What are some important things to think about when you plan your career or look for a job? Read the article on advice for people looking for jobs. Which suggestion do you think is the most useful?

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Hello everyone, this is the dialog with Mr. Simon! We are going to talk about the important thing when the people are looking for a new job.  So, What do you thing about this?

 

What are some important considerations when you look for a new job? According to experts, you ought to think about these things:

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First, know yourself! You should ask yourself exactly what you want from a job. Is it money, interesting work, nice co-workers, or something else? Different people want different things from a job. Assess yourself. Where are you now, and where do you want to be?

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You also might want to think about your personal relationships. Consider which relationships are going well, which ones are not, and, most importantly, why. This will help you understand how you relate to people you work with.

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Make changes! If you had problems in another job (maybe you were always late, or you did not fi nish projects), then you should make changes before you take a new job. By the way, It is too late when you are in the job.

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Decide what you don’t want! If you just want a nine-to-fi ve4 job, you had better not work for a company that expects you to be on call 24-7.

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If you have an interview, prepare! You should fi nd out about an employer’s business before your interview. Study the company’s website. You could also call the company. Ask to speak with someone about the job.

Of course, many of these ideas are common sense, but a lot of people just don’t think about them. As a result, they are very unhappy in their jobs.

 

Vocabulary

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consideration: something to think about when making decisions

assess: judge or decide about

where: in what situation

nine-to-five: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a typical workday

24-7: twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, all the time

common sense: the ability to use good judgment in making decisions and to live in a safe way

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