Duncan : Today we're going to (1)_______ at ways to improve your strategies (2)_______ finding a job. You may be in (3)_______ education, or unemployed, or you may (4)_______ a job already but are looking for (5)_______ one. Whatever your situation, these five (6)_______ will help.
Step one. You (7)_______ understand the market you want to (8)_______ in. You should find out what (9)_______ want.
How can you find the (10)_______ job for you? First, you need (11)_______ decide what you want. So Step (12)_______ is: you must understand yourself. That (13)_______ you have to know what you (14)_______, and know what you have to (15)_______. So you should make a list (16)_______ your skills and interests. You can (17)_______ use this information to identify possible (18)_______ and employers. Remember, employers want to (19)_______ evidence of skills. And don't forget to (20)_______ your hobbies and interests.
Step three. You (21)_______ actively search for a job. Universities (22)_______ colleges have careers fairs where you (23)_______ meet company representatives and learn about (24)_______ possibilities. You should look at national (25)_______ local newspapers and specialist journals. You (26)_______ search online, too, and go to (27)_______ agencies.
Don't forget, networking can be extremely (28)_______, too. Not all jobs are advertised! (29)_______ whatever you do, you must prepare (30)_______ clear, well-written CV. A good CV (31)_______ a passport to employment.
Step four (32)_______: you must make yourself more employable. (33)_______ means, you need to acquire more (34)_______ to improve your CV. You should (35)_______ your IT skills, learn a foreign (36)_______, get a driving licence. And remember, (37)_______ jobs are a good way to (38)_______ experience.
Step five. Unfortunately, not all (39)_______ applications are successful. So my last (40)_______ of advice is you must stay (41)_______! Don't give up! You should keep (42)_______ improving your skills, your knowledge of (43)_______ market, your CV, and your interview (44)_______. And then you will succeed.
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Duncan : Today we're going to look at ways to improve your strategies for finding a job. You may be in higher education, or unemployed, or you may have a job already but are looking for another one. Whatever your situation, these five steps will help.
Step one. You must understand the market you want to work in. You should find out what employers want.
How can you find the right job for you? First, you need to decide what you want. So Step two is: you must understand yourself. That means you have to know what you want, and know what you have to offer. So you should make a list of your skills and interests. You can then use this information to identify possible jobs and employers. Remember, employers want to have evidence of skills. And don't forget to include your hobbies and interests.
Step three. You must actively search for a job. Universities and colleges have careers fairs where you can meet company representatives and learn about career possibilities. You should look at national and local newspapers and specialist journals. You should search online, too, and go to employment agencies.
Don't forget, networking can be extremely effective, too. Not all jobs are advertised! But whatever you do, you must prepare a clear, well-written CV. A good CV is a passport to employment.
Step four is: you must make yourself more employable. That means, you need to acquire more skills to improve your CV. You should improve your IT skills, learn a foreign language, get a driving licence. And remember, temporary jobs are a good way to gain experience.
Step five. Unfortunately, not all job applications are successful. So my last piece of advice is you must stay positive! Don't give up! You should keep on improving your skills, your knowledge of the market, your CV, and your interview techniques. And then you will succeed.
Type: Verb phrase
Meaning: To know what the job market or industry requires or expects. Vietnamese meaning: Hiểu rõ thị trường.Example: "You need to understand the market before applying for jobs."
Synonyms: Analyze the industry, research the market.
EVIDENCE OF SKILLS /ˈɛvɪdəns əv skɪlz/Type: Noun phrase
Meaning: Proof that you have certain abilities or expertise. Vietnamese meaning: Bằng chứng về kỹ năng.Example: "Employers often ask for evidence of skills in interviews."
Synonyms: Proof of abilities, demonstration of skills.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES /kəˈrɪr ˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪtiz/Type: Noun phrase
Meaning: Different job opportunities or paths in a chosen field. Vietnamese meaning: Các cơ hội nghề nghiệp.Example: "Career fairs help you explore career possibilities."
Synonyms: Job opportunities, employment options.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˈeɪdʒənˌsiz/Type: Noun phrase
Meaning: Companies that help people find jobs. Vietnamese meaning: Cơ quan tuyển dụng.Example: "You should contact employment agencies for more options."
Synonyms: Recruitment agencies, job placement services.
NETWORKING /ˈnɛtˌwɜrkɪŋ/Type: Noun
Meaning: Building relationships to discover job opportunities. Vietnamese meaning: Xây dựng mạng lưới quan hệ.Example: "Networking is crucial for finding unadvertised jobs."
Synonyms: Building connections, relationship-building.
WELL-WRITTEN CV /wɛl-ˈrɪtən ˌsiːˈviː/Type: Adjective + Noun
Meaning: A resume written clearly and professionally. Vietnamese meaning: CV được viết tốt.Example: "A well-written CV can make a strong impression."
Synonyms: Professional resume, polished CV.
MAKE YOURSELF MORE EMPLOYABLE /meɪk jɔrˈsɛlf mɔːr ɪmˈplɔɪəbl/Type: Verb phrase
Meaning: Improve your skills to increase your chances of being hired. Vietnamese meaning: Làm bản thân dễ được tuyển dụng hơn.Example: "Learning a new language can make you more employable."
Synonyms: Enhance employability, boost job prospects.
TEMPORARY JOBS /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri ʤɒbz/Type: Noun phrase
Meaning: Jobs that are not permanent. Vietnamese meaning: Công việc tạm thời.Example: "Temporary jobs are a good way to gain experience."
Synonyms: Short-term work, freelance roles.
STAY POSITIVE /steɪ ˈpɒzɪtɪv/Type: Verb phrase
Meaning: To maintain a hopeful and optimistic attitude. Vietnamese meaning: Giữ thái độ tích cực.Example: "It’s important to stay positive during job hunting."
Synonyms: Be optimistic, remain hopeful.
/ɪmˈpruːv jɔːr ˈɪntərˌvjuː tɛkˈniːks/Type: Verb phrase
Meaning: To enhance your skills in performing well in job interviews. Vietnamese meaning: Cải thiện kỹ năng phỏng vấn.Example: "Practice can help you improve your interview techniques."
Synonyms: Refine interview skills, enhance interview abilities.
