
Cantro Tours
Excellent salary and benefits
Go to belset.co.uk for full details and application procedure
Receptionist
The prestigious Belset hotel group is seeking
a lively and enthusiastic person to join its City
branch. The ideal candidate is someone motivated by
working in a small team in a high pressure environment.
You will report to the head of reception services. The
post will include shift work (including some nights and
weekends). Experience of reception work preferred.
There are excellent prospects for rapid career progress
in the company. This is a very satisfying and rewarding
job for the right person.
Belset
