Job ads and applications

Job ads and applications

How do you find your dream job?

Poll

What is the most effective way to find a job, in your opinion?

• Asking family and friends if they know about a job

• Searching for jobs on LinkedIn or other websites

• Contacting companies you are interested in working for

• Getting an internship = on the job training

• Go to a career fair (this is an event where you can submit your CV to many companies)

Multiple Choice

Select the job advertisement!

Job advertisement = job ad. What details are included in a job ad?

• Name of the company and job title

• What qualifications are needed

• What skills and experience are needed

• Job location and working hours

• Salary and benefits

Open Ended

Find a job advertised by Bapco on their website (Bapco Careers). Write one job title and the posting date here!

Multiple Choice

You find an interesting job you want to apply for. You already created a CV. What do you need to do next?

• Write an e-mail to apply and attach your CV

• Call the company

• Visit the company and offer to pay BHD 100,- if they give you the job

• Ask your best friend to call the company to tell them you are the best candidate for the job

Multiple Select

You are writing an e-mail to apply for this job. Select the sentences you should include in your e-mail!

• I do not like museums; I think they are boring.

• I speak French and Arabic.

• I am free from Tuesday until Saturday every week.

• I am free on Sundays.

• I would like to work in the museum shop because I enjoy meeting customers.

You will see details from job ads. What could you write in your application?

EXAMPLE: 'We are hiring Arabic speakers.' - "I speak Arabic fluently."

Open Ended

'You need to speak and write well in English to succeed in this role.'

Open Ended

'We are looking for someone that knows a lot about health and safety.'

Open Ended

'Our company is looking for someone to work different shifts (morning, afternoon and night).'

Open Ended

'We need someone who is a hard worker and takes the job seriously.'

You will see 6 job ads. Choose one, and write an e-mail to apply! Explain in the e-mail why you would be a good candidate for the job.

Teams - Assignments (Note: it is also an option to find a real job ad and write an application for that. Write 50-100 words.)