4th English class

Hello everybody, are you fine? 

In 4th English class read the article. Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

READING

1)The article is about words that describe 

a)people and jobs /

b) companies and working conditions.

2)It lists words that people use when

a) they  lie

b)He  has no  real meaning.

3) The article gives useful advice for 

a) job interviews /

b) writing your CV.

4) Read the article. Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?

1) Linlkedln lists about 332 million jobs.

2) Most employers think that being creative

and responsible are special skills.

3) The most useful words explain things you

have done.

4) Words that appear often In job ads also appear

often in personal descriptions.

5)When a company advertises for a rock star or

a super  hero, it shows that it Is a bit unusual.

6) The article advises us to use unusual words when

we describe ourselves.

Using words that communicate

About 332 million people all over the world use Linkedin, a professional networkingsite. People use it

to post descriptions of themselves, with details of their jobs and experience, and companies use to find new employee. Every  year, the Linkedin publishes a list of the most words that people use to describe  themselves .One recent list include the words website some of the answers: achieved, improved, managed, created, volunteered, increased, decreased and ideas .

What’s the difference between these words and the Linkedin list? They all can easily be used to describe achievements: I improved our sales results, I managed ten employees: I created a website. 

Why do people who are looking for work choose creative, experienced and so on in the first place? One reason may be that job advertisements often contain these words. The magazine Management Today says that creative is one of the top ten words in job adverts, together with communication skills. Many of the top-ten job advert words are on Linkedln’s list. But Management Today also reports that several new, unexpected words are appearing in job ads. Job adverts from UK companies have recently included the words guru, ninja, rock star and superhero as descriptions of the sort of worker they want to employ. Of course they don’t really want to hire a ninja or a rock star - they’re probably trying to send the message that, as an employer, they’re different. 

Does this mean you should describe yourself as an accounting rock star or  a super hero manager? Probably not. Remember, the words that seem fresh and interesting today are probably the next big fashion, so you should probably avoid using them. Instead, find words that clearly  and correctly  explain your skill and experience

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