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Currently there are 149 Hard Rock Cafés in 53 countries around the world. One of these cafés is located in Scotland's capital, Edinburgh. Pretend that you have just been seated at one of the tables, are ready for a meal, and your waiter comes up to you. He is very friendly and asks where you come from. It is fairly quiet in the cafe right now, so he spends a few minutes telling you about himself and his background, Edinburgh Hard Rock Café and Scottish culture.
Choose ONE of the tasks below. You are going to write a text and present it in class. You should hand in both the written text and the PPT.
Career videos for all trades. Source: Center for Occupational Employment Information, New Jersey USA
Networking is the activity where you build relationships with people who may be in position to help you achieve your goals.
You have completed a successful interview and have landed your first job abroad, but you are not yet ready to travel. There are several formalities which have to be completed first.
If you have traveled abroad before, what documents did you have to have with you?
The interview is a natural follow-up to your application, if it is of interest to the recruiter. It is a conversation with one or more decision-makers in the company who will try to discover whether you are the person who is best suited for the job. There are as many kinds of interviews as there are persons, but there are certain DOs and DON'Ts that one may benefit greatly from following.
When looking for a job, it is important to present yourself as advantageously as possible. What aspects of yourself do you feel are the most important for a future employer?
Pre -reading: Watch the trailer of the movie, Outsourced, and discuss the situation in which the main character finds himself. Do you think this is typical for someone going to work in a foreign country?
