Job Hunting
Updated: Sep 24
Job Hunting
I. Look at the actions in the box below. Write each action under the correct stage of the job hunting process.
Word Bank:
Send a thank-you note or email - Provide references - Proofread and format your resume and cover letter - search job posting sites - Know your route to the interview site - accept the job offer - Translate documents - Research the company website - Arrive at least 15 minutes early - apply for the job - Look your best - Smile with confidence - Let people know you’re looking for a job - Look for “Now Hiring” signs - Ask relevant questions about the company - make eye contact - have a firm handshake.
Stage 1: Searching for a Job. Actions you take while looking for open positions.
Ex. Let people know you’re looking for a job
Stage 2: Applying for an Opportunity Actions you take when you find a job opening you like.
Ex. Provide references.
Stage 3: Preparing & Attending the Interview. Actions you take before and during the interview.
Ex. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Stage 4: Following Up After the Interview. Actions you take after the interview is complete.
Ex. Accept the job offer.
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II. Match each vocabulary term or phrase with its correct meaning.
Term:
1. Networking
2. Their mission, products, and services
3. Ensure you know how to get to the interview site
4. Dressing appropriately for the workplace
5. Negotiate terms once an offer is extended
Meaning:
A. What a company cares about, sells, and provides.
B. Letting people know you are looking for a job.
C. Discussing salary, hours, or start date after an offer is made.
D. Looking your best for an interview.
E. Planning your route so you arrive on time.
III. Match the action (verb) with the correct ending phrase.
Action:
1. Check
2. Search
3. Apply
4. Have
5. Ask
6. Send
Ending phrase:
A. a firm handshake when greeting the interviewer.
B. a brief thank-you note or email within 24 hours.
C. company websites.
D. online job boards.
E. online, by email, or in person.
F. thoughtful questions about the role and company culture.
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Vocabulary: Strong Workplace Collocations & Action Verbs
Activity 1: Professional Collocations (Verb + Noun Pairs)
In Canadian workplace English, certain verbs naturally pair with specific job search nouns. Match the verbs on the left with the correct noun phrases on the right.
Verb | Letter | Noun Phrase |
1. Submit | _____ | A. professional connections / your network |
2. Expand | _____ | B. a strong first impression |
3. Tailor | _____ | C. an application / a cover letter |
4. Make | _____ | D. your resume to the job posting |
5. Follow up | _____ | E. on a job application after one week |
Activity 2: Job Hunting Phrasal Verbs in Context
Fill in the blanks using the correct phrasal verb from the box below. Change the verb tense if necessary.
Phrasal verbs: fill out | look into | stand out | follow up | turn down
After submitting your resume online, it is a good idea to _______________ with the hiring manager after a week.
Make sure you _______________ the company's background before your interview.
Highlighting your key skills on your resume will help you _______________ from other applicants.
Please _______________ this job application form completely before submitting it.
She had to _______________ the job offer because the commute was too long.
Activity 3: Word Families (Noun vs. Verb Forms)
Recognize how job search words change form in reading, writing, and speaking.
Base Verb | Noun (Action / Concept) | Noun (Person) | Example Sentence |
Apply | Application | Applicant | Submit your application online. |
Interview | Interview | Interviewer / Interviewee | The interviewer asked great questions. |
Refer | Referral | Reference | Can you provide three professional references? |
Employ | Employment | Employer / Employee | My previous employer was a local retail sore. |
Choose the correct word form (noun, verb, or person) to complete each sentence.
I sent my ____________ (apply / application) yesterday.
The ____________ (interview / interviewer) was very friendly and welcoming.
My previous ____________ (employer / employment) called to give me a great recommendation.
She asked if she could use me as a professional ____________ (refer / reference).
After two weeks, he finally received an offer of ____________ (employ / employment).
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Speaking:
Class Discussion & Role-Play. Group Discussion Questions
Networking: Why is letting friends, family, and former colleagues know you are looking for work often more effective than applying online alone?
Interview Body Language: In Canadian workplace culture, what do eye contact and a firm handshake communicate to an employer? Are these common in your home culture?
First Impressions: Why is arriving 15 minutes early important, and what should you do if you are running late due to unexpected traffic?
Writing:
Send a short 3-sentence thank-you email using the template below:
Subject: Thank You – [Your Name] – [Job Title] Application
Dear [Interviewer Name],
Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the [Job Title] position. I enjoyed learning more about [Company Name] and am very interested in this opportunity. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
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