Talking to a Career Counselor
What will a career counselor NOT do?
Give you a job.
Give you advice.
Help you with a resume.
GIVE YOU A JOB
Words: She / can't stand / wash / dishes
"She can't stand washing dishes."
What is the word that means to choose between two or more options
Decide
________ is a fun way to exercise. (swim)
Swimming
The person who asks you questions during a job meeting to see if you are a good fit.
interviewer
I have been waiting at the bus stop _______ 20 minutes.
for
What is the phrase that means to apply for a job you go to the office or store yourself and not apply online.
in person
Andrew makes most of the food because Leslie _____ ______ cooking.
Can't Stand.
He is interested in learn Japanese
He is interested in learning Japanese.
A three-word phrase that means the same as "decide".
Make a decision
to go
What is the word that means to look and behave in a way that makes an employer want to hire you.
make a good impression
They have been working on the concrete restoration ________ sunrise.
since
This document summarizes your work history, education, and skills to show an employer you are right for the job.
résumé
I am changing my ________. I used to be an electrician now I am a teacher.
Occupation, job or career.
Fix the error (if you think it is correct don't make any changes):
"I am looking forward to meet you."
"I am looking forward to meeting you."
A job that makes you feel happy because you are doing something useful or important.
rewarding
I am very inserted in ______________ Korean. ( learn)
learning
To look directly at the person you are speaking to.
make eye contact
"He has been playing guitar _____ he was ten."
since
These are the qualities or "must-haves" an employer looks for in a candidate before hiring them.
requirements
What is it called when you learn at job and not in a school?
ON the job training
Fix the error (if you think it is correct don't make any changes):
He enjoys to play soccer every Friday.
He enjoys playing soccer every Friday.
A position where you build or create products in a factory.
Economic
The little boy was terrified _______ into the river. (jump)
The little boy was terrified to jump into the river.
Having the right skills and personality to be successful in a specific role.
What is to be right for the job?
Things have changed ___________ I was in your house
since
This is a group of people who work together
team
Education and __________ are important to an employer.
hard work
minimum wage
experience
experience
My boss / keep / ask / me to work late
"My boss keeps asking me to work late."
The first person you see in an office who answers phones and greets guests.
receptionist
They decided __________________ Tennis in the afternoon. (play)
to play
Goods or items that are bought and sold in a store.
merchandise
I have lived in this flat ___________ five years.
This person is the boss who watches over your work and gives you directions.
supervisor
You're explaining why you want to advance in your career. You say, __________________.
I would like to earn more than minimum wage.
I have on the job training from my last job.
I like this occupation.
I would like to earn more than minimum wage.
We / avoid / drive / during rush hour
We avoid driving during rush hour."
A phrase used to say that things are different now than they were in the past.
times have changed
We managed _____ the exam by ____________ each other. (pass/test)
to pass/ testing
A word used to describe a place that is full of too many people.
crowded
I haven't eaten anything _______ six hours,_____ I had breakfast at 8:00 AM
I haven't eaten anything for six hours, since I had breakfast at 8:00 AM
This is the specific work you have done in the past that helps qualify you for a new position.
previous experience