First step, listen to this presentation and answer the following questions.

1. What are the names of the two presenters?
2. How many things did they mention in the first tip? What are they?
3. What does it mean “inside and out”? Use this same expression in a sentence of your own.
4. What is a success story from the presenter’s point of view? Plan one to share with your classmates.
5. Why do you need to plan some questions to ask the employer?
6. Find a synonym for the word “tailor” in this presentation.
7. What did he mean by “what is the position calls for” and “position yourself”? Plan and give related examples.
8. What was the presenter’s advice at he end of his clip?
9. Share any addition tip(s) that you have learnt from this presentation. 

1. 
Jeff and Mike

2. 
They put together a list of  top five favorites,the capacities five tips you'll be well on your way to getting a job offer from your next interview.

Tip number one is that you really need to research the company in the position carefully.

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It's important to know exactly what they do who their competitors are in any current events related to the company. take some time to study their website make sure you also know the job description inside and out.

It means to know the background of the company and the details of position you want to apply. To know the details from the description , and to prepare all the details about associates about this position related it.

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Our second tip is that you need to practice. it's important that you prepare perfect answers to some of the most commonly asked and toughest interview questions: how do you do that?well, hang on to the into the video and we'll show you exactly how.

Tip number three is that we need to prepare a few success stories that you can reference during the interview what was a success story is from your past worker personal life that highlights an achievement and reflects what your strikes.

5.Tip number four is a very important one, you always need to prepare some questions to ask the interviewer. why? because it shows that you're prepares knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the job, not to mention the fact that allow you to learn as much as possible about the company and the position you're interviewing for.

Our final tip is the most important tip on this list.

Tip number five says that you need to tailor your entire interview to the company you're interviewing with you see.

6.Find a synonym for the word “tailor” in this presentation.

adapt or adjust

7.What did he mean by “what is the position calls for” and 

“position yourself”? Plan and give related examples.

“what is the position calls for” means "what is the position looks for or searches for"


"position yourself"means "customize or adjust yourself"


8. What was the presenter’s advice at he end of his 

clip?

Most people walk into the interview room with nowhere near enough knowledge is exactly what the company organization is looking for.

you need to find out beforehand exactly what the position calls for an employee.

As well as exactly what makes up the company's perfect candidate?

Once you have this information you can position yourself as they're perfect candidate by giving tailored interview answers, as we always say it's not about you it's about them.

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In today’s economy, more and more workers are being laid off and relying on the employment insurance program. Today we’re featuring the history of Canada’s Employment Insurance program. When did it start? Why did it start? What’s it like today?

The Employment Insurance program was launched in response to severe economic conditions during the Great Depression. The Depression lasted from 1929 right up until the Second World War in 1939. During that time, millions of Canadians were out of work. With no government aid, families were forced to rely on whatever community aid was available. Many Canadians lost their homes, and many more were unable to provide for their families.

There was a lot of discussion about the pros and cons of an unemployment insurance program (as it was then called). People who were in favour of unemployment insurance said it would give families enough income to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads. But others felt that such a program would encourage people to stay unemployed.

Despite the debate, the Unemployment Insurance Act came into effect in 1941. In 1971, the program expanded, and began to cover maternity and sickness benefits. In 1996, the program changed its name to Employment Insurance. Today, EI places an emphasis on skills training. The program encourages laid-off workers who receive benefits to attend training programs before re-entering the workforce.

Employment Insurance operates like any insurance program: workers pay into a fund, and can apply for benefits under certain conditions. Workers most commonly receive benefits when they are laid off. However, they can also receive benefits when caring for a newborn or newly adopted child (maternity, parental and adoption benefits), when suffering from a long-term illness (sickness benefits), or when caring for a family member who is seriously ill (compassionate care benefits). Not all workers are eligible for benefits. Eligibility depends on how long workers have been employed and what type of work they have been doing.

 Adapted from information on www.hrsdc.gc.ca

 Task 1:

1.  Highlight the information you think you need to take notes on.
2. Compare and discuss with a partner.
3. Take notes on the key information.
4. Use your notes to write one paragraph summary of the text.

top centre and support details

summary:

1.The 1st paragraph main idea:To talk about the history of EI.

2.The 2nd paragraph main idea: To introduce the background of EI, and the needs of EI.

3.The 3rd paragraph main idea:Discussion about the pros and cons,advantages and disadvantages.

4.The 4th paragraph main idea:To talk about the establishment,evolvement and usage of EI. 

5.The 5th paragraph main idea:The specific contents of EI and who have eligibilty to apply for it.

Edit the following passage; underline all the errors in it. Then write down the correct form.

Jaime has been applying for full–time jobs for several months, the last week he  is receivinged a call from the Human Resources director atof a computer software company the last week. Tthe HR director asked Jaime,  if he could he fly to Chicago for a job interview; the company is will offering to pay for Jaimes’ plane ticket to Chicago. so that he will not had to paidpay for it himself. Jamie haves agreed towith come for interview.

Since then , Jaime has been busy collecteding informations about the company. He also went to go shopping for a new suite, .Jaime and his wife hasve been rehearseing answers to possible interview questions, so that Jaime will be good and ready his best. Jaime iswas being nervous about the interview;, but he has been looking forward to work   at a new place.

Jaime has prepared a lot of questions before his interview starts last week;. his wife has been helping him a lot until he feelsfelt completely comfortable with all the questions.

Writing Coherent Paragraphs

Fill in the blanks below with the appropriate transitions.

Such as	Further	Finally
First	In particular	For example	Specifically
In short	But

Cancer is one of the leading causes of premature death in Canada, …But………there are several ways we can reduce our risk of developing it. ……First………, we can eat better. …For example…Specifically……, we can eat foods that are high in fibre and low in saturated fat, ……Such as……black beans and whole grain breads……Further…………, we can be more active…SpecificallyFor example…, we can exercise for at least 30 minutes a day……Finally………., we can avoid smoking or being exposed to second-hand smoke……In addition …….. , we can get screened for the types of cancer common to our gender…In particular…… , women can have mammograms to screen for breast cancer, while men can have PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests to screen for prostate cancer……In short……… , by taking steps to reduce the risk of developing cancer, we can live longer, healthier lives
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Writing Assessment – Task #1

In 300-400 words, write a formal letter to a work supervisor to request a leave of absence 

Dear Jasiminka: 

I am Angela Yuan Mei, who is the International Language Mandarin Simplified Program Instructor of Grade 1-3 on Day 2 of Ryerson Community Public School. I'm writing to ask for absence from  March 21th to April 20th because I have to go back to China.

Last mid-night, my father has got heart attack in China.. He was sent to hospital by ambulance. He is rescued in ICU now. My mom and my sister have been contacting me intimately.  They asked for me that I must be ready for going back to China whenever necessary and demand.

I have known my father's situation is so worse from the Chinese specialist through the video device online. He said their specialists group are trying their best to figure out the effective way to rescue his life. 

Now I feel very sad and worried for my father. I have to ask for absence if you considered. Would you please respond me asap? I really appreciate for your consideration! Thanks a lot!

 God bless you!

your faithfully

Angela