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Task 1 - Interpret Job Advertisements
Advertisements for jobs (employment) can be found in different places. Newspapers provide one place where jobs are advertised. In South ustralia, " he dvertiser", on aturday, provides a comprehensive Careers Lift out. On other days a smaller section appears.
" he Weekend ustralian", provides a national emphasis for job advertisements.
Complete the following:
Question 1. Look through the newspapers supplied in the class room. Locate the employment pages.
Question 2. Locate and read some job advertisements which target the Information Technology field.
Question 3. Cut out three advertisement which describe different types of employment within the Information Technology field.
Question 4. Complete the table below with information from each job advertisement.
Question 5. Glue your three advertisements to another page.
Question 6. Using these same three advertisements fill out the job description table.
Question 7. Choose one of the job advertisements, perhaps the one you find most interesting.
Question 8. For this advertisement you are to write a letter of application. As this is an opportunity to understand what an employer wants and investigate a career further, you can assume that you have skills and abilities that you may not have accomplished yet.
Question 9. You may use a computer but you can only use font: Arial or Times New Roman, font size: 10-12 with single line space. Do not use bold font.
Question 10. Analyse the text of the advertisement and clarify any jargon and hidden meanings within the advertisement.
Interpret and apply for job advertisements
Question 1. What could be the hidden meaning of ‘You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job'?
Question 2. What could be the hidden meaning of ‘Excellent weekly pay and fast track career growth for the right people'?
Question 3. Explain the following terms:
• A minimum amount of experience
• Essential versus preferable
• Outgoing and highly motivated candidate required
• Computer literacy
• Good track record
A minimum amount of experience:
Essential versus preferable:
Outgoing and highly motivated candidate required:
Computer literacy:
Good track record:
Question 4. Why is it important to Read the advertisement thoroughly?
Question 5. What does it mean to ‘Target Your Documents'?