Level 6 – Lesson 3

Careers

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Lesson 3: Careers
Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Use vocabulary related to careers, job offers, and business abbreviations effectively.

• Describe a wide range of emotions, responsibilities, and abilities in relation to

actions or activities.

• Reinforce their understanding of career-related vocabulary and the grammatical structure of

adjectives + prepositions + gerunds.

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SECTION 1: Vocabulary

Careers: The pursuit of a profession or occupation over a period of time.

Example: “She has had a successful career in medicine.”

Professional: A person engaged in a profession or occupation.

Example: “He is a well-respected professional in the field of finance.”

Occupation: A job or profession.

Example: “Teaching is a fulfilling occupation for many.”

Career Paths: The route or sequence of jobs that a person follows in their career.

Example: “She followed a career path from junior analyst to senior manager.”

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Career Choices: The decision-making process regarding the profession or
job one wants to pursue.

Example: “Choosing between a career in engineering or business was a difficult decision for
him.”

Career Decision: The act of choosing a specific career path or job.

Example: “Making a career decision involves considering one’s interests, skills, and job
market trends.”

Job Market: The availability of employment and the demand for workers.

Example: “The job market for software developers is currently very strong.”

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Career Changing: The process of moving from one career or profession to another.

Example: “After 10 years in marketing, he decided to pursue a career change into teaching.”

Career Transition: The process of changing from one career to another.

Example: “Career transition services can help individuals navigate the change from one
industry to another.”

Job Offer: An invitation to join a company or organization in a specific role, usually made after a
successful interview process.

Example: “She received a job offer from a major tech company.”

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Offer Letter: A formal letter outlining the terms of employment, including salary
and job responsibilities.
Example: “The offer letter detailed the benefits and start date of her new position.”
Negotiation: The process of discussing terms of employment or salary.
Example: “He negotiated a higher salary before accepting the job offer.”

Business Abbreviations - Shortened forms of business terms and titles:

CEO (Chief Executive Officer): The highest-ranking executive in a company.
Example: “The CEO announced the company’s new strategic plan.”
CFO (Chief Financial Officer): The executive responsible for managing the company’s finances.
Example: “The CFO presented the quarterly financial report to the board.”
HR (Human Resources): The department responsible for managing employee relations and resources.
Example: “HR is handling the recruitment process for the new roles.”

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R&D (Research and Development): The department responsible for innovating
and improving products or services.

Example: “The R&D team is working on the next generation of software.”

CTO (Chief Technology Officer): The executive responsible for overseeing the technological direction and
strategy of a company.

Example: “The CTO is leading the development of our new software platform.”

VP (Vice President): An executive position in a company that usually oversees a specific department or
division and reports to the president or CEO.

Example: “The VP of Sales is responsible for developing strategies to increase revenue.”

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SECTION 2: Language

Talking about career changing:

• How did you get into----------? (engineering – marketing …. Etc.)

• What are you good at?

• I’m good at analysis and working with details.

• What are you interested in?

• I’m interested in marketing.

• What are your plans?

• How did you end up doing that?
• Why did you change careers?

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What are the most important factors to consider in a job offer?

• professional growth

• working with experts.

• starting salary.

• opportunities for advancement

• the position of an organization in its industry

• long-term prospects

• solid leadership

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 SECTION 3: Grammar - Adj. + Preposition + Gerund

Responsible for + gerund: Being in charge of or accountable for a particular action or task.
Example: She is responsible for organizing the event.
(Organizing is the gerund that indicates what she is in charge of doing.)

Used to + gerund: Being accustomed to something; indicates a habit or routine that has become
familiar.
Example: He is used to working late at night.
(Working is the gerund that describes a habit he has adapted to.)

Interested in + gerund: Having a curiosity or enthusiasm for a particular activity.

Example: She is interested in learning new languages.
(Learning is the gerund that shows what she finds intriguing.)

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Tired of + gerund: Feeling weary or bored by something that has been done repeatedly.

Example: They are tired of waiting for the bus every day.

(Waiting is the gerund that shows what they are bored or frustrated by.)

Nervous about + gerund: Feeling anxious or uneasy about a particular action.

Example: He is nervous about giving his presentation.

(Giving is the gerund that indicates the action making him anxious.)

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Capable of + gerund: Having the ability, skill, or potential to perform an action.
Example: She is capable of solving complex problems.
(Solving is the gerund that indicates what she has the ability to do.)

Worry about + gerund: Feeling concerned or anxious about a particular action or outcome.
Example: They worry about missing their flight.
(Missing is the gerund that shows the action they are concerned about.)

Happy about + gerund: Feeling pleased or satisfied with a particular action or outcome.
Example: She is happy about winning the competition.
(Winning is the gerund that indicates what she is pleased about.)

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Good at + gerund: Being skilled or proficient in a particular activity.

Example: He is good at playing the guitar.

(Playing is the gerund that shows his proficiency.)

Concerned about + gerund: Feeling worried or uneasy about a particular action or situation.

Example: They are concerned about not finishing the project on time.

(Not finishing is the gerund phrase that shows what they are worried about.)

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SECTION 4: Activities and Exercises

Exercise 1: Match the adjectives to the correct prepositions and gerund phrases.

• interested • for

• responsible • with

• good • in

• focused • on

• successful • at

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Exercise 2: Role Play

• In pairs, role-play a scenario where one person is an HR manager and the other is a job

candidate.

HR Manager: “We are excited about ………….. you for the position.”

Job Candidate: “I am really interested ………….. your team.”

HR Manager: “Are you good ………….. challenging situations?”

Job Candidate: “Yes, I am confident ………….. difficult tasks.”

HR Manager: “You will be responsible ………….. the project’s progress.”

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Exercise 3: Complete the dialogues using the correct adjective + preposition + gerund form.

• A: “I’m so ………….. (excited) ………….. this new role!”

B: “I know, it’s going to be a great experience.”

• A: “Are you ………….. (responsible) ………….. the team’s progress reports?”

B: “Yes, I am responsible for updating them every week.”

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• A: “He is ………….. (good) ………….. presenting complex ideas.”

B: “Absolutely, his presentations are always very clear.”

• A: “I’m ………….. (interested) ………….. learning more about career advancement

strategies.”

B: “That’s a great idea. There are many resources available.”

• A: “She is ………….. (worried) ………….. missing the project deadline.”

B: “Let’s make sure we stay on track to avoid any delays.”

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Exercise 4: Choose the correct adjective + preposition + gerund form for each sentence.

1 She is very good ………….. designing user interfaces.

A at
B in
C with
D on

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2 They are excited ………….. launching the new product line.
A in
B with
C about
D for

3 He is responsible ………….. handling customer complaints.

A for
B at
C with
D on

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