U10 training: job market, mobility, education, CV, phrasal verbs

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The changing job market
Select the correct statements.
A: The development of technology has reduced job opportunities.
B: Technology allows people to work faster.
C: The spread of IT in business has increased flexibility at work.
D: Today, people who look for a job should focus on one that can last for all their life.
E: The term soft skills describes a person's interpersonal abilities.
F: Due to the big amount of information that has to be processed, in the future the job market will need more data entry operators.
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School-work experience
During secondary school, Italian students are required to do a school-work experience called ________. This type of experience allows them to better know the ________ market and to understand what type of job best ________ their interests and their skills.
During the PCTO, two ________ support and evaluate the student. The student has to keep a ________ to report the most important aspects of the experience.
After finishing school, other types of work experiences are available for young people who are looking for a job. For example, they can do an ________ after university, or an apprenticeship after secondary school.
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Mobility experiences and entrepreneurship education
1. Erasmus+ is an opportunity for university students to study in another ________ country.
2. Studying or working in another country can improve the student's i________ skills.
3. Many students choose to learn a new ________ during their experience abroad.
4. The EU aims at developing its citizens' ________ skills.
5. Entrepreneurial skills are characterized by ________ and resilience.
6. People with an entrepreneurial mindset can better ________ with problems they can encounter along the way.
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Further education
If you have started to think about your career, here are some aspects you should ________ in mind.
First of all, you need to choose whether to continue studying or search for a job immediately after secondary school. Having a ________ will give you moreopportunities, especially if you choose a STEM (Science, Technology, ________ and Mathematics) degree, and you will also have the chance to have a higher ________.
Don't forget to choose carefully though, since your path will be both deeply satisfying and highly ________.
If you wish to study after getting your degree, you can choose a ________ course.
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Looking for a job
What are the dos and don'ts when looking for a job? Select the correct option.
A: Inform your network about your job search.
B: Write a cover letter to attach to your CV.
C: Wait for the perfect opportunity to come without actively searching it.
D: Send a standardized CV.
E: Explain to your potential employer the reasons why you think you are the ideal candidate for the position.
F: Avoid using social media platforms like LinkedIn.
G: Check the job adverts.
H: Choose a job only according to the salary offered.
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Linkedin
Select the correct statements.
A: Linkedin is a social media platform where professionals can network to find new opportunities.
B: On Linkedin we can find only individual profiles.
C: On Linkedin, you can both detail your work experience and post new content according to your professional interests.
D: You can look for a job on Linkedin, but the platform will not inform you about new opportunities.
E: Recruiters look for candidates according to the skills described on Linkedin.
F: On Linkedin, you cannot send a private message to another person or company.
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Analysing job advertisements
You're starting the recruitment process and are thinking about what to include in the job profile and ________ to attract the best candidates for the role.
These three steps will help you to enhance your recruitment process and attract the best person for the job. […]
1. Consider what the role of the new employee will be
This is a great way to clarify in your own mind how a new employee will fit ________ your business. […] Applicants to your business will also be interested to know how they fit into your business and the team they'll be ________ in. Before you start drafting your job description, think carefully about their responsibilities and any qualifications or ________ that would enable them to excel in the role. It may also be worth thinking through the type of personality that you're looking for to ensure they'll be a good cultural fit too. […]
2. Create a ________ job profile
After considering the role of your new employee, now is the time to draw up a structured list of requirements and information to include in your job description. […] You may also want to consider asking candidates to provide a cover ________ that shows how they meet the criteria set out in your job profile and why they think they would be a good fit for your business.
3. Exploring all avenues
A job advert provides you with the opportunity to sell your business and convince those most suited for your needs to come forward and submit an ________. Choosing where to post a role doesn't just affect how many applications you receive – it can be decisive in finding the right candidate. You need to understand where your ideal candidate is likely to be.
Many businesses have benefitted from using recruitment ________, social media platforms like LinkedIn, as well as job boards to give them the broadest range of applicants.

https://www.bethebusiness.com/guides/three-steps-to-creating-the-perfect-job-advert/
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Writing a CV
A CV is a document that contains all the relevant information about you skills and working experience. In the US, it is called ________. It is vital for the CV to be ________ and accurate: this will increase the chances of being taken into consideration by ________. At the same time, it does not have to be too ________: today's work pace does not give a lot of time to recruiters to go through applications. The ideal CV length for online applications is one page.
In a CV, information can be immediately recognizable. This means that a CV has to be divided into ________, and each section has to be introduced by a ________.
While some elements are necessary, others do not have to be mentioned in a CV, especially if they might lead to some form of discrimination during the ________ process.
Today, different ________ of CVs are available: these include, for example, video CVs, Europass and Infographic CVs.
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Job interviews
Decide whether the following statements are true or false.
A: The job interview is the moment when the applicant and the recruiter meet each other.
B: Job interviews can conducted only in the company's facilities or online.
C: An applicant can be interviewed more than once.
D: Recruiters want to know both the professional and the interpersonal skills of the candidate.
E: The best way for the candidate to successfully complete an interview is to improvise.
F: Candidates do not need to have a thorough knowledge of the company where they wish to work.
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Phrasal verbs
Select the correct sentences.
A: The appointment is pencilled in but we are still waiting for confirmation.
B: Susan has to pay behind the money she was given by the bank.
C: I'm not sure about that job offer... I think I'll turn it away.
D: The meeting was called off due to unforeseen events.
E: The CEO was forced to step down due to some personal issues.
F: While doing some research on the company, Matt came over interesting information.
G: Sarah was exhausted so she decided to take a day off.
H: Due to the heavy financial crisis, Peter was laid out from work.
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