Job application process (5)

25 Março 2008, 15:00 • Ann Henshall

Main skill practised: speaking and listening

Analysis of application letters: their generic conventions (layout, content, etc) and language conventions. Special attention paid to the relation between experience, skills/qualities/knowledge and the position or company.

In light of insights gained through the analysis of cvs and letters, students should rewrite their first assignment to improve it.

---

Job application process (cont)

14 Março 2008, 15:00 • Ann Henshall

Main skills practised: reading, speaking, listening

In pairs analysed and compared 2 examples of a cv or application letter with reference to criteria listed on p 4, D - Written assignment 1

Discussion on cvs in light of analyses.

Home-work: rewrite cv, bearing in mind the outcomes of today's class.

---

Business Vocabulary in Practice (3)

12 Março 2008, 18:00 • Ann Henshall

Skills practised: Speaking, reading

Student led correction of Topics 311.3 and 14.1. Assigned Topics 14.2 and 14.3 for Wednesday, 26 March.

Began comprehension questions for 'It's always time to network'.

---

A career management network

11 Março 2008, 15:00 • Ann Henshall

Main skill practised: reading

Re-ordered article on a career management network (from Project Management)

Language focus: cohesion (through reference). Asked students to look at the comprehension questions on p 4.

---

Technical vocabulary 2

7 Março 2008, 15:00 • Ann Henshall

Skill practised: speaking

Students led correction of Topics 8.3 and 8.5 from Business vocabulary in practice. Assigned topics 14.1 and 11.3 for homework (due Wednesday 12 March).

Previewed vocabulary from 'It's always time to network', ex C 1 & 2 (Getting a job p2)

---