Here are some videos (accessible in China) on doing research and preparation for jobhunting, dealing with issues like thinking about what kind of job you really want, where to find it, understanding the job's requirements etc.
Most of the videos come with a transcript (e.g. click "Show Transcript"), so you can also read what is being said. But try to just listen the first time before reading.
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Update 2017-02-14: Updated many of the vocabulary links.
Re our class on "Employee Resourcing and Management", here are a couple of podcasts on staffing needs, relevant to an organization in general, or when starting a new project. They involve dealing with issues like: how many employees are needed, what work will they do, what qualifications should they have, where to find them, how much to pay them.
Some vocabulary from Part 1:
Some vocab from Part 2:
My student Maggie from China has a question (which I've edited): In career management, what is the meaning of "managing upwards"? My answer: Most of the time, the direction of managing is downwards: a person in a higher position controls the person in the lower position; the boss gets the employees to do what the boss wants or needs. But "managing upwards"* or "managing up"* is the idea of a person in a lower position getting the person in a higher position to do what the lower person wants or need. * With links to Netspeak, click on the + to see example sentences, then click on the small arrow at the end of the sentence to see the web page where that sentence comes from. Using their intelligence, skills and their understanding of their boss's personality, the employee creates a productive relationship with the boss and, when the employee needs it, the employee can get the boss do what the employee wants or needs. So the employee "manages" the boss; the employee is "managing upwards". Managing upwards can help an employee become more successful. For example: the boss gives an employee a task but only a few resources (time, money, staff etc) to complete the task. The employee uses their understanding of the boss's personality to persuade the boss to agree to giving more resources for the task. The employee managed upwards. The employee then uses the resources and completes the task well. The boss is happy and the employee has a good record (3rd definition) for completing tasks, which could lead to a promotion for the employee. More info on managing upwards:
Here are some audio files (MP3s you can download or listen to online) from the BBC on job interviews: example interview questions, vocabulary, advice on handling questions and requests etc.
Update 2017-02-10: ESLPod links updated to Lizhi.fm. For more info, see this post: ESLPod Links Broken.
Update 2015-10-18: Added ESLpod 944 & 162. Update 2015-10-26: Added ESLpod 728.
Re our classes on job orientation / induction (when you start working at a new company / organization) and your first day on the job, here are some useful MP3 podcasts for you to listen to about explaining things to new employees (or other visitors).
Update 2016-12-26: Changed ESL Pod links to Lizhi.fm. See this post for more info: ESLPod Links Broken.
Update 2016-03-11: Removed VideoJug links. Update 2015-10-26: Added ESLpod 1100.
Follow up is what we do after the job interview:
Here are some useful videos and ESL podcasts you can watch and listen to about these kinds of issues.
Podcasts
You can listen to these ESL podcasts (especially designed for learners of English) online on your computer, or you can download the MP3 and listen to them on your computer, MP3 player, smartphone etc.
The audio is free, but some other features ("premium features") require payment.
Videos
UPDATE: VideoJug used to have great job hunting videos on their own website and it was possible to watch them in China. But they made some changes to their website recently, and now their job hunting videos are only available on YouTube (which is blocked in China) at YouTube - VideoJug. For now I've removed the VideoJug links (if you have VPN, you can try searching their YouTube channel for "job hunting", "interview", "salary" etc). I'll see if I can find alternative links. Sorry.
Updates: 2017-03-22: Added China version for "You're Hired". 2017-02-13: Fixed Monkeysee link. 2016-06-20: Added ESL.About.com. 2016-03-11: Removed VideoJug links. 2015-06-04: Fixed "Howcast - Job Interview" link. 2013-12-24: Added British Council - You're Hired series.
In our course on Job Hunting, there are of course a couple of classes on job interviews, dealing with issues like:
Here are some links to many useful videos you can watch and listen to, with advice about job interviews and these issues.
VIDEOS
These links will take you to many short videos about job interviews, on video websites which are not blocked in China. These videos are not designed for ESL students (except for the British Council series & ESL.about.com) but they usually have transcripts (sometimes already shown on the same page as the video, or sometimes you have to press a button that says "Transcript") so that you can also read what is said.
As always, I hope you find these links useful. If you have any comments or suggestions, please comment below
UPDATE: VideoJug used to have great job hunting videos on their own website and it was possible to watch them in China. But they made some changes to their website recently, and now their job hunting videos are only available on YouTube (which is blocked in China) at YouTube - VideoJug. For now I've removed the VideoJug links (if you have VPN, you can try searching their YouTube channel for "job hunting", "interview", "salary" etc). I'll see if I can find alternative links. Sorry.
Update 2017-01-08: Fixed National Careers Service & Oxford links. Changed person specification link. Update 2015-10-02: Fixed some links. The BBC have an article and short video interview with an expert from the National Careers Service, about blunders on CVs that ruin you chances of getting the job you want. The main point is to tailor your CV to each job. One thing that can help is look at the person specification in the job advert. And you must remember that your CV is like your shop window: just as a shop makes the display of goods in its window as attractive as possible to get customers to come in and buy, you must make the display of your experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and qualities on your CV as attractive as possible to get companies to interview and hire you. Another piece of advice: you should spend at least 1 hour a week working on your CV. The National Careers Service has some useful material to help with job hunting which I might post about more in future. (It is a service provided by the British Government for people in Britain, so while you can access the website from any country in the world, don't try making calls from outside the UK to their phone numbers for free advice!) Below is their "about us" page. Why not take a look around at what they offer?
Update 2017-02-16: Added ESL Podcasts #360, 508, 660, 668, 688 & 752, with vocab links.
2017-01-05: Updated ESLPod links to Lizhi.fm. Added ESL Podcast 282, 320, 392, 412, 524. Added more vocab links. 2016-07-03: Added ESLPod 25, 328, 716, 820. Updated a few vocab links. 2013-09-24: Added "ESL Podcast 139 - Job Layoffs". Added more descriptions for other podcasts. Fixed link For "English at Work" Introduction.
We have a couple of classes on Workplace Problems, mostly about people problems and difficult people at work: bad bosses, bullies, gossip, demanding bosses, harassment, losing your job in a bad economy etc.
Here are some useful ESL podcasts you can listen to about these kinds of problems in office life: conversations, stories and advice.
Update 2017-01-08: Updated ESL Pod links to Lizhi.fm. Updated Monkeysee resume link. Added English Café 306.
Update 2016-03-11: Removed VideoJug links. Added Monkeysee - Job search. Fixed Jobsearch.about.com. Update 2015-10-02: Fixed About.com video link. Update 2013-11-28: Added British Council - Advice on Writing CVs podcast.
In our course on Job Hunting, there is a class on writing impressive CVs / résumés.
For more on meaning, usage & pronuciation of CV and résumé, see these articles of mine:
Here are some useful videos and podcasts about this issue.
Videos
These links will take you to many videos about CVs & résumés, on video websites which are not blocked in China, and which usually have transcripts (sometimes already shown on the same page as the video, or sometimes you have to press a button that says "Transcript"). The links for Howcast and About.com have videos about many job hunting topics but you can easily see which ones are about CVs and résumés.
UPDATE: VideoJug used to have great job hunting videos on their own website and it was possible to watch them in China. But they made some changes to their website recently, and now their job hunting videos are only available on YouTube (which is blocked in China) at YouTube - VideoJug. For now I've removed the VideoJug links (if you have VPN, you can try searching their YouTube channel for "job hunting", "CV", "resume" etc). I'll see if I can find alternative links. Sorry.
Podcasts
The British Council's Learn English site has many useful articles for ESL students, completely free.
ESL Pod is a site for ESL podcasts, usually conversations that are spoken slowly, then an explanation of the words and ideas in the conversation, then the conversation repeated at normal native-speaker speed.
Monster.co.uk is a jobs website with a lot of advice on careers, job search and CVs. |
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