“Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.” (Thomas Alva Edison, invented the electric light bulb) Accordingly, a genius is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework. Jobs a) Look at the photos and write down the various jobs you can see in your learning journal. b) Add which skills and personal qualities are needed for each job. c) Identify the photos taken in countries with emerging or less industrialised economies. A Quiz: How motivated are you? a) Do the quiz and find out about your attitude to work. Circle your answers. 1. A I always find something interesting to do at school. 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 be left alone with a task, without anybody telling me what to do. 1 Word bank Skills computer literacy • sales • communication • teamwork • leadership • problem-solving • interpersonal • social media • technical • office/telephone/ organisational skills • time management W j 2 86 Unit Internet resources 85k58b 7 The world of work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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