Profession
What does CEO Stand for?
Chief Executive Officer
Two things needed to apply for a job.
A cover letter and a Resumé.
What's the French for Human Resources?
In French we say, Ressources Humaines.
How do you say, Bachelor's Degree in French?
Licence
It's Monday, say hello to a co-worker and ask about their weekend. The co-Worker must respond and ask the same question. (In English)
You: Good morning! how are you today?
Co-Worker: I'm fine thanks and how are you?
You: I'm doing great! How was your weekend, did you do anything special?
Co-Worker: My weekend was excellent! I went swimming with some friends. And you?
You: My weekend was OK. I stayed home because I had too much work to do.
True or False:
The translation of Headquaters is quart-tête.
FALSE
In french we say quartier général or QG.
You have been _________ for an interview.
Shorlisted
How do you say applicant in French?
In French we say, Canditat.e.
Correct this sentence:
I am study a BTEC in Commercial and Operational Management at ORT.
I am studying
You are at lunch with you boss, ask for more money.
Hello Mr. Blackwood , I've been working here for 3 years now and I'm really good at my job. I would like to make a formal request for a pay raise /salary increase.
Working from Home: list two (2) Drawbacks and two (2) Benefits for employees.
Benefits:
Save money on fuel, transport, food….
More time for private life
Don’t spend time on commuting
Less stress
Flexible hours: easier organisation
between life and work
Drawbacks:
Social isolation
Find motivation no direct help from colleagues
or managers if there is a problem
Difficulty to get focused because of home
distractions
You need a specific office at home to be efficient
You never stop working: no limit between home
life and working life
True or False?
The only way to find jobs is by searching online.
FALSE
Bonus Question 50 pts:
list two other ways to find a job.
What is the French for a Recrutement Agency?
In French we say, une Agence d'interim.
Translate the following sentence:
Je fais mes études en alternance.
I am doing a sandwich course.
Interviewer: Tell me a little about yourself.
My name is Wayne Blackwood and I am 20 years old. I just finished two years of studies at ORT where I earned a BTEC in Business and Opertational Management. I am a hardworking and fast-learning individual.....
Spot the error:
In the future I would like to be a Operations Manager.
an Operations Manager
What do you call the person conducting an interview?
an interviewer/ recrutment officer
How do you say implement in French?
In French we say, Mettre en place.
Correct this sentence:
Last year I complete my first year of BTEC.
I completed
Your boss calls you into his office and proposes a promotion but first he asks:
How is your English?
What do you answer?
You: My English is decent and I would like more opportunities to improve it. I struggled a lot before in High School but then I had a really great English teacher named Mr. Blackwood during my BTEC studies and I worked really hard in his class to improve it.
finish this sentence:
At the office I report to my ___________. She ______ a team of 10 people in the Sale __________.
1: Supervisor/ Boss/ Manager.
2: Manages/ supervises/ Oversees
3: Department
What is a starting salary? (Explain in English)
The amount of money received when starting a new job for the first time.
Bonus question (50pts):
Translate entry-level position.
What is an employment contract ? (Respond in English.)
An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee. It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the worker and the company.
Bonus question: What is the translation for employment contract?
I am currently _________ in the second year of my BTEC.
Enrolled
Write down new words and expressions
Read at least one news article per day
Pronunciation Practice (repeat aloud every new word or term)
Absorb New Information
Watch series and Movies in English