7 Skills and personal qualities Summer jobs a) Look at the word banks on page 86 and 87. What is the difference between skills and personal qualities? b) In pairs, talk about the following questions: • Have you already had any (summer) jobs? If so, which? • Which jobs can you see yourself doing next summer? • Which skills and personal qualities were/are needed for the jobs? Job advertisements a) Read the job advertisements and underline the skills and personal qualities needed for each job using two different colours (one for skills, one for personal qualities). b) Write the underlined skills and personal qualities into your learning journal. Make two lists. Word formation Complete the table below. Use the job descriptions from task 2 and a dictionary to help you. Adjective Noun Adjective Noun punctual punctuality reliable flexible trustworthy honesty confident politeness patience imaginative communicative kind creative 1 2 j Secretary MediCare are looking for an experienced secretary. Proficiency in MS Office and excellent organisational skills are essential. The successful candidate will have great communication and telephone skills and a good command of foreign languages. For this position you must be able to work under pressure, be confident, punctual and polite. Animator/AI specialist Cantis Studios are looking for a talented 2D/3D animator to join our team! Personal attributes: General artistic and technical skills, communicative skills and the ability to work in a team, plus a good sense of colour, motion and form. You will work long hours, will need self-discipline and patience. Requirements: Excellent drawing and computer skills. Courses in computer science or IT are essential, knowledge of computer graphics and visual display software is crucial. Video game designer Interested in computer gaming and working in large teams? Video game designers start with a creative idea and bring it to life! Creativity is important for this position, but you must also be able to communicate your ideas to others. We are seeking a patient, dynamic, hard-working and imaginative professional to join our team. You will need strong problem-solving skills, an excellent knowledge of game programmes and a feel for what makes people want to play video games. Experience with game industry is vital. Au pair in Ireland Live-in position available in Dublin, looking after two children, aged 5 and 9, starting July for up to 6 months (possibly more). Own fully equipped bedroom with balcony. We are looking for a kind, patient, flexible, reliable, trustworthy, honest person with great interpersonal skills. Must have references. 3 88 The world of work Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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