JOB-SEEKING SKILLS
Mario López
Today
Hi! I’m Frank’s cousin.
I just moved here, and
I need a job. I’m a licensed
vocational nurse (LVN).
Assess your work needs
GET READY
Mario is thinking about his job needs. What do you need to think about
before you can find a job? What questions might you ask yourself?
ASSESS YOUR WORK NEEDS
A
Listen to Mario talk about his work needs. Answer the questions.
1.
Does Mario want a full-time job or a part-time job?
2.
What kind of training does Park View offer for LVNs?
3.
At which location does Mario want to work?
4.
How does Mario feel about being on his feet a lot?
5.
Does Mario prefer to work with people, or with computers?
B
Mario is completing a chart with the job features he wants.
Listen again and complete the chart.
Do you want . . .
a part-time job?
a full-time job?
a morning shift
an afternoon shift
an evening shift
a night shift
a job that requires training?
a job that provides training?
a job you can drive to?
a job near a bus / train stop?
a job where you can sit a lot?
a job where you can be active?
a job working with people?
a job working with computers?
a job working inside?
a job working outside?
a job working with your hands?
a job that requires decision-making skills?
C
Mario continues talking to his friend about his work needs.
Listen and answer the questions.
1.
How much money does Mario want to earn per hour?
2.
What kind of benefits does Mario want? Check [
✓
] all the correct answers.
health insurance
dental insurance
life insurance
retirement savings program
vacation time
sick time
A
Imagine that you are looking for a job. Complete the chart in Exercise B and the
questions in Exercise C with your own job needs.
B
PAIRS
Compare your job features charts. Talk about your job needs.
Which job features
must
you have? Which would you
like
to have?
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
UNIT 1
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