Preparing for a job interview What’s your attitude to work? Do the quiz and find out. Circle your answers. 1 A I always find something interesting to do at school, whatever it takes. B I’ve skipped school for different reasons several times in the past. 2 A I like school, especially when I’m successful. B I can’t say I like school, but I go there because I have to. 3 A I need clear instructions for whatever I do. B I like to work on a task independently, without anyone telling me what to do. 4 A I need deadlines to be successful. B Sometimes I find tasks so absorbing that I miss a deadline. 5 A I’d like to have a job I enjoy, even if it’s not well-paid. B When looking for a job, the salary will be the most important factor for me. 6 A I can get by at school without much effort. I’m not an overachiever. B I’m a bit of an overachiever and exceed my own expectations. 7 A I’d prefer a stress-free job to one with a lot of responsibility. B I’d like a job with responsibility, even if the salary isn’t very good. 8 A My weekends are filled with hobbies – I’m always busy. B In my free time, I prefer chilling out to working out. Now turn your book upside down and add up the points you get for each answer. What type are you? Read the information about each type. Do you agree with what it says about you? How do people usually go about finding a job (e. g. check the newspaper, …)? Read the advert for a job agency. What are the advantages / disadvantages of using a job agency compared to other ways of finding a job? 16 Reading a b 1 A (2), B (0); 2 A (2), B (0); 3 A (0), B (2); 4 A (0), B (2); 5 A (2), B (0); 6 A (0), B (2); 7 A (0), B (2); 8 A (2), B (0) 16–11 points: You are Type 2. 10–6 points: You are an ‘in-betweener’ (Type 1 and 2). 5–0 points: You are Type 1. c Type 1 You tend to avoid hard work and take th e easiest way in life. You don’t make too much effort to achieve great things, but if there’s some thing that catches your interest, you’re enthusiastic and hard to stop. Type 2 You usually enjoy work. You want respon sibility and success in life. You need autonomy and freedom from authority. The ‘big picture’ , for example of a project, is more important to you than working step-by-step. 17 a Listening b https://www.findajob.com Let findajob.com help you find your dream job or an internship for the summer holidays. Simply upload your CV in Europass format and arrange an interview – we’ll find the best job for someone with your skills and interests. You’ll get experience with some of the world’s best organisations and have the freedom to work how you want to. We can find you a job with a permanent or temporary contract and you can work full-time or part-time – the choice is yours! Language skills Extras Explore 2 The world of work 23 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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