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Job, Work, and Career Explained

The document discusses the differences between a job, work, and career. It then provides a conversation between two managers discussing candidates for a journalist position. The managers consider candidates such as a recent graduate, a freelance writer, and a veteran reporter. They ultimately decide to interview both the freelance writer, offering support from the graduate through an unpaid internship.

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Job, Work, and Career Explained

The document discusses the differences between a job, work, and career. It then provides a conversation between two managers discussing candidates for a journalist position. The managers consider candidates such as a recent graduate, a freelance writer, and a veteran reporter. They ultimately decide to interview both the freelance writer, offering support from the graduate through an unpaid internship.

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Work Collocations/ Assignment

Part 1: What is the difference between job, work, and career?

- Job: Regular /official activity you do, and receive money(salary)-PROFESSION/OCCUPATION. You can

have a full-time job (40 hours per week) or a part-time job (around 25 hours per week).

- Work: More general than 'JOB' whereas is a specific occupation/profession, “work” refers to general efforts

and activities done to accomplish a goal. “Work” can be done both inside an official job and outside a job

- Career: The total Progression of your Professional life (May include many different jobs over the years)

You can have a career in (a field) – for example, a career in politics / journalism / teaching / finance

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Part 2: Complete the blanks in this conversation between two managers looking to hire a journalist:

interview description applied


living dismissed between
minimum dream candidates
offer entry-level competitive
overtime generous demanding
rewarding internship

.Melissa: Hi Terry, let's go over the list of people who have applied for the job
".Terry: Sure. There's Bob, who's fresh out of college and says this would be his "dream job

Melissa: Although I admire his enthusiasm, this isn't an entry-level job we really need someone with a bit of

.experience

Terry: Here's a resume from Dana - she's a freelance writer who's looking for a more stable way to earn a living

Unfortunately, she mentions in her cover letter that she's not willing to work overtime because she has two

.small kids at home


Melissa: Hmm... this is a rather demanding job and sometimes we do need to work late. Let's not rule her out,

?though. Who else is in the running

Terry: There's Steven, a veteran reporter who's currently between jobs. He makes it clear in his cover letter that

.he expects a competitive salary and generous benefits

?Melissa: He might be worth it. Why did he leave his last job

Terry: Um, well, I checked his references and it turns out he was dismissed for sexual harassment of a co-

.worker

?Melissa: Oh... that's not ideal. Do we have any other candidates

Terry: None who are particularly qualified - there's a marketing consultant looking for a career change, and a

.few people who apparently didn't read the job description and sent us generic letters

Melissa: Maybe we could offer Dana the job, and if it's too much work for her to handle, we could have Bob do

an internship to help her out. We could only afford to pay him minimum wage, but he might find the

. experience rewarding

Terry: OK – let’s interview both of them next week.

THE CORRECT ANWERS HAVE A RED COLOR AND BOLD


BALQEES ALBLOUSH 0198592

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