Unit 4 Living on Your Own - Passage A：Marcela’s Work Experience

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Unit 4 Living on Your Own Passage A Marcela’s Work Experience

Part 1 preparation for job-hunting s Cover letter: a letter sent to an employer along with a resume to emphasize key points about the applicants qualifications searchmorehttp://w.quintcareers.com

Part 1 preparation for job-hunting ❖ Cover letter: a letter sent to an employer along with a resume to emphasize key points about the applicant’s qualifications. search more: http:// www. quintcareers. com

The sample of cover letter for undergra Your Salley Kooman address Recipients 1 Diamond Street Ted Schep address Los Angeles, CA90012 October 31, 2002 coordinator West Cost Partners 7 Main st. 43 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dear Mr schenkel The position you apply for I am a senior at California University majoring in English, and am extremely interested in position with West Coact n aon graduation Consulting is def Why you are My elective coursework in microeconomIcs interested in this bned my skills in the business arena. a series of conver ous firms-especially West Coast Partners- has confirmea position eg s the right career for me. West Coast partners appeals to me for a number Why you are sted in the life sciences and telecom industries and in those industries. I am also drawn to the smom interested in this )trong reate more immediate opportunities for leadership and a su company Lment I have enclose eview. I very much appreciate your time and consider Suitable ending Mr team in the near future Sincerely, Salley Kooman

The sample of cover letter for undergraduates SalleyKooman 1 Diamond Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 October 31, 2002 Ted Schenkel, Recruiting Coordinator West Coast Partners 7 Main St., 43 Floor Los Angeles, CA 90015 Dear Mr. Schenkel: I am a senior at California University majoring in English, and I am extremely interested in position with West Coast Partners upon graduation. Consulting is definitely the career I want to pursue. My elective coursework in microeconomics has increased my interest and honed my skills in the business arena. A series of conversations with consultants at various firms - especially West Coast Partners - has confirmed that consulting is the right career for me. West Coast Partners appeals to me for a number of reasons. I am extremely interested in the life sciences and telecom industries, and West Coast Partners is particularly strong in those industries. I am also drawn to the small size of the firm, as I feel it would create more immediate opportunities for leadership and a strong community environment. I have enclosed my resume for your review. I very much appreciate your time and consideration, and I hope to hear from your team in the near future. Sincerely, Salley Kooman Your address Recipient’s address The position you apply for Why you are interested in this position Why you are interested in this company Suitable ending

The sample of cv or resume CELINA M. KOCH koch @state. edu 777N. Mills Lane, Upstate, NY 14120 516-555-1974 .s OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in management consulting that will leverage my operations research and economic skil .s EDUCATION State University, Upstate, NY School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in operations research, May 2000 DISTINCTION National Science foundation research grant & COURSES Microeconomics: International economics 令 EXPERIENCE Research Associate- Summer 2002 Staff Technologist-Summer 2001 Summer Intern, Operations Research- Summer 2000 .s SKILLS Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, EXcel, and Word Experienced in research methods and presentation OTHER Proficient in German and russian .s REFERENCES Available upon request

The sample of CV or resume CELINA M. KOCH ckoch@state.edu 777 N. Mills Lane, Upstate, NY 14120 516-555-1974 ❖ OBJECTIVE To obtain a position in management consulting that will leverage my operations research and economic skills. ❖ EDUCATION State University, Upstate, NY School of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering Candidate for Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in operations research, May 2000 ❖ DISTINCTION National Science Foundation Research Grant ❖ COURSES Microeconomics; International Economics… ❖ EXPERIENCE Research Associate - Summer 2002 Staff Technologist - Summer 2001… Summer Intern, Operations Research - Summer 2000 ❖ SKILLS Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word Experienced in research methods and presentation ❖ OTHER Proficient in German and Russian ❖ REFERENCES Available upon request

Some typical interview questions o Can you briefly describe yourself (education experience, etc. ) o Why do you want this job? .s When can you start to work? o What are your career goals? s What are your greatest achievements? .o What are your main strengths and weakness? o What special skills do you have(language computer, etc)? o Can you say something about your personalities? o Do you have any questions about the job?

Some typical interview questions: ❖ Can you briefly describe yourself (education, experience, etc.)? ❖ Why do you want this job? ❖ When can you start to work? ❖ What are your career goals? ❖ What are your greatest achievements? ❖ What are your main strengths and weakness? ❖ What special skills do you have (language, computer， etc.)? ❖ Can you say something about your personalities? ❖ Do you have any questions about the job?

Marcela's Work Experience x o Background of the text 9 BUNAC(Britain University of North America Club)offers a range of working holidays, flexible work and travel programs to Canada, the USA. australia New Zealand. Britain and South Africa and volunteering/teaching placements. These are open to 18 year olds and over in the UK, the USA and Ireland. Programs last from five weeks to two years . o BUNAC USa currently offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Each program offers a unique insight into life in a completely different culture and a chance to spend extended time working and traveling overseas. In addition, BUNAC USA offers volunteer placement programs in South Africa, Peru and Cam bodia

Marcela’s Work Experience ❖ Background of the text ❖ BUNAC (Britain University of North America Club) offers a range of working holidays, flexible work and travel programs to Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Britain and South Africa and volunteering/teaching placements. These are open to 18 year olds and over in the UK, the USA and Ireland. Programs last from five weeks to two years. ❖ BUNAC USA currently offers US students and young people work/travel programs to Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Each program offers a unique insight into life in a completely different culture and a chance to spend extended time working and traveling overseas. In addition, BUNAC USA offers volunteer placement programs in South Africa, Peru and Cambodia

Part 2 Organization of the text s Writing style: narration with the clue of time Her desire or plan for the help of Her experiences living abroad(para 1) BUNAC (para 2) of living in Britain(para 34.5.) the advantages of working in London (para 6.7)

Part 2 Organization of the text ❖ Writing style: narration with the clue of time Her desire or plan for living abroad (para 1) the help of BUNAC (para 2) Her experiences of living in Britain (para 3.4.5.) the advantages of working in London (para 6.7)

Para 1 g What's Marcela s decision early in her college year? ☆ What did she do? s At that early stage of my inquiry I was pretty open where to go and what kind of work to undertake?

❖ Para 1 ❖ What’s Marcela’s decision early in her college year? ❖ What did she do? ❖ At that early stage of my inquiry I was pretty open where to go and what kind of work to undertake?

Para her experiences of working o Why is it turn out that finding a job was just as easy as making a CV? well known, participate, choose from go How did marcela get her first offer? o Where did merrill Lynch office located? two blocks from Buckingham Palace

❖ Para her experiences of working ❖ Why is it turn out that finding a job was just as easy as making a CV? well known, participate, choose from ❖ How did Marcela get her first offer? ❖ Where did Merrill Lynch office located? two blocks from Buckingham Palace

Para 2 What kind program of BUNAC it is? *ra program that seemed to be designed precisely for students with working abroad interests XIt offers work visas for students or recent graduates to work overseas X There are six countries available Why did marcela choose England for work?

❖ Para 2 ❖ What kind program of BUNAC it is? ★a program that seemed to be designed precisely for students with working abroad interests. ★It offers work visas for students or recent graduates to work overseas. ★There are six countries available. ❖ Why did Marcela choose England for work?