Jobs and occupations

Choose the correct word. A debt collector is not a very _____ job.

Choose the correct word. I'm sure that working as a gardener is a pleasant way to _____ a living.

Choose the correct word. Jim works at the camp as a camp counsellor and gets a _____ room and board.

Choose the correct word. They _____ Dan the job once they saw his CV.

Choose the correct word. Janet doesn’t _____ much money being a teacher.

Match the names of the jobs with the most suitable group.

Choose the correct word. Security guards often work _____ at night guarding buildings.

Choose the correct word. Taxi drivers have to know a city _____ so that they can find people's destinations easily.

Choose the correct forms of the verbs. A: John is really looking forward to _____ a promotion. B: I know! He can’t _____ talking about it.

Choose the correct forms of the verbs. My parents expect me _____ a well-paid job. They need my help and support. That's why I am going _____ for it during the summer.

Choose the correct forms of the verbs. A: Andy can’t stand _____ in the office. He considers his job boring and monotonous. B: Then, he should _____ for another one.

Choose the correct word. A secretary must check letters and emails _____ for mistakes before sending them.

Read the text and match the beginnings of the sentences with their correct endings. Job interviews After graduating from the university, young people start looking for a job. Most of the jobs, they apply for, require an interview with the future employer. A personal interview is a company’s chance to get to know you, and it’s your chance to get to know more about the company. Potential employers use interviews to evaluate a candidate and to see how well he or she fits the organisation. An interview is a good opportunity to convince the company that you are the right person for a specific position. Your technical skills, knowledge base, communicative style and skills will be checked during an interview. Remember that most companies are generally looking for people with a focused career goal. You do not need to know what you want to do with the rest of your life, but you do need to make a decision on what you want in two or three years. It is also important to make the right impression. Most interviews require formal clothes. Just learn more about the position you would like to have. It will give you a hint on which clothes are suitable for the interview and which are inappropriate.

Read the dialogue and decide if the statements are True or False. Looking for a part-time job Simon: Good morning. I'm Simon Jones. Mr. Andrews: Nice to meet you, Simon. Please, have a seat. Simon: Thank you. Mr. Andrews: So, Simon, tell me a little about yourself. Simon: Well, I'm 18 years old, I'm a student, and I'm looking for a part-time job to help pay for university. Mr. Andrews: I see. Why do you think you'll be a good shop assistant? Simon: Well, I think I'm hard-working and honest. People also say I'm friendly and helpful. Mr. Andrews: Do you have any experience in this type of work? Simon: Yes. I worked in a surf shop last summer. Here's a letter of recommendation. Mr. Andrews: Oh, that's great! If we offer you the job, when can you start? Simon: I can start immediately. Mr. Andrews: OK, Simon, I think that's all I need to know. I'll be in touch. Simon: Thank you very much for your time.