Question

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instructions: read the material and make notes of important points, answer questions, and be ready to discuss this topic.
searching for a job today is a lot different from when your parents were in school. job seekers have all sorts of resources at their fingertips, including newspaper, magazine, and radio advertisements, as well as websites and online advertisements.
one important method of finding a job has not changed—networking. the best place to start a job search is simply by talking with people you know. ask your friends, parents friends, and teachers if they know of anyone in your pathway or area of interest who is hiring. if you are not of legal working age, you can ask for places to volunteer instead. sometimes you can get credit towards graduation for working at your school.
employment websites are websites dealing with employment opportunities and careers. they allow businesses to post job requirements for positions theyre hiring for. some websites offer chances for employees to review companies and careers. these are resources potential employees can access to fill out job applications and submit resumes and cover letters online. some employment websites cater to specific career fields, such as engineering, legal work, insurance, social work, teaching, environmental jobs, and seasonal jobs.
other sources of employment opportunities include local job fairs and career fairs, some of which may be held at your school. these are typically advertised in newspapers and on local news stations. job and career fairs invite employers looking for paid or non - paid interns or employees. there, potential workers can find information, talk with company representatives, and turn in resumes and cover letters directly.
once youve found a job to apply for, research the company before you go in for an interview. check out the companys website and look for helpful tips such as salary range, workload, and education and experience required. the local better business bureau and chamber of commerce are also good places to start. these organizations can be reached online or by telephone. newspaper and magazine websites are good resources as well. search the business name and look for any news stories related to the company. these will include community involvement, new company employee announcements, and classified ads.
review questions

1. what resources can you use to search for jobs?
2. what should you do to gain experience if you are not old enough to work?
3. what does it mean to network?
4. what are employment websites?
5. what is the purpose of job and career fairs?
6. why should you go to a job or career fair?
7. why are employment websites good for job applicants?
8. what should you do once you have found a job you are interested in?
9. what are the better business bureau and the chamber of commerce?
10. what information can you find by looking up a business on a newspaper website?

language connection
define the following terms
better business bureau job application
career fairs job fairs
chamber of commerce networking
cover letters resumes
employment websites volunteer
interns

Explanation:

1. Resources for job - searching include newspapers, magazines, radio advertisements, websites, online advertisements, employment websites, local job fairs and career fairs, and networking with people you know.
2. If not old enough to work, ask for places to volunteer.
3. Networking means talking with people you know (friends, parents' friends, teachers) to find out if they know of anyone hiring in your area of interest.
4. Employment websites deal with employment opportunities and careers, allowing businesses to post job requirements and potential employees to fill out applications, submit resumes and cover letters.
5. The purpose of job and career fairs is to invite employers looking for paid or non - paid interns or employees, where potential workers can find information, talk with company representatives, and turn in resumes and cover letters.
6. You should go to a job or career fair to find employment opportunities, talk to company representatives, and submit resumes and cover letters.
7. Employment websites are good for job applicants as they provide access to job requirements, allow for online application submission, and may offer company reviews.
8. Once you've found a job you're interested in, research the company by checking its website, reaching out to the local Better Business Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, and looking at newspaper and magazine websites for related news.
9. The Better Business Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce are organizations that can be reached online or by telephone to get information about a company.
10. By looking up a business on a newspaper website, you can find information such as community involvement, new company employee announcements, and classified ads.

For the language connection:

• Better Business Bureau: An organization that can be reached for information about a company, either online or by telephone.
• Job Application: A form filled out by a potential employee to apply for a job.
• Career Fairs: Events that invite employers and potential workers to interact for employment opportunities.
• Job Fairs: Similar to career fairs, events for employers and job - seekers to connect.
• Chamber of Commerce: An organization that can provide information about a company, reachable online or by phone.
• Networking: The act of talking with known people to find job opportunities.
• Cover Letters: Letters submitted along with resumes to introduce the applicant and express interest in a job.
• Resumes: Documents that summarize an applicant's work experience, education, skills, etc.
• Employment Websites: Websites that deal with job opportunities and allow for online job - related activities.
• Volunteer: To work without pay, often to gain experience.
• Interns: People who work in a company, often for a limited time, to gain practical experience.

Answer:

1. Newspapers, magazines, radio ads, websites, online ads, employment websites, local job fairs, career fairs, networking.
2. Ask for places to volunteer.
3. Talking with people you know to find job opportunities.
4. Websites dealing with employment opportunities and allowing job - related online activities.
5. To bring employers and potential workers together for employment - related interactions.
6. To find jobs, talk to representatives, submit resumes and cover letters.
7. Provide job requirements, allow online applications, may offer company reviews.
8. Research the company through its website, BBB, Chamber of Commerce, newspaper and magazine websites.
9. Organizations for getting company information, reachable online or by phone.
10. Community involvement, new employee announcements, classified ads.

Language Connection:

• Better Business Bureau: Organization for company info.
• Job Application: Form for job - seeking.
• Career Fairs: Employment - focused events.
• Job Fairs: Employment - focused events.
• Chamber of Commerce: Organization for company info.
• Networking: Social job - search method.
• Cover Letters: Introduction letters with resumes.
• Resumes: Summary of work and skills.
• Employment Websites: Job - related online platforms.
• Volunteer: Unpaid work for experience.
• Interns: Temporary workers for experience.