Jobs and Employment

B

Three short readings with multiple-choice questions about jobs.

B

Students listen to and read a short paragraph and answer four questions about the reading.

I

Three short readings with multiple-choice questions about jobs.

Three short readings with multiple-choice questions about jobs.

Three readings with multiple-choice questions about jobs.

B

Students listen to and read conversations related to three different work situations. They then record themselves role playing the conversation.

B I

Students learn the words and abbreviations used in classified ads for jobs. Then they answer multiple-choice questions about four job ads.

I

Students review or learn words, abbreviations, and terms used on job applications. Then they look at two job applications and answer multiple-choice questions about them.

I

Students view a typical job application and type in their information. No data is collected or stored.

B I

Students learn the words and abbreviations used in a work schedule. Then they answer multiple-choice questions about a schedule.

B I

Job-related Readings

Students look at an interview schedule and answer five multiple-choice questions. This activity focuses on before and after.

Students look at a work schedule and answer seven multiple-choice questions.

Students look at a weekly time card and answer seven multiple-choice questions.

Students look at a classified ad and an application and answer six multiple-choice questions.

Students look at Statement of Earnings Form and answer six multiple-choice questions.

Students read a sick leave policy, a smoking policy, and a leave policy. They answer 13 multiple-choice questions.

I

Students read or listen to a sentence and fill in the blanks for missing words from a list of words.

I A

Students read a story about a person and answer questions about him.

A

Students read a memo regarding Cashing/Deposit Policies and answer questions about the memo.

Students read the memo telling about WorkStyles and answer 12, T-F questions about it.

A

Students read basic information about how spreadsheets are put together and what their purpose is. Then they apply their understanding by answering seven questions about a spreadsheet.

A

Students read a news article about an organization that helps women dress appropriately for job interviews. Then they answer five multiple-choice questions about the reading.

A

Students listen to voice mail and determine if the messages are good or bad work-related excuses. Then they listen to voice mail and take messages on them.

A

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Issue 5 - Workplace Issue 1
Topics: Networking; Using the Internet to find work; Top 10 Interview Questions; Students working; Students finding work; Cold calling

Issue 6 - Workplace Issue 2
Topics: Is your Paycheck accurate? Communicate for Success; How assertive are you? Payday Loans; Students Work Stories; Work Place Schedules.

Issue 7 - Workplace Issue 3
Topics: Communication in the Workplace; What Does it Take to Stay Employed? Workplace Safety; Workplace Stories from Learners; Learn Essential Workplace Skills.

Issue 8 - Workplace Issue 4
Topics: Goal Setting: Basic Facts about Goal Setting, Interview with Alice, Conflicting Goals, Goal Setting Stories, Links.

Issue 9 - Workplace Issue 5
Topics: Transferable Skills; Cashier, Florist Assistant.

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Students listen to and read conversations related to getting a job. They then record themselves role playing the conversation.