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Getting A New Job

מאמר באנגלית לתרגול קריאה. כולל 5 מילים חדשות עם תרגום לעברית, 3 שאלות הבנת הנקרא, 5 שאלות לשיחה. מתאים למתחילים.

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According to studies in the United States, we will have 12-15 different occupations in our lives. When looking for a new job, the odds are stacked against us. On average, each corporate job posting will generate 250 resumes. Only 4 to 6 candidates will be contacted for an interview, and only one will be hired.

What can we do to increase our chances of success? To begin, be cautious of what you share on social media. 92% of interviewers utilize social media channels to learn more about you.

Take your time preparing for an interview and dress appropriately. You just have seven seconds to make a good first impression. Half of all candidates are discarded because they are not properly clothed.

Speak with coworkers and friends; 80% of job opportunities are not publicized online. Finally, patience is required. The typical business takes 23 days to find the appropriate employee.

מילים חדשות מהטקסט

  • occupations /ɑkjəˈpeɪʃənz/ noun עיסוקים

    a person’s job

    Occupations experiencing shortages will need an average of 47% more graduates to meet demand.

  • generate /ækˈnɑlɪʤ/ verb לִיצוֹר

    to cause to exist; produce

    The new construction projects generate 500 new jobs.

  • cautious /ˈkɔʃəs/ adjective זָהִיר

    (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers

    Businesses have become cautious about spending on technology.

  • discarded /dɪˈskɑrdɪd/ verb מוּשׁלָך

    get rid of (someone or something) as no longer useful or desirable

    They discarded the traditional system of the company.

  • publicized /ˈpʌblɪˌsaɪzd/ verb מְפוּרסָם

    to make information about something generally available

    The event was well publicized all over the town.

שאלות לשיחה

אין כאן תשובה נכונה — אלה שאלות לתרגול דיבור, לבד או מול מורה.

  1. What is the best way to find a job?
  2. What do you think are the five most common questions asked at a job interview?
  3. How is the job market in your country, is it easy or difficult to get a job?
  4. How many jobs have you had? What were the interviews like to get those jobs?
  5. How should you act when you are in a job interview?

בדקו את עצמכם

3 שאלות. בחרו תשובה וקבלו בדיקה מיד.

  1. How many different jobs will we have during our life?

  2. How much time do we have to make a “great impression”?

  3. What does “the odds are against us” mean?

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