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This process paragraph outlines the steps to find the perfect job. First, job seekers should prepare their CVs to impress employers. Next, they should use the internet as a fast way to find jobs by posting CVs online and searching job boards. Finally, job hunters should stay connected with recruiters in person or through their network to learn about vacancies and increase their chances of getting desired positions.

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Process Paragraph Writing

This process paragraph outlines the steps to find the perfect job. First, job seekers should prepare their CVs to impress employers. Next, they should use the internet as a fast way to find jobs by posting CVs online and searching job boards. Finally, job hunters should stay connected with recruiters in person or through their network to learn about vacancies and increase their chances of getting desired positions.

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Process paragraph writing

• Process OR How-to paragraphs give steps or procedures on how to do something.


• Examples of process paragraph topics :
How to kick a bad habit
Making English cake ( or any dish)
Preparing oneself to a journey
Steps for leading a healthy life
Tips for holding a perfect party
Preparing yourself for an interview/ an exam
• Process paragraphs include a topic sentence that introduce the controlling idea clearly.
E.g. *If you want to quit smoking, you have to consider these steps.( Topic + controlling idea)
*Follow these procedures if you think about starting a business. ( Controlling idea+ topic )
Process paragraph writing
• When you start writing the supporting sentences ( the body ), make use of :

1- Sequence adverbs / connectors (time-order words) such as First, Second, Third,


Next, Then……….

2- Modals+base / infinitives / imperatives


E.g. First, you have to break up with all your friends who smoke. ( Modal+ base)
OR
The first step is to break up with all smokers. ( infinitive)
Or
Firstly, break up with all relatives and friends who smoke. ( Imperative)
Process paragraph writing
• Each step in the process paragraph can be followed by a supporting
sentence ( reason , explanation, definition, surprising facts or numbers
….etc)
E.g. First, you have to break up with all your friends who smoke. This step makes you
less motivated to smoke ,for smoking is partly an action of imitating others. The second
step is to find useful ways to spend your free time. Spending your free time usefully and
creatively will give you no time to think of cigarettes. ………..etc
Process paragraph writing
• The paragraph ends with a concluding sentence that restates / paraphrases the topic
sentence.
E.g. All in all ,following the previous steps will make the process of quitting
smoking much easier and lead you to healthier body and cleaner lungs.

Note: With the exception of ‘Then’ , when time-order words are used as adverbs at the
beginning of the sentences , use the comma after all of them.
First(ly), boil a liter of water.
Next, put some tea in the pot.
Then add a spoon of sugar.
Finally, pour the boiling water and stir the mixture.
Modals
In process paragraphs , different modals can be used to express variety of meanings,
specially in the body of the paragraph.

Should / had better ( advisability) E.g. First, you should organize your time.
Must / have to ( necessity ) E.g. You must apply for the visa.
Can ( ability & possibility ) E.g. you can also see a nutritionist.
Must not ( prohibition) E.g. You must not use your camera.
Do/ does not have to ( lack of necessity) E.g. You do not have to bring your passport.

*Note that all modals must be followed by the base form of the verb regardless of the tense.
* Do not use contractions in academic writing. E.g. You shouldn’t consume a lot of
carbohydrates. Use the full negative form ( should not)
Finding the Perfect Job (Sample outline)
 

Hook: Graduates in particular are usually concerned about finding the proper job of their dreams that fulfills their goals and matches with their college degrees.

Topic Sentence: Both grads and post-grads can access to the job market if they consider these steps.

Supporting Detail(step1): First, they should prepare their CVs.

Facts, details, examples, and explanations: A CV with impressive experience and educational qualifications will find a shorter way to managers and employers.

Therefore, job seekers should work the hardest to attend as many courses and workshops as they can so as to have greater chance of getting the desired position.

Supporting Detail (step2): Next, Internet ought to be the best and fastest job finder.

Facts, details, examples, and explanations:

Internet can be used in job seeking in various ways; for example, job seekers can send their CVs to job search websites. Thus, their data becomes available online

and can be accessible to a large segment of companies and career centers. Also, applicants can search for a job through institutions' websites (job boards) directly .

Supporting Detail ( step3): The following step is to keep in touch with recruiters in person or through your network of friends and colleagues.

Facts, details, examples, and explanations: Sometimes, job hunters can reach the position of their like faster if they contact with employers face to face when there are

vacancies. They will be more privileged if they have the required qualifications needed for the job.
Concluding Sentence: In conclusion, finding the right job is a long and hard journey with many obstacles, but one would overcome them with determination and patience.
Finding the Perfect Job
 

Graduates in particular are usually concerned about finding the proper job of their dreams that fulfills their goals and matches

with their college degrees . Both grads and post-grads can access to the job market if they consider these steps . First, they should

prepare their CVs. A CV with impressive experience and educational qualifications will find a shorter way to managers and

employers. Therefore, job seekers should work the hardest to attend as many courses and workshops as they can so as to have

greater chance of getting the desired position. Next, Internet ought to be the best and fastest job finder. Internet can be used in job

seeking in various ways; for example, job seekers can send their CVs to job search websites. Thus, their data becomes available online

and can be accessible to a large segment of companies and career centers. Also, applicants can search for a job through institutions'

websites (job boards) directly. The following step is to keep in touch with recruiters in person or through your network of friends

and colleagues. Sometimes, job hunters can reach the position of their like faster if they contact with employers face to face when

there are vacancies. They will be more privileged if they have the required qualifications needed for the job . In conclusion, finding

the right job is a long and hard journey with many obstacles, but one would overcome them with determination and patience.

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