Unit1 preparing for challenges
Episode 1 1. Script:
M: Hey, Helen, don’t be late for the seminar this afternoon.
F: Hi, Jerry, thanks for your reminding. I almost forgot it. Have you made up your mind? M: Yes, I am going to find a job in China telecom. F: Great, that’s exactly your field. I still have no idea. M: Did you talk to your supervisor?
F: Yes, she encouraged me to focus on my academic development. So, maybe a MA degree. M: Same as Charles, but he will go abroad.
F: That is gorgeous. It has been his childhood dream. I am really jealousy. Hope my dream can come true one day. 3.Script：
There are hundreds of career options out there. How do you make a career choice when you don’t really know what you want to do? Does it seem like an insurmountable task? It’s not. Yes, you will have to put some time and energy into making your decision, but your effort will be well worth it in the end. Follow these strategies to making a good career choice.
1) Before you can make a career choice you have to learn about yourself. Your values, interests and skills, in combination with certain personality traits, will make some careers especially suitable for you and some particularly inappropriate. You can use self-assessment tools, often called career tests, to gather this information and, subsequently, to generate a list of occupations that are deemed appropriate.
2) Look over the lists of occupations generated through the self-assessment tools. They are probably rather lengthy. You want to come up with a much shorter list. Circle occupations you may have considered previously and that you find appealing. Write these occupations down on a separate list titled “Occupations to Explore.”
3) For each occupation on your list, you will want to look at the job description, educational and other requirements, job outlook, advancement opportunities and earnings.
4) You now need to gather more in-depth information. Your best source of this information is people who have firsthand knowledge of the occupations in which you are interested. Identify
Study or work?
who they are and conduct informational interviews with them.
5) By now you should have decided on one occupation you want to pursue. It’s time to put a plan into place so you can eventually find a job in that field, but first you will need to set some goals.
6) Now that you have set your goals, you will need to decide how to reach them. A career action plan will help guide you as you pursue your long and short term goals.
7) It is likely you will have to train for your new career. That could take the form of earning a degree, doing an internship or taking courses to learn some new skills.
Episode 2
2. Script:
Where to find?
There are many different places to look for jobs, such as employment agencies and newspaper ads. The internet is also a huge resource for job hunters, with most recruitment agencies now having some kind of website. However, in many industries the best way to hear about jobs is through word of mouth. When exploring your career options, talk to as many people as you can. Use your network of family and friends to gather information, and remember that networking is not something that's just done at stuffy business events.
Unit 2 Attending Interview
Episode 1 1. Script:
F: Hi, Jack, you look excited! What’s up?
M: Laura, you know what, I’ve got an interview chance by Microsoft Company. Fantastic! That
is my dream company!
F: Congratulations, man! So when is the big day?
M: This Friday morning. They asked me to attend the interview at 8:00 o’clock on Friday
morning.
Know your company
F: Well, you have only three days to get prepared for the interview.
M: Yeah, pretty short time. Hey, have you got any good idea about how to prepare for the
interview?
F: Well, if I were you, the first thing I would like to do is to do research about your company
before the interview.
M: Research? You mean I google the company and get to know, for instance, how old the
company is, how large the company is, where the headquarters are, something like that. F: Yeah, exactly. And that list can go on and on, say, what are its products or services, who are
its customers, who are its major competitors, what is its reputation or industry standing. M: Wow, tough work.
F: Just hold on, man. There are more things you need to know about your company. Wait a
second, I’ll show you an article about how to search your company on Career Guidance Magazine. M: That’s great, Laura.
F: Er, here it is. First, the industry. Learn what general-interest publications, trade publications
and blogs are saying about your employer and the industry as a whole. Depending on your field, you should be prepared to discuss your industry’s financial prospects or other industry trends.
M: Ok, the industry, I have made a note. Good, go ahead.
F: Next, the company’s mission. Its mission statement is something that outlines the company’s
values. It is on an About Us or similar page on the company’s website. M: Right, the mission.
F: The third, the company’s recent achievement.While you’re at the company’s site, look for a
Press Room or Company News page that links to recent news releases. Or simply search the Web for news about the company. M: Anything else?
F: And your interviewers. If the company site has a search tool, use it to search for the names of
the people you'll be meeting. You may find bio pages or press releases that give you insight into their most visible activities at the company. Then look to LinkedIn or do a general Web search to get some more background information about them. You might find some common
ground you can bring up in conversation, or a recent professional achievement for which you can pay a compliment.
M: Thank you so much, Laura. The article is very useful. I have one more question, Laura.
Where can I get the information about the company on line in addition to , you know, Google, and the company’s web site.
F: Here are some other resources you can use to search a company, Business Wire, Wetfeet.com.
And People who already work at the company are another great source of information --- they can give you insight into business initiatives and corporate culture. Start on LinkedIn to see if you have any connections --- but don’t stop there. Ask friends and relations if they know anyone who might have information to share about your prospective employer. M: All right, I have noted all this important information. Thank you, Laura. I owe you a dinner. F: You said it. I am starting to get hungry.
Episode 2 Interview rehearsal 2.
1) What is important to you in a job?
Suggestion: Mention specific rewards other than a paycheck for example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.
2) Why do you want to work for this organization?
Suggestion: Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organization. 3) Why should we employ you?
Suggestion: Point to your academic preparation, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn and to become productive quickly. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team.
4) If we hire you, how long will you stay with us?
Suggestion: As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace with my
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