Language in use: Job requirements Read the text about working as an IT specialist. Some words are missing. Choose the correct word (A–M) for each gap (1–10). There are two extra words that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. 4 Are you interested in a career in tech? There are many areas of the technology field that can provide you with … 0 job opportunities. IT specialists are professionals … 1 for building, developing, monitoring and maintaining information technology systems. They work in almost every business, large and small, as well as in almost every home. And wherever laptops and PCs are, there are problems with viruses or system crashes. If you want to become an IT specialist, you should meet the following requirements. 1. Working as an IT employee requires … 2 with no regular 9–5 working hours but plenty of remote work. 2. You need to be … 3 with yourself and the people you work with. Diagnosing hardware and software problems can take a long time. 3. Improve your IT … 4 . The internet is changing all the time. Don’t forget that the average lifespan of a computer is about two years. 4. Be … 5 . If you have too much work, tell your customers in advance you will be late. 5. Stay … 6 . Most people will call you as a last way out. Therefore, they will be angry, frustrated or worse. Keep a positive attitude. 6. Be … 7 . Customers expect professional and trustworthy technicians. If you say you will do something, you will do it. 7. Show your communication … 8 . Being able to communicate clearly face-to-face or over the telephone makes sure the customer has confidence in you and will understand what is going on. 8. One of the most important factors is … 9 . The more years you have worked in your job, the better you will probably get. 9. Use your … 10 to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to problems. Considering the strong career opportunities in IT, becoming an IT specialist might be the right path for you. A calm H knowledge 0 C 6 B communicative I management 1 7 C creative J patient 2 8 D experience K reliable 3 9 E flexibility L responsible 4 10 F honest M skills 5 G imagination Job descriptions a) In small groups, choose one job from the list below and write a screenplay for a short online advertisement. You can also come up with your own job title and description. b) Create a video to be shown in class. ✔ 5 furniture tester food tester clown horse trainer opera singer test audience for a movie premiere ice sculpture carver cat nanny 89 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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