a) money received, esp. on a regular basis, for work or through investments

Professions

Handout 1

1. job	a) money received, esp. on a regular basis, for work or through investments
2. work	b) physical or mental effort directed towards doing or making something
3. trade	c) an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
4. profession	d) a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation
5. career	e) the money paid to someone for regular work
6. position	f) a person's regular work or profession
7. occupation	g) an occupation, especially one requiring skilled labor; craft
8. vocation	h) is the work that someone does to earn money (often short-term) (full-time, part-time, seasonal, temporary, odd jobs, self-employment)
9. calling	i) a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum
10. salary	j) a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis
11. wage	k) is a vocation that is based on specialized training
12. pay	l) the ideal blending of activity and character that makes work inseparable from life
13. income	m) a post of employment

Handout 2

1._____________ 2.____________ 3.____________ 4._____________ 5._____________

6._____________ 7._____________ 8._____________ 9._____________ 10._____________

11.___________ 12.___________ 13.____________ 14.____________ 15._____________

Handout 3

1) Postman – a person who carries and delivers mail as a profession

2) Pilot – a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft

3) Mechanic – a person who repairs and maintains machinery

4) Taxi driver – a person who drives a taxi

5) Waiter – is a man who works in a restaurant, serving people with food and drink.

6) Hairdresser – a person who cuts and styles hair as an occupation

7) Lawyer – is a person who is qualified to advise people about the law and represent them in court

8) Butcher – a person whose trade is cutting up and selling meat in a shop

9) Minister – a head of a government department

10) Plumber – a person who installs and repairs pipes

11) Doctor – a person who is qualified to treat people who are ill

12) Dentist – is a person who is qualified to examine and treat people's teeth.

13) Bus driver – a person who drives a bus

14) Receptionist – a person employed in an office or other establishment to answer the telephone, deal with clients, and greet visitors

15) Teacher – a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp. children

Handout 4 GETTING A JOB

Employer: Good morning. How may I help you?

Employee: Hello, my name is_____. Do you have any job openings for a _____?

Employer: Yes, we do. Do you have any experience?

Employee: Yes, I do. I worked for (company) _____ for five years.

Employer: What did you do there?

Employee: I _____ and _____.

Employer: Excellent. You`re hired. When would you be able to start?

Employee: Today.

Employer: Do you have any questions?

Employee: Yes, how much do you pay per hour?

Employer: Our workers start out at _____ an hour. If you work hard, you will get a raise after 3 month of work.

Employee: Ok, that`s fine. Do you have a job application?

Employer: Yes, please go with my secretary to fill out the paperwork and then I will get you started.

Handout 5

Find your calling as a

Door to Door Advertising Executive

The ‘One Planet Design Company’ is looking for enthusiastic and motivated sales people to join the team. We need you to visit new clients and businesses in the Inverness area and sell our printing and design services.

Working as part of a team you will be responsible for dealing with both regular and new customers to achieve our business targets. You will provide a first class sales service to our clients and offer real solutions to their design and printing needs.

To be successful you should be a smart person with a ‘can do’ approach to business and a friendly personality. Experience is not essential and no formal qualifications necessary as training will be given and you will receive first class support to help you meet your sales targets.

You will need to show determination, an ability to work under pressure and be a strong communicator.

In return we offer a competitive salary and bonus opportunities.

If you satisfy the above requirements and would like to apply for the role. Please apply for a short interview by telephone to:

Catherine Smart: 01234 777

Closing Date: Friday 15 September

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