Introduction video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKMXX-pNdUM

Basic vocabulary (read and practise)

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/wordmatch/7/job-applications-quiz1.html

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/englishforwork/jobvocab/job-interview-positive-personality-adjectives.html

Resume Vocabulary

Here are twenty words and terms often used in CVs and resumes. = is a document used by a person to present their backgrounds and skills.

1 background n. the whole of one's education, training and experience2 bi-lingual adj. able to use two languages with equal ease - see FLUENT3 career n. the course of one's (professional) life4 challenge n. a difficult or demanding task that needs special effort - challenging adj.5 cover letter n. a letter that is sent with one's CV; letter of application6 date of birth n. the day on which one was born, usually as day/month/year [eg: 05/11/76]7 education n. training and instruction at school, university etc - to educate v.8 experience n. jobs held, including dates, posts etc; work history - professional experience n.9 fluent adj. able to speak and write a foreign language easily - see BI-LINGUAL10 graphology n. study of handwriting as a guide to the character of the writer - graphologist n.11 interest n. an activity outside work in which one is interested or concerned; hobby12 job objective n. the kind of work or challenge that one is looking for13 miscellaneous adj. various; mixed [eg: nationality, languages spoken, marital status]14 nationality n. the status of belonging to a particular country [eg: Japanese nationality]15 native language n. the language one first learned to speak; mother tongue16 qualifications n. the education and experience that make one suitable for a particular job17 reference n. a written statement by another person about one's character and ability18 skill n. an ability, expertness or aptitude in a particular activity [eg: language skill]19 training n. the process of learning a particular SKILL [eg: sales training]20 work history n. jobs held, inc. dates, posts etc; EXPERIENCE

Writing a CV

Write 2 cv’s. (1 digital, 1 in Word)

1.Via the template below. (next page)

2.Digital: https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/editors/en/cv/compose

Let the person next to you read both for any mistakes etc.

Telephone number: +31 6 22 33 44 55 ( de nul valt dan weg, zorg ook voor spaties).

Job possibilities: http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/job/Recreation-Assistant-ACS-

International-Schools-Cobham-United-Kingdom/596245 https://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/leisure/

Name

Address01234 900621 • +31 6 00 00 00 • name@mail.com

Driving Licence • Own Car

Personal statement

A highly motivated and hardworking individual, who has recently completed their A-Levels, and received excellent grades in both Maths and Science. Seeking an apprenticeship in the engineering industry to build upon a keen scientific interest and start a career as a maintenance engineer.

Mechanically minded, with a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop personal skills in a practical setting. Eventual career goal is to become a fully-qualified and experienced maintenance or electrical engineer, with the longer-term aspiration of moving into project management.

Key Skills

Advanced problem solving and numeracy skills Accomplished communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through

numerous essays and presentations given during my time at college Ability to take the initiative and work well under pressure, ensuring strict deadlines are

met, as successfully demonstrated during work experience placement project Flexibility, whilst maintaining enthusiasm and commitment to each project Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Education

College/School Name(2010 – 2012)

School Name(2004 - 2010)

10 GCSEs, grade A-C, including Maths (A) and Double Science (AA)

Work Experience

Part-time Sales Assistant, Shop Name, Location(April 2011 – Present)

Key results: Achieved four out of five revenue targets Personally billed over £10,000 since starting position. Demonstrated resilience and ability to upsell products, consistently meeting KPIs set for

adding more value to sales. Significantly improved negotiation skills, regularly converting customers from point of

enquiry to sale.

Pharmaceutical Company (unpaid work experience) (Summer 2009)

Duties included: Shadowed a key member of laboratory staff, observing their day-to-day work Spent a morning working within customer service centre, listening to client complaints

and understanding company best practice when responding Assisted in project on risk management and contingency planning in case of failure at

distribution centre Learned about company project management lifecycle methodology Gained knowledge of key health and safety standards used within the industry

Hobbies & Interests

Over the last two summers I have helped a family friend restore a classic sports car. This has triggered a passionate interest in mechanics and automotive restoration and, now that the project is finished, I have continued to build my knowledge by attending various classic car events.

During this time, I also decided to set up a blog around the project. Initially starting as a way to ask other collectors for advice whilst tracking progress, I began to enjoy writing about the subject and have now started writing occasional freelance articles for an online automotive magazine.

References

References are available on request.

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Letter-of-Application-for-a-Job (voorbeelden van brieven)

Answering a Job Advertisement

https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/centerparcs/vms/e/careers/positions/cFfLJ4J6beOQZC-NLcyonl (copy and paste)

Answering a Job “Leisure Activities Team Member” Advertisement Worksheet 1

1. Read the advert and underline the KEY WORDS and phrases about what is involved in the job and the kind of person they are looking for.

Leisure Activities Team Member

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.

Join the UK’s number one short break destination. We are proud to have more than 7,000 team members across five Center Parcs Villages and Head Office, working to create memorable experiences for families in beautiful forest locations.

ABOUT US

The Leisure Division provides a perfect opportunity for family bonding and spending quality time together. The standard of facilities is high, there is a huge variety of activities available and our focus is on delivering a quality experience that participants will enjoy and remember. There are activities to provide adrenaline-fuelled thrills and wild adventure to slower-paced creative activities and relaxing spa treatments. With indoor and outdoor activities and opportunities for all ages, there's something to suit everyone 365 days a year.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Annual profit share/management bonus Staff Reward Scheme Free use of leisure facilities Discounted Center Parcs breaks 20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic individuals to run a range of Center Parcs family activities, there are approximately 150 activities for our guests to choose from.

Successful candidates will:-

Ensure the smooth running of activities, including set up and delivery and creating memories that last a lifetime

Have a naturally outgoing personality and work as part of a team to deliver interesting, entertaining and challenging activities whilst providing a high standard of guest care and childcare within a safe environment

Ensure that our activities are as immersive as possible, certain sessions will involve wearing a costume! The age ranges of the guests you will be delivering our activities to range from 12months to Adults.

Due to the sensitive nature of this role the successful applicant will be required to apply for disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service(bewijs van goed gedrag). This disclosure, together with other selection information, will need to be satisfactory to the Company for employment to commence (begin).

HOURS OF WORK

We have the following full and part time contracts available:

Full time: 150 hours per 4 week period

You will be required to be fully flexible to work a variety of shifts 7 days a week between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm

Part-time: 30 hours per 4 week period.

You will be required to work weekend shifts between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with both adults and children Excellent customer care skills

Desirable requirements:

Previous experience working in a guest facing environment Activity leadership Certificate or equivalent The ability to teach method and practices Previous work with Children Previous Character work Previous acting experience

Closing date: 22 December 2017 at midday ; write to Celine Johnson

Location: Whinfell Forest Village – CumbriaWhinfell Forest, Penrith CA10 2DW, UKcenterparcs.co.uk+44 344 826 7723

[Month/Day/Year]

[Name of Company Applying To]Attn: [Full Name of Hiring Manager][Street Address][City/State/Zip]

[Your Full Name][Street Address]

[City/State/Zip]Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email Address]

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. [Last Name of Hiring Manager] (or) To whom it may concern,

I am writing to you to express my interest in the [Title of Position Applying For] position currently available at [Company Name]. I believe that I am an excellent fit for this position, [state your reason for being a good fit for the position.]

In the job description for the position that Acme Investments posted, there were some requirements that stood out to me.

● [List job requirements that you can relate to your background experience.]

[Add a paragraph or two to briefly describe your background and how it relates to the job requirements for the position to which you are applying.]

I believe that after you have reviewed my application and resume you will see that I possess an excellent skill set which matches your requirements perfectly. If you have any further questions or require additional documentation, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,[Your Signature][Your Full Name]

Worksheet 2: Telephone Conversation1. An applicant phones Celine Johnson to arrange an interview. Put the

following dialogue in order.2. Now practise the telephone conversation in pairs (sitting back to back)

a) Celina: Right, can you tell me why you would like this job?

b) Applicant: Thursday at 10, yes that would be fine, thank you.

c) Applicant: Yes, good morning. I would like to apply for the position of leisure activities team member ‘.

d) Applicant: Yes, of course.

e) Now can you provide me with your full name and address and can I ask you to spell any difficult words please!

f) Celina: No, green! The grey is for the cathering upstairs. Look forward to seeing you then, bye for now.

g) Celina (on the telephone): Good morning, Whinfell Forest, Celina speaking, how may I help you?

h) Applicant: Well I am good with people and I work well in a team. I’m working in a park in the Netherlands at the moment so I’m used to working long hours and to make sure that the customers go home with happy memories. That’s very important!

i) Celina: Good, thank you for calling, can I take some details please?

j) Applicant: Yes, I have a good time keeping record and I like to take responsibility for all my work.

k) Celina: Great, Could you come and see us for an interview next week, say Thursday at 10?

l) Applicant: OK, the grey buzzer?

m) Celina: My office is next to the swimmingpool , just press the green buzzer next to the door and let the office know who you are.

n) Celina: That’s very interesting. Do you think you could also enjoy working on your own?

o) Applicant: (Gives full name and address and spells tricky words)

3. Create a dialogue yourself in pairs. Choose who is the applicant and who is the manager. Record the dialogue on your phone.

First choose an advertisement which appeals to you both. Then write a dialogue where you use your own name, address etc. The dialogue should be at least 20 sentences long.