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Lesson 15 Work
I start your career by doing an
internship (a temporary, low-level job) to gain experience. Depending on the company, the internship
could lead to an opportunity to get an entry-level job
experience) at the same company.
Although you might be earning minimum wage (the minimum salary required by law), if you do
excellent work and are a good team player (you cooperate well with your co-workers) you could get a
promotion (get an increase in responsibility) or get a raise (get an increase in salary) hopefully both!
J be fired/dismissed (lose your job).
I r there to be periods of time when you have a heavy workload (a lot of work) and need to
work overtime (work extra hours). But if you have a very demanding job (an intense job with lots of
responsibilities) ht be time to quit your job (leave your
job voluntarily) and look for another one.
N get a job with a more competitive salary (salary that is

higher than average) and generous benefits (extra benefits like health insurance, discounts, a company
car, etc). I well-paid and rewarding job in your field, it might be time for a career
change.
The typical way of applying for a job is to read the job ads in the newspaper or online, then send your
resume to the company with a cover letter. The company will then interview the candidates it feels are
most qualified, based on the job description.
Sometimes job seekers (people looking for a job) need to take a menial job (job requiring a very low
level of skill) in order to earn a living (get enough money to survive) between jobs. But if
a great job offer should come your way sooner or later maybe even for your dream
job (a job that would be perfect for you)!
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Lesson 15 Quiz
Complete the blanks in this conversation between two managers looking to hire a journalist:
applied description interview

between dismissed living
candidates dream minimum
competitive entry-level offer
demanding generous overtime
internship rewarding
Melissa: Hi Terry, let's go over the list of people who have _____________ for the job.
Terry: Sure. There's Bob, who's fresh out of college and says this would be his "___________ job."
Melissa: Although I admire his enthusiasm, this isn't an _____________ 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 ____________. Unfortunately, she mentions in her cover letter that she's not willing to work
_____________ because she has two small kids at home.
Melissa: Hmm... this is a rather _____________ 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 ______________ jobs. He makes it clear in his
cover letter that he expects a ______________ salary and ______________ 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 _____________ for sexual harassment
of a co-worker.
Melissa: Oh... that's not ideal. Do we have any other __________________?
Terry: None who are particularly qualified - there's a marketing consultant looking for a ___________
change, and a few people who apparently didn't read the job _____________ and sent us generic
letters.
Melissa: Maybe we could __________ Dana the job, and if it's too much work for her to handle, we
could have Bob do an _______________ to help her out. We could only afford to pay him ____________
wage, but he might find the experience ______________.
Terry: OK ______________ both of them next week.
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Lesson 16 Business
I go into business for yourself. You can set up a
company (establish a company) in an industry that interests you do
market research (investigate the market)
I operate at a loss (the business is losing money) for the first couple of
years before they start to break even . If
tough competition and your start- gain market share (secure a significant number
of customers), then your business runs the risk of going bankrupt (or going under) losing all its money
and having to shut down. But if the amount of money coming into the company from sales is greater
than the amount spent on expenses, then you are making a profit.
As your business grows, you can hire/take on staff/employees. Another possibility is to make a deal
(make an agreement) with other companies to do business together in this case, representatives from
both companies will sign a contract (put your name on a contract)
and responsibilities.
W launch a new product, customer service

(help for the customers). Otherwise, your customers will take their business elsewhere
buying from a rival company (a company that is your competitor) instead of from yours.
I run a business (manage a business), but with a combination of luck, skill, and hard work,
your business just might take off (become popular/successful). One way to describe a period of time of
major growth and success is to say that
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Lesson 16 Quiz
Circle the correct words to complete this auto-biography of a successful entrepreneur:
Growing up, I always knew that my father expected me to gain / make / run the family farming business
someday - but I really wanted to break in / set up / take on my own company. Plus, my dad was terrible
at managing his finances, and his business was constantly on the verge of going bankrupt / dead /
exhausted.
I didn't want to be a conflict / rival / loss to my parents' company, so I opened a small supermarket in a
neighboring town and hired / signed / drew two employees. We made a deal / share / promise with my
father, agreeing that he would be our primary supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. Despite the tough
competition / contest / opposition in the sector, our little store managed to break equal / even / level
its first year in operation.
Our market contract / profit / research showed that there was a big demand for organic food in the
area, so we began offering primarily organic products and raised our prices. Some of our customers ran
/ took / went their business elsewhere, but others came from miles away due to our reputation for
excellent products and friendly customer attendance / kindness / service.
Last fall, we drove / hired / launched our own line of organic fruit juices, and that's when things really
started to break up / make out / take off. We opened up a café next door to the supermarket, and
business is blasting / booming / exploding.
With the budget / profit / output we're making, we can now invest in expansion and open a branch in
another city. We're even doing / making / taking business internationally - I'm about to sign a contract /
product / staff with an organic coffee supplier from South America.
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N get a job with a more competitive salary (salary that is

applied description interview

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

Terry: OK ______________ both of them next week.

W launch a new product, customer service

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