VESL 5

Job Application Materials

100

This is a document that you submit when applying for a job. It contains your contact information, skills, education, and work experience.

A resume

200

This is a document that accompanies your resume when you apply for a job.  It is addressed to a hiring manager and explains why you would be a good fit for the job.

A cover letter

300

This is a conversation that you have with a hiring manager if they liked your resume and cover letter.  They invite you for this conversation and they ask you questions to determine whether you're a good match for the job.  You can also ask questions to determine whether the job is a good fit for you.

A job interview

400

This is a form you fill out (usually online) when you've seen an advertisement for a job you'd like and you want to get the job.  Typically, you'll need to enter your name, contact details, skills, work experience, education, and references on this form.  

A job application

500

These are people you have a professional relationship with who can tell a prospective employer what type of employee you would be if they hired you.

References.

Vocabulary

100

to have only just enough money to buy the things you need. / The family struggled to ____ ____ ____ after he lost his job.

make ends meet

200

to not give enough attention or time to someone or something. / Don't _______ your homework!

neglect

300

When something good becomes even better. / Finishing college was her big dream. Everything after that has been ________ ___ ____ _____.

Icing on the Cake

400

If I am __________________________, I can change to different activities or situations easily, without getting upset" Similar word: flexible

adaptable

500

If I always make sure to be on time, I am _____________.

punctual

Grammar

100

a word that expresses action or a state of being. / He speaks 3 languages. - We have Zoom meetings twice a week. - I've learned a lot this year. - She's taking two classes this semester. - Who is your inspiration?

Verb

200

a word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a sentence. / They're working quietly.

Adverb

300

a verb with two or more parts. / Where did you grow up? - I will pick you up from work today.

Phrasal verb

400

The simplest form of the verb, without endings such as -s, -ed, or -ing. / go - see - watch - eat

Base Form

500

goes with a main verb to "help" us make a question, negative statement, present perfect sentence, etc

Helping or Auxiliary Verb

Job interview questions

100

This is the most commonly asked job interview question and is usually asked first.  It gives you an opportunity to sell yourself or to put your best foot forward.  

Tell me about yourself.

200

This is a question job interviewers ask to see how you solve problems or how you behave when things are not easy.

Tell me about a difficult situation you had to handle.

300

This is a job interview question that tells the interviewer about your future plans and goals for yourself.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

400

This job interview question is designed to help the interviewer understand how others view you at work.

How would your peers or co-workers describe you?

500

This job interview question gives you an opportunity to say what you like about the company you've applied to and what you like about the job description.

Why do you want this job?

How well do you know your classmates?

100

Marisol's dream is to become an __________.

accountant

200

Mylissa would like to work as a ________________.

caregiver

300

Daniela is studying to become an _____________ ____________.

electrical engineer

400

Hazel would like to become an ____________ or __________.

illustrator or animator

500

Andrii is a ________ ______ _________.

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