Assignment 08-05
1. Introduction: Unit Opener
Reading article
SM 08-01-BUSINESS BRIEF - 05-EMPLOYMENT
Activity: Discussion
Objective/Task: Discuss interviewing for a job
Assignment: Students discuss the questions about interviewing for a job, part A & B on
page 38.
2. Vocabulary
Activity: Discussion Board Activity
Objective/Task: Discuss employment, hiring and recruiting
Assignment: Students use the vocabulary and information about employment presented
in the Vocabulary section to discuss employment, hiring and recruiting.
Topic
Think about your company or one that you are familiar with. If there is a vacancy, what
steps must applicants take for the job to go through?
For example:
Must they submit a cover letter and a CV?
How many interviews will they have?
Does the company require references?
Do new employees go through a probationary period?
3. Discussion Board
Assignment: Students use the vocabulary from Unit 5: Employment to discuss the
qualities of an excellent worker and to reflect on what they have learned in the unit.
Topic
Think of a person who is an outstanding employee in your company or a company you
know. What qualities does this person have? In what way(s) is he or she an exceptional
worker?