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Job Hunting - Unit 1 - Audio 1.5

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Patrick: Good morning. My name is Patrick Roberts. Can | speak to the head of Human Resources? Receptionist: I'm afraid she's quite busy at the moment. Can I help you? Patrick: I was just phoning to inquire whether there were any jobs going. Receptionist: All our vacant positions are advertised on our website and in national newspapers. Vacancies do come up regularly, so | advise you to keep checking. Patrick: Thank you very much for your time. Receptionist: You're welcome and good luck. Eryk: Good morning. I'm Eryk Pawlak. I would like to speak to Janet Robinson. Is she there? Receptionist: She's quite busy at the moment. Can I help you? Eryk: Thank you, but ['d rather talk to Ms Robinson, if that's okay, Receptionist: Okay. Please hold and Ml try and put you through. Eryk: Thank you. Janet: Janet Robinson speaking. How can I help you? Eryk: My name is Eryk Pawlak. I have considerable professional experience in...

Job Hunting - Unit 1 - Audio 1.4

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1 This is easily the best way of finding a job. It's simply the biggest resource available. You can search through thousands of jobs and send your CV and cover letter to employers all over the world in minutes. You can even post your own CV online and help employers and headhunters find you. There are hundreds of networks, groups and special interest forums that you can sign up to, which can offer you advice and tell you about any job opportunities, 2 Nothing beats word of mouth and a personal recommendation, As the old saying goes, It's not what you know, it's who you know. If you want to get ahead and get the job you really want, then you've got to get to know someone who already works in the industry, someone who can recommend you for a job, or let you know of any openings. It might take time and effort, but if you want to be really successful, the best way to do It is by meeting the right people. Tell everyone you know you're looking for a job, tel...

Job Hunting - Unit 1 - Audio 1.3

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Sophie: So, how's the job-hunting going? Silvia: Well, | haven't got very far, to be honest. I'm struggling to work out what my transferable skills are. Sophie: Well, you've done so much, Silvia. I´m sure you've got lots of skills that would be useful in almost any job. Why don't you tell me some things you've done and then we can work out what transferable skills you've got? Silvia: Well, | applied for my MA course while I was working in Africa, and even managed to start doing some research for the course before | came back to England, Sophie: So you're clearly quite good at planning. And what were you doing in Africa? I'm sure that you developed lots of skills while you were there that will help you get a job. Silvia:  I worked for an NGO as part of a large team with people from all over the world. We all lived together and shared a bathroom. The work was quite varied and | was given different tasks to complete each week. ...

Job hunting- Unit 1 - Audio 1.2

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1.2 Jack: So, Federico. What's all this about you moving jobs? Federico: Well, yes, I've just decided to start looking for a new job. | love my current job, and my colleagues are great, but if I'm going to get more experience,  I´ll have to go somewhere else Jack: Sure you can't get that experience where you are? Federico: No. Our company's too small. I need to go somewhere bigger. Jack: Any idea where? Federico: Well, I've got a few companies in mind. Jack: And have you got the skills and experience these companies are looking for? Federico:  Well, I´ve got the qualifications they're looking for. When it comes to skills and experience, | think | can demonstrate that I'm very adaptable. | don't mind working late or at weekends, and I´ll have a go at anything, | pick things up very quickly. Jack: That's true. Federico: I'm also good at coming up with new ideas and suggesting alternative solu...

Job Hunting Unit 1 - Audio 1.1

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1.1 Sophie: Hey  Silvia. How are you? What have you been up to? I haven't seen you for ages. Silvia: I'm fine, Sophie. I'm actually   looking for a job at the moment. Sophie: Yeah? So how's it going? Silvia: Not that great, to be honest. I’ve got a few ideas for possible jobs but I'm not really sure what sort of work | want to do, or what I'd be really good at. Sophie: | see. In my experience you’ve got to work out what you want to do before you start thinking about where you want to work. So, start by thinking about the things you like doing, or what you're interested in. Silvia: Well, I´m interested in   sustainability and I enjoy working with people. Sophie: Exactly. So you'd probably enjoy a job         that      included     both   of   these   things. Then, after  you've    worked  out  your  interests, the next step is to think about the skills yo...