Worksheet A
Activity 1
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. Underline the phrases that shows the
element of giving advice or suggestion.
The Right Job for You What are some important considerations when you look for a new
job? According to experts, you ought to think about these things: 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. Where3 are you now, and where do you want to be? 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. Make changes! If you had problems in another job (maybe you were always
late, or you did not finish projects), then you should make changes before you take a new
job. It is too late when you are in the job. Decide what you don’t want! If you just want a
nine-to-five4 job, you had better not work for a company that expects you to be on call 24-
7. If you have an interview, prepare! You should find 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.
Activity 2
Unscramble the words and add ‘you’ to write sentences that give advice. Sometimes more than one
answer is possible.
1. decide what you want from a job / should / really / .
You should really decide what you want from a job.
2. had better / think about the hours you prefer / really / .
You had better really think about the hours you prefer.
3. ought to / decide if you want to be on call 24-7 / perhaps / .
Perhaps, you ought to decide if you want to be on call 24-7.
4. maybe / look for job advertisements online / should / .
You should look for job advertisements online.
Maybe, you could look for job advertisements online.
5. tell your family about your plans / ought to / probably / .
Probably, you ought to tell your family about your plans.
6. really / shouldn’t / get discouraged / .
You shouldn’t really get discouraged.
7. should / ask for advice from a career counsellor / I think / .
I think you should ask for advice from a career counsellor.
8. really / take a job you don’t like / had better not / !
You had better not really take a job you don’t like!
Activity 3
Circle the correct words to complete the conversation.
1. I sent my résumé in for a job a few weeks ago, but I haven’t had any response.
(You could / Why don’t you call the company.)
2. I have an interview next week, and I’m worried about getting there on time.
Traffic is so bad.
(You might / Why not schedule the interview for the middle of the day, when traffic isn’t as bad?)
3. I can’t find a job in my field. I really need some work, any work!
(You why not / might want to look for temporary work. That’s often easier to find.)
4. I have an interview tomorrow, but I don’t know a lot about the company.
(You might want to / Why don’t you do some research online. I’ll help you.)
5. I’m nervous about my interview on Monday. I don’t know what they’ll ask me.
(we could / why not practice together. I can ask you questions.)
6. I’m going to dress casually for my interview tomorrow. It’s a very informal company.
(You could not / might not want to dress too casually. It’s still a job interview.)
7. I have to drive to my interview tomorrow, and I always get lost when I drive.
(You might want to / Why don’t you print out directions or use a GPS.)
8. I just had a good interview, and I’m really interested in the job.
(Why don’t / Why not you follow up with a thank-you note? It’s always a good idea.)
Activity 4
Underline the correct answer.
1. Your friend gets terrible headaches every day. You say, ''You should __'' (see a doctor / to see a
doctor)
2. Your friend goes to the doctor and then tells you, ''The doctor says I __ to wear glasses.'' (Must /
ought)
3. You want your friend to get a nice pair of glasses so you say, ''Why __ go to the optician on the
High Street? They've got great glasses and they're quite cheap!'' (don't you / you don't)
4. Your friend goes to the optician and says, ''My doctor suggests __ some glasses.'' ( me to get/ that I
get)
5. Your friend has a part-time job, but doesn't earn very much. You say, ''If I were you, __ for more
money!'' ( I ask/ I'd ask)
6. Another way of saying this is, ''You could __ ask for more money.'' (Always / really)
7. You're not sure what phone to buy in the shop. So you ask, ''Can you give me some __?'' (Advice /
advise)
8. The shop assistant says, ''Have you considered __ a monthly plan?'' (Getting / to get)
9. You and a friend are planning a night out but you don't know what to do. You say, ''Perhaps we __
decide next week?'' (Could / have to)
10. You're attending a work meeting and want to suggest something. You say, ''I'd like to __ a
suggestion.'' (Make / say)
