Inglês da Professora Denise Mardegan

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...

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. ...

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...