Unit 9 3


Writing skills


Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. There may be more than one possible answer.


a I b I


(start) working as an IT engineer two years ago. (love) my job, but sometimes it can


c I became a section head six months ago, and I d Currently, I e The course f


If I am successful in the course, I g I think that computer networking


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(do) a training course on computer networking. (finish) in three weeks.


(try) to do more courses in this field. (become) more important in the future.


In pairs. Read the two paragraphs on interviews for an internship. Discuss and give reasons for your answer: which company would you like to work for?


Salma I am currently studying Media at AOU. Last week, I attended an interview for an internship with a newspaper in my home city.


I was very nervous because it was my first interview. I did not sleep well the night before the interview. The interview lasted 50 minutes and there were four people on the interview panel. They were all friendly. They told me that an intern’s hours were 25 hours a week.


I did a lot of research about the company before I attended the interview. This helped me because they asked me why I wanted to join the company. After graduating, I would really like to work for this company. They have a staff development programme that helps staff to develop their skills. They asked me questions about myself and my interests. I think I did well and I hope that I will get the internship.


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Faiza I am currently studying Business Studies at AOU. Two weeks ago, I attended an interview for an internship at a small import business in my home city.


I was not nervous because it was my third interview in the last three months. The interview lasted 30 minutes and there were only two people on the interview panel. One of them was very friendly, but the other one was very serious and never smiled. They told me that an intern’s hours were between 30 and 45 hours a week. I asked them about staff development programmes. They said that they did not have any of those. I think I did well in the interview. However, I don’t think I would like to work for that company.


Write a short paragraph (100–150 words) comparing Salma and Faiza’s experience of having a job interview and their feelings about it.


Write a short job profile (100–150 words). Use 5 on page 136 as an example. Don't forget to include the following:


• Role 144 • Hours of work English for the 21st Century • Unit 9 • Entry requirements • Salary (be) stressful. (be) in that position since then.


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